Chapter 4
Design Approach Design Goals The goal laid out at the start of this design was to invent a new model to replace the current design of the strip plaza. This model would consider the needs for which strip plazas were originally designed and incorporate other programs that add to the experience and give back to the community. The ideas inherent in the New Urbanism movement will serve as a base for this model. The condi on that will serve as the diering factor in the development of this model will be its interac on with the suburban neighborhood and the city’s arterial road. One issue for considera on is dealing with the arterial road. This road is heavily traveled as it is the primary means of circula on throughout the city. Although the road is only 4 lanes of travel, at most intersec ons along the site it expands to 6 to 7 lanes that a pedestrian must cross. Sidewalks along the street are also not friendly to the pedestrian as they provide li le protec on from the arterial road. The model design will explore strategies to provide a streetscape that is pedestrian friendly.
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