master plan update - City of Boca Raton
master plan update - City of Boca Raton
master plan update - City of Boca Raton
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Mizner BoulevardBoulevardSIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTSThe pedestrian environment can beimproved through a combination <strong>of</strong>public improvements and enhanceddesign guidelines for private developmentthat include expanding sidewalkdimensions, improving the placement <strong>of</strong>landscape materials, and creating pedestrianopen spaces. Key locations include:Portions <strong>of</strong> Palmetto Park Road, FederalHighway, NE and NW Second Streetand Camino Real west <strong>of</strong> Federal Highway.Just as vehicles require particulardesign elements to be in place for safeand comfortable use, pedestrians requirefunctional elements such as adequatespace to move (side-by-side, in oppositedirection, around open doors, etc.) andbuffers from moving traffic (landscapingor parked cars). Palm trees are appropriateclose to the curb to define the streetand create a barrier from moving traffic.Shade trees with foliage beginning 7’-0”above ground level are essential in thisclimate. Both are required.Dixie HighwayNW Second StreetSidewalk improvements on various streetsFederal HighwayNE NE First Avenue AvenueEast Palmetto Park Road12' 8' 6' 8' 6' 6' 5' 5' 6'Type A - Residential Type B - Residential Type D - Residential20' 6'20' 6'10' 6'Type A - Commercial Type B - Commercial Type D- Commercial31