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CORRIDORS
Corridors are the linear commercial and office developments typically along Urban (Mixed-Use) Corridors reflect these additional characteristics:
collector or arterial roadways. They include properties directly fronting on the road 1. Consistency with adopted corridor plans.
and may include properties having primary access to or in immediate proximity to
the road. The character and function of the road and the uses within a corridor are 2. Cross easements are provided for vehicular and pedestrian access.
highly correlated. 3. They meet the existing need and convenience of the surrounding community.

Defining characteristics of strong, attractive, and functional corridors include: 4. Visual clutter and confusion caused by sign proliferation is minimized while
maintaining safe and efficient wayfinding for both pedestrians and vehicles.
• Recognition of the relationship between road speed and development 5. Landscaping, sidewalks, lighting, fencing, and building features are located so as
character: wider and faster roads reinforce the feasibility of auto-oriented to guide pedestrian movement on or through the site. On-site and on-building
development and decrease the likelihood of pedestrian friendly development. lighting at entrances and along walkways is maintained at safe lighting levels.
As road speed increases, accessibility often decreases, resulting in fewer
supportable access points (per mile), larger lots, bigger buildings and the need High Frequency Transit Service Corridors reflect these additional
for more on-site circulation. characteristics:
• Development along smaller corridors is matched by smaller buildings and 1. These corridors are suitable for lower required off-street parking requirements.
smaller or no setbacks to the right-of-way, offering greater engagement with 2. They accommodate higher development densities with convenient access to
pedestrian traffic. transit stops.
• Depth, as measured from the roadway, correlates with the intensity and activity 3. They are suitable for personal service business, day care, and family support
of land uses along the corridor, with greater depth provided where needed to services.
accommodate larger structures, vehicular parking areas and circulation, and to
transition to lesser intensity uses that abut the corridor. 4. Employment generating and institutional uses are encouraged where
• Consistent building setbacks emphasize the “enclosure” of the public realm well-served by public transportation.
created between face-to-face buildings across the public way.
• Shared access between uses minimizes the isolation of individual buildings and Reinvestment Corridors reflect these additional characteristics:
sites to accommodate both pedestrian and vehicular cross access and reduce 1. Consistency with adopted corridor plans.
the number of access points along the corridor. 2. Uses that support or provide access to employment are prioritized.
• Building massing provides continuity and compatibility with adjacent and 3. Existing buildings are adapted for reuse.
nearby buildings.
• Site landscaping contributes to the corridor character. 4. Neighborhood support services are accommodated.
• Site lighting contributes to site safety and attractiveness without spilling onto 5. Specific deficiencies, such as lack of access to healthy food, health services, and
social services are eliminated.
adjacent property.
6. Barriers to reinvestment are reduced.
7. Displacement is avoided for creative and activity-producing uses such as artist
studios, work/live spaces, and galleries.

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