26-08 Resolution Approving and Adopting the Downtown 2045 Plan

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Alley & Mid-block Connections ACTIVATION OPPORTUNITY , Attr,li'.. or, ;�; fir' �' �� . .... . _�" el Alleys and pedestrian mid-block connections are useful tools „�t :,, ,. ; =of f for enhancing the wanderability of the City.When possible,try "'"'_' A , . to preserve alleys that provide useful routes for pedestrians . , ; . and make them fee safe and comfortable by using plantings, !' ; (!� - �( ' 4 ,r y�x murals,lights,fixtures and special paving materials. . . { LI ? Add windows and balconies to buildings with sides along alleys ..4 1 •.._r _ — i •'' 'r ". r' ' to add life and eyes on the public realm.Townhouses and �` _ ti townhouse-like frontage could face alleys to create mews and —, - I 2y . pedestrian oriented,mid-block conditions.New larger mixed- _ r a :e. , y use developments can bridge these connections.but preserve 7 the pedestrian connectivity at the street level. -• New construction can preserve access to air and light while preserving mid-block Townhouses facing a pedestrian mews with entry stoops and landscape beds create a connections.Water features,landscaping,string tights and a restaurant activate this space desirable address for these for-sate townhouses in New York City :� i lE 1. - M', 11_ api, �,;;, '4414, hft '.t it. t b? � I . _ i--0, : i -7---I ,t • .f - !�nii r r Restaurant seating.and connections to Important buildings Plantings.seating.well designed fixtures.attractive signage. High quality paving materials delineate between the vehicle turned this alleyway into a pedestrian only connection and high quality paving materials make this alley a place tone and the pedestrian zones.Newer buildings have Mixed-use alley with high quality paving.well lit retail storefronts,seating.and art people feel comfortable gathering windows.awnings.and entrances fronting the alley built fu In',6 DvJri 5t.. ,f.i<1s 11,,