Commercial Development Principles

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Quality shopping areas provide a variety of convenient parking choices consistent with the scale of the development, the location and the type of stores. Parking is divided into smaller components to the rear or side of the buildings, and landscaping and sidewalks provide for easy and safe pedestrian movements. A quality place allows flexible parking arrangements such as on-street parking and shared parking to minimize an over supply of parking.

Principles in Action

Parking lots at the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri, are typically located at the rear of buildings and have facades consistent with the surrounding architecture. On-street parking provides additional options while making the Plaza's streets more pedestrian-friendly.

A variety of parking choices in Winter Park, Florida, offer convenience to automobiles and pedestrians alike.

 

 

Quality Principles

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Neighborhoods
Commercial
Mixed Use
Scale
Durability
Walkability

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Transportation
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Creating Quality Places

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