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Street Frontage with Grade Change <br /> MANAGING SLOPING SITES TO ALLOW <br /> FOR A COMFORTABLE PUBLIC REALM <br /> In a Downtown setting,where many buildings have zero ,,., j�,r.•. r^ , <br /> lot setbacks,it can be challenging to resolve long building _ '> > ._ <br /> facades and ground floor access without having a adverse It % 1 ■i' lj <br /> affect on the sidewalk and public realm.To encourage a i T - <br /> positive outcome on a site with grade change,it is important to: I l i { fT <br /> II. I <br /> �` - . floor' ::J M .:' TaimFll000r rto <br /> • Carefully understand the site grading during the early 'm__- . , . <br /> conceptual phases of design. _ ..' ' Ill 1 ' II f(I I i �► l ia. bma corner <br /> building entry <br /> • Work with the grade rather than against it.Use terraces to - ' -' <br /> help create useable space and mediate grade changes.. <br /> • Carefully consider loading and parking entry locations. _- LI s <br /> • Consider resolving the grade inside the first floor of the a <br /> building with ramps and stairs.Allow for taller volumes in z <br /> public spaces on the ground floor. o <br /> • Recess front entries to mitigate running slope grade `- to <br /> - <br /> challenges for ADA accessibility. 0 <br /> What to avoid:resolving grade change by splitting <br /> sidewalk to the detriment of the public realm ,`\ <br /> p 0,. ir <br /> �' ` ramps and stairs in in tenor lobby•- ,,, space to resolve change mrgrade.& <br /> Utilize 1 c entry <br /> oirg <br /> I Iti 3 ;' 1 , <br /> ' <br /> .'`` _ _ . _ - -- Exterior entrance remains lush with <br /> - _ .' - _ sidewalk <br /> -, - •, Built Form&Design Standards no <br />