1.2.4 Urban Context
These are areas with high density development, mixed land uses and prominent destinations, potential for some on-street parking and sidewalks, high levels of pedestrian and bike activity, and mixed building setbacks as shown in
. This is an active zone, with signage, driveways, and entries competing for attention. The design must create navigable and safe corridors for pedestrians and cyclists, while maintaining sight lines and minimizing driver distractions:
- Use plant material massing to control sequences of views and to screen undesirable views; and
- Forms may be used to reduce noise and light spill from roadways.
Figure 1-5: Urban Context