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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

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