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CHAPTER 6
<br /> Il c wrl iu The planning concept summarized in Chapter 4 identifies key retail oriented
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<br /> 7 l`ic ; " tiatl. Retail Streets, Connector Streets, and Gateway Streets (Figure 75). Section 5a
<br /> �l'ai�" 'f� 'r �, > " "r describes special objectives and standards for the Retail Streets and Connector
<br /> " ¢i+y'�` i4f5w, Streets (Figure 75). The special emphasis put on these informal street
<br /> It�e''44 s v '---� N4; classifications greatly influence the individual street design recommendations
<br /> IAS, „ .i4 '',t�+� �"` , "4i' and priorities described in Action L-2e.
<br /> �' �q d '� *I". `t�: The Retail Streets are those where pedestrian-oriented businesses are expected
<br /> 404,4*1 " l + ; to locate. The recommended zoning code provisions require that ground floors
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<br /> "' '`''` along Retail Streets be occupied by pedestrian-oriented non-residential uses,
<br /> Figure 72. The improved Colby
<br /> Avenue illustrates the pedestrian life and the design standards direct new buildings to include "transparent" ground
<br /> envisioned for Retail Streets. floor facades, weather protection, and other pedestrian amenities. Therefore, the
<br /> street design recommendations in this chapter are directed toward improving
<br /> te4, pedestrian conditions.
<br /> y °°„.'M' Connector Streets are so designated because they connect key districts and
<br /> ." 4't a,� 3 X14;, attractions in downtown. Downtown Everett already possesses many of the
<br /> �' '4 4'f:t tea ` t,, . features and attractions that make a downtown successful. By improving
<br /> �0e .9 Connector Streets, the City can make these assets more accessible and visible.
<br /> 144:44.10i :_, � j Gateway Streets are those arterials by which people generally enter downtown.
<br /> , « r,�tio>*'� /, ,z. 1a,,h They tend to be highly visible and carry relatively high traffic volumes. Visual
<br /> Figure 73. Connector Streets link improvements, such as street trees and signage, are often the most important
<br /> key downtown attractions. improvements, although some Gateway Streets—including Rucker Avenue and
<br /> Broadway—also are important for pedestrian circulation.
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