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Built Form & Design ------- ___ <br /> , <br /> MID BLOCK CONNECTIONS <br /> , <br /> Standards RETAIL INCENTIVE ZONE , <br /> RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT OVERLAY I` <br /> HISTORIC&EXISTING FOCAL POINTS -� <br /> A Regulating plan to guide future 111 FUTURE FOCAL POINTS a`a <br /> , <br /> development in Downtown f <br /> Lk <br /> As South Bend continues to evolve,it is crucial to guide the wdyWBSr . 6 aAonst <br /> built environment and ensure that new developments have a <br /> positive impact on the public realm.These design standards �' •y <br /> offer guidance on best practices for Downtown. mu <br /> I/ •- I" --. ■Lasalle Ave <br /> Retail Incentive Zone }' j m <br /> • Retail uses along Michigan Street should be incentivized ■ t; i <br /> a <br /> Colfax Ave , v <br /> in these locations to create an active retail destination o <br /> Downtown 0 I_ '� ', Q <br /> Washington St.__. , _ 0 a i tl <br /> Residential District Overlay _ I m.� i w <br /> ■ {t a o <br /> • Allow smaller tot sizes within this zone to encourage a i, ~� 1 m 2 _' <br /> c • m v f� j'�` Jefferson Blvd m <br /> variety of housing types downtown � q __ / .` ct <br /> • Provide flexibility on front yard setbacks to allow for a ~y"' ■ 1J`�L. w St `'•� <br /> variety of street frontage conditions for residential units \� <br /> Mid-Block Connections western Ave - • f <br /> • Important connections through the middle of blocks should I i e ro <br /> if <br /> i I i <br /> be enhanced to improve the wanderability of downtown i .':# :» Monroe St - <br /> • Existing alleyways should be preserved and designated I "'1 Y, J <br /> :._I _ <br /> for use as a pedestrian way,access for back-of-house - <br /> moinu ' - <br /> operations,or a combination of both. <br /> Mil <br /> Focal Points ■ el CI <br /> • Preserve important views to enhance place-making I 113. iz <br /> opportunities N m <br /> • Loading docks,trash enclosures and parking access should <br /> be located away from significant corners and views. <br /> Sample St <br /> Built Form 8 Design Standards too <br />