Intensification Area Urban Design Guidelines - City of Barrie

39 Urban Design Guidelines for Barrie’s Intensification Areas - DRAFT
3.2.2 Boulevard Design
The boulevard refers to the area of the street between the
front property line or building face, and the edge of the
curb. Well designed boulevards are important throughout
the Intensification Areas to accommodate the significant
increase in pedestrian traffic associated with intensification,
while ensuring streets that are pedestrian-supportive.
The individual components of the boulevard include:
Street Furniture and Landscape Zone: The Street Furniture
and Landscape Zone should be located directly between the
sidewalk and vehicle traffic. The zone contains landscaped
areas with site furnishings, and infrastructure facilities such
as benches, bicycle locks, transit shelters, and utilities.
Sidewalk: Dedicated to the movement of pedestrians, the
sidewalk can be a multi-use trail or a pedestrian clear path.
Sidewalks should be located adjacent to building frontages
or the property line, or following a transition zone where
present. The sidewalk should remain clear of obstructions,
horizontally and vertically, at all times.
Transition Zone: Located between the sidewalk and the
building or property line, this zone provides a dedicated area
for window shopping, spill-out retail, building entrances,
street furniture and signage.
Streetscape Design Elements
front property line
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Transition
Zone
Patios
Signage
Landscaping
Barrier Free
Public Art
Bus Shelters
Sidewalk
Barrier Free
Boulevard Elements
Street
Furniture and
Landscape
Zone
Street Trees
Landscaping
Site Furnishings
Drainage
Public Art
Bus Shelters
On-Street
Parking Lane
Cycling
Lane
The illustrati on above depicts those roadway and boule
Figure 20: Boulevard Components