Intensification Area Urban Design Guidelines - City of Barrie

2.4.2 Priority Directions
The following priority directions will guide all new development
within the Intensification Areas.
• Intensification should be achieved by built form that is
compatible with the scale of adjacent properties, where
such development is of good quality and is part of the
City’s desirable building fabric.
• Where underutilized blocks exceed 100 metres in depth
and 250 metres in length, consider opportunities to
subdivide these blocks into more manageable, walkable
land parcels.
• In the Mixed-Use Main Street areas, Taller buildings above
8-storeys may be appropriate on sites where lot size, setbacks,
step-backs and building transitions can be made
to respect the neighbouring properties. Taller building
sites are anticipated adjacent to the waterfront where
existing tall buildings are located, and at primary street
intersections (subject to additional studies to ensure
minimal shadowing, and disruption to views to Kempenfelt
Bay).
• In the Intensification Areas, proposed mid-rise buildings
are considered to be 4 to 8-storeys in height (a reduction
from the existing 10-storey allowance).
• An expanded public transit system will act as a catalyst
for growth and contribute to the City’s vitality.
• A diversity of built form and land uses will improve public
safety, and the vitality of business and development in the
Intensification Areas.
• Mixed-use development, including retail, employment
and residential uses, promote opportunities for live-work
relationships, minimizing reliance on the automobile.
• Consider opportunities to integrate open space in the
form of parks, civic spaces, or semi-private open space
within longer redevelopments.
Please refer to the following sections for area-specific priority
directions.
Mixed-use streetscape is active and pedestrian friendly.
DRAFT
High-quality public realm creates a comfortable and active pedestrian
environment.
Corner building with additional height above the mixed-use podium.
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