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Office
Office uses provide employment opportunities for TOD residents and for commuters from outside of the TOD area. Businesses with a high number of jobs per hectare, such as medical and dental offices, corporate headquarters, public agencies, financial, real estate, insurance, design, technology and engineering uses, are ideally located in the station hub. These types of businesses require high visibility and brand exposure to succeed. They may be either single-use buildings or occupy upper floors above ground-floor retail or commercial uses. Office uses are most successful when located: • • •
On prominent high-traffic streets Adjacent to other office uses On medium to large parcels
Figure 67: Station Hub Office District
Low-intensity uses such as manufacturing, warehousing or other similar industrial uses are not appropriate within the Station Hub. Housing
High-density housing development is appropriate within the station hub. Housing within the hub should have active ground-floor design. Public Plaza
In downtown or centre TOD locations, where there is typically little existing open space, a public plaza should be located adjacent to the station where it can serve as a gathering space, a venue for markets or festivals, and as an overflow area for transit patrons during peak travel periods or event surges. Park & Ride
The greatest hindrance in the creation of a successful station hub is often the parking facility provided for commuters who arrive by car. Park & ride facilities located adjacent to the station severely degrade the station environment. Whenever possible, park & ride facilities should be prohibited. However,
Figure 68: Station Plaza