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The Heart of Downtown • Retail Core along Michigan Street
<br /> 1. SIDEWALK & STOREFRONT
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<br /> 'lit 7 • Improved signage for businesses that is colorful,clear and
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<br /> _ b"i7, �.; , '� Li / yA ( ' engaging for pedestrians(including identity wall signs.
<br /> lit • +r 3 "' • ' (, "' • canopy signs,awning signs,and projecting blade signs).
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<br /> „,,��Ni�H luui �I�i��l , \\ • Diversity in storefront design,awnings,and shade devices.
<br /> ' ---•,,, - l7 j.. li rl,•/ • Transparent windows with active uses on the interior.
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<br /> { ��I� ! II ft, 'ai �IL I ;,� , ., /��qJ� Outdoor dining,benches,and planters to activate the
<br /> I ,t/ 'I ii �- �� ry V . .. J' '_ space immediately outside of storefronts. .,
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<br /> Jr ., ;e �� I ,�� R►. � ,�" • Moving street trees and plantings into curb bump-outs to
<br /> e .. ..41"I��.oi .^t//� �.,-; prevent obstructions within the walking path.
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<br /> - 1 ( -- I •Breaking retail spaces up into r -' k
<br /> ,{ I --++F� it smaller spaces that match alkar
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<br /> Potential improvements may include additional signage.added diversity m storm ont/awning design,open outdoor dining.transparent windows,and tree wells in curb bump-outs to clear events - i
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