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What is considered an
appropriate walking
distance?
Generally speaking, a
quarter-mile is considered an
appropriate walking distance
for an area like downtown.
What do we mean by infill
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Infill development is the
process of developing vacant
or under-used parcels within
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as Amherst Street or Main
Street that are already largely
developed. Infill development
can help revitalize vacant
lots, boost economic activity,
and often utilizes existing
infrastructure and facilities.
Careful design attention
should be placed to ensure
that infill development
complements the character of
the existing neighborhood or
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Recommendation 2
Timeframe: Near-term/ongoing
Evaluate opportunities for
developing protected bicycle
lanes on Main Street to increase
safety and accessibility for all
ages and abilities.
» Place trees or planted buffer
depending on available space,
between street and bike lane
* Consider Public-Private
partnership for planter
maintenance
- Place parallel parking
segments as a buffer along
appropriately identified
sections
* Provide bike parking
throughout Downtown,
collaborating with businesses
and private institutions and
utilizing curb bump-outs on
Main St
Recommendation 3
Timeframe: Mid-term
Reposition Main Street as
destination with consideration for
green infrastructure development
and improvement.
- Add more trees on the
sidewalk. Narrow long
continuous multi-tree pits
under permeable pavement
* Consider including
underground green
infrastructure for stormwater
infiltration during streetscape
improvements work
Recommendation 4
Timeframe: Near-term
Consider parking alternatives
- Limit parallel parking along
Main Street on key locations
where there are quick pick
up places and no need
for sidewalk expansion to
accommodate seating areas
- Direct public to parallel parking
along perpendicular streets
and parking garages or parking
lots within an appropriate
walking distance from Main St
Recommendation 5
Timeframe: Mid-term
Encourage quality infill
development in vacant or prime
redevelopment parcels that is
consistent with the area and
offers opportunities for increased
amenities and economic
development
