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Multifamily and Commercial Buildings | Downtown Development | Neighborhood-Specific Design Guidelines

Design Review Guidelines for Multifamily and Commercial Buildings


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A-1: Responding to Site Characteristics
The siting of buildings should respond to specific site conditions and opportunities such as non-rectangular lots, location on prominent intersections, unusual topography, significant vegetataion and views or other natural features.


Explanations and Examples
Site charcteristics to consider in project design include:

Topography

  • Reflect, rather than obscure, natural topography. For instance, buildings should be designed to "step up" hillsides to accomodate significant changes in elevation.
  • Where neighboring buildings have responded to similar topographic conditions in their sites in a consistent and positive way, consider similar treatment for the new structure.
  • Designing the building in relation to topography may help to reduce the visibility of parking garages.

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Last Updated: July 15, 2005