Intensification Area Urban Design Guidelines - City of Barrie
Intensification Area Urban Design Guidelines - City of Barrie
Intensification Area Urban Design Guidelines - City of Barrie
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xiv <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Guidelines</strong> for <strong>Barrie</strong>’s <strong>Intensification</strong> <strong>Area</strong>s - DRAFT<br />
Mixed-use Building Refers to multiple types <strong>of</strong> uses within<br />
a building or set <strong>of</strong> buildings. This may<br />
include a combination <strong>of</strong> residential,<br />
employment, retail, institutional, or<br />
other land uses. In Downtown areas,<br />
retail at grade with residential above<br />
is recommended. Outside <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Downtown, retail at grade with <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
space above may be more appropriate.<br />
Pedestrian-<br />
Supportive<br />
Pedestrian<br />
Perception Zone<br />
Private Realm<br />
An environment designed to make<br />
pedestrian movement safe, attractive<br />
and comfortable for all ages and<br />
abilities; considerations include<br />
separation <strong>of</strong> pedestrian and auto<br />
circulation, street furniture, clear<br />
signage, safety, visibility, shade,<br />
lighting, materials, trees, boulevard<br />
width, intersection treatment, curb<br />
cuts, ramps and landscaping.<br />
The upper floors <strong>of</strong> a building’s<br />
front façade that are pushed back<br />
from the building base to lessen the<br />
perception <strong>of</strong> excessive building<br />
height.<br />
Refers to any space that is owned<br />
by an individual. Private space<br />
that is used by the public (i.e.<br />
building courtyards, plazas, etc. is<br />
considered semi-private space.<br />
front property line<br />
RESIDENTIAL<br />
front property line<br />
REAR PROPERTY LINE<br />
OFFICE<br />
RETAIL<br />
DRAFT<br />
rear angular plane<br />
PRIVATE REALM<br />
RESIDENTIAL<br />
FRONT PROPERTY LINE<br />
45°<br />
rear property line