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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19 <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Guidelines</strong> for <strong>Barrie</strong>’s <strong>Intensification</strong> <strong>Area</strong>s - DRAFT<br />
2.4 Vision and Guiding<br />
Principles<br />
The objective <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Guidelines</strong> is to provide a<br />
framework for review <strong>of</strong> development applications within the<br />
<strong>Intensification</strong> <strong>Area</strong>s that results in a high standard <strong>of</strong> urban<br />
design, and supports the vision <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong>’s residents and<br />
stakeholders.<br />
2.4.1 Vision for the <strong>Intensification</strong> <strong>Area</strong>s<br />
The Vision Statement described in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Barrie</strong><br />
<strong>Intensification</strong> Strategy (2009) is,<br />
“The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Barrie</strong> will encourage new development in the<br />
higher density categories in appropriate areas throughout the<br />
Municipality while continuing to support the integrity <strong>of</strong> stable<br />
neighbourhoods. It is anticipated that the majority <strong>of</strong> residential<br />
and employment intensification will occur within the <strong>City</strong>’s<br />
<strong>Urban</strong> Growth Centre with additional intensification occurring in<br />
appropriate nodes and corridors. Higher density uses will be <strong>of</strong> a<br />
higher quality design and will encourage a mix <strong>of</strong> uses.”<br />
Building on this Vision Statement, and in consultation with<br />
the community, the following describes the vision/goal for the<br />
<strong>Intensification</strong> <strong>Area</strong>s:<br />
New development within the <strong>Intensification</strong> <strong>Area</strong>s should result in pedestrian-supportive streets.<br />
New development and revitalization<br />
within the <strong>Intensification</strong> <strong>Area</strong>s will<br />
result in active, pedestrian-supportive<br />
streets that are compatible with, and<br />
enhance, adjacent land uses. Mixed-<br />
Use and Residential Avenues, Mixed-<br />
Use Main Streets and Established<br />
Neighbourhood Streets will be<br />
characterized by wide boulevards,<br />
abundant landscaping, large, mature<br />
street trees, public art, and active atgrade<br />
uses.<br />
DRAFT