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