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The Heart of Downtown • The Town Square
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<br /> It is important for the buildings fronting the new Town Square �0 ilk - • ?d ` • /_— i , jf ,T✓ '�6
<br /> to have active ground floor uses that engage the public realm. ab fff A t,�?�' �,/ 1/2 i� ,,' `i�
<br /> The 1st Source Center sits to the north of the Town Square, _`�+ L Ll P' , eV i ,.� I `!
<br /> with an uninviting split-level sidewalk and dark glazing. a1i ',� ` " ; Y�rj;�;f jl
<br /> Currently,the uses in the 1st Source Center must be accessed J� A ., ti,t 1 f� �+ �o/ /.'., ,f - �`'--- ` w"f
<br /> through the interior atrium. j R1 r \ f , ' , 1 w rty�I _ c I 1
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<br /> The ground floor space west of the entry on E Washington Vi i w Cl. i 4, r•). `�.. .. , ; i!''
<br /> Street could be reconfigured to open directly to the exterior • '�) f / 7#rf- ~ i,yr ' .: le IM �I
<br /> of the building.If a restaurant or similar use was located in this ( ■ y/ � y;,7 r„ rJ ✓,�i d• i i l� I I
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<br /> space.outdoor dining could be located on the existing terrace, Y_ h ! t I , _ F ky . ��i,I ��
<br /> with additional steps and access to the street instead of the 1_� •h e AP i�11. L I ' �:• �"�r` Pk 04e0 I ?
<br /> retaining wall.In partnership with the South Bend Museum 'r •;� `l�l- tl� t� bra , 1.r0-' 1" f y,
<br /> of Art,the 1st Source Center incorporate an art theme,which �'1'
<br /> would add to the unique character of the Town Square, '"— i, r 31i v ` r. 44: -. ,s
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<br /> How To:Make •Public spaces should feel T:t ` �� !
<br /> •• Places Safe& welcoming to all ages.races. . --
<br /> Comfortable and abilities.Lighting design.
<br /> amenities.and programming r. 'ems 9
<br /> for All shouldrp use diversep !'Iifw�''I11'''��'Mj� '��1 hi :aw l
<br /> •Well-activated.well used groups to use public spaces. 1 P1 !
<br /> Downtowns feel safe. p �
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<br /> •to people should be aces, I 1 iht r U q I ;= _1. s 1 i t. ` ",
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<br /> by active uses,and well-lit
<br /> •Include year-round activation l
<br /> and programming that is i , 1, :141 _,i It , i® t t..' a."
<br /> family-friendly a r � J ^- �i W_ II
<br /> •Design and program for the i O ' � L jiriyoungest and oldest citizens. )•W `e
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<br /> The existing retaining wall is a barrier to an active ground floor use in the Century Center There existing budding is in an opportune The upper level sidewalk on the western
<br /> location to have ground level uses that side of the block across from Gridiron
<br /> relate to the new Gridiron Square Square is a dead wall without entrances
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