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Design Review Guidelines for Multifamily and Commercial Buildings

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Guideline D-8: Treatment of Alleys
The design of alley entrances should enhance the pedestrian street front.


Explanation and Examples
Providing activity and visibility at the entrances to alleys increases safety and visibility.

Alleys:

  • Activate alley entrances and enhance the street front by extending street front fenestration into the alley one window bay.
  • Chamfer building corners to improve visibility and safety for pedestrians and vehicles.
  • Add effective lighting to enhance visibility and safety.

 
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Last Updated: February 5, 2007