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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 — .,,i.;-_ "'!!'!"��*'t.� <br /> tot setbacks,it can be challenging to resolve long building ,it __ t i 1 . <br /> facades and ground floor access without having a adverse t . t' ■i i l <br /> affect on the sidewalk and public realm.To encourage a r 1 T second <br /> positive outcome on a site with grade change,it is important to: I ', i { 11 �}f [I- fili: f1oOr � <br /> • Carefully understand the site grading during the early — i ff <br /> a Soot h Taller eight oor at <br /> conceptualphases of design. «g entry P 9 C <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. a <br /> • Consider resolving the grade inside the first floor of the • 4 <br /> building with ramps and stairs.Allow for taller volumes in <br /> public spaces on the ground floor. <br /> • Recess front entries to mitigate running slope grade '! <br /> challenges for ADA accessibility. • + v _ <br /> What to avoid: resolving grade change by splitting �; <br /> sidewalk to the detriment of the public realm ,tt r;i\ stab Break40 <br /> ;- i <br /> : :< : <br /> � f ,! i1 <br /> `. entry space toUtilize ramps and stye airs change in 'iorgrade lobby& <br /> Ail"'.'- . - 4". ` <br /> t <br /> - ! �-; <br /> Exterior entrance remains flush with <br /> sidewalk <br /> DOWNTOV.N e1.,TfI BEND o.ts nt AN ! •AGOUTI-f rsE ND.,NrflcNA I MARCH zpz6 Built Form 8 Design Standards 110 <br />