GOAL: Encourage pedestrian movement throughout the Tampa Central Business District.
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Provide a link between the various activity centers in the downtown by creating a system of attractive ground level pedestrian connections by: |
- Protecting the integrity of the existing street grid by discouraging connections that promote a continuous level of retail above
grade. This is not meant to discourage tenant serving retail on any level of a building).
- Protecting the integrity of the existing street grid by discouraging the vacation of existing rights-of-way and discouraging the development of air rights above these rights-of-way.
- Coordinating pedestrian pathways and/or alleys between buildings where appropriate.
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New building designs shall promote pedestrian movement by considering greater setbacks at corners for larger buildings and major pedestrian corridors so as to allow large numbers of pedestrians to circulate comfortably. |
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Pathways and connectors shall be designed with the special needs of the
handicapped in mind. |
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Provide pedestrian access to and along the waterfront to encourage pedestrian linkages by considering designs along the Waterfront that allow the pedestrian to "walk through" the structure to gain access to the waterfront when public access is not available immediately adjacent to the site. |
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Develop strategies and designs that will protect and accommodate the pedestrian by: |
- Considering designs that create a pedestrian walking zone separate from automobile traffic by curbs bollards, planters, landscaping and other street furniture, and sidewalk widths of a sufficient dimension.
- Placing street fixtures at the curb side opposite major pedestrian exits so as to create a protective barrier from the traffic.
- Providing awnings and canopies.
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Develop strategies and designs that will protect and accommodate the pedestrian by: |
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Provide pedestrian amenities such as landscaping, high quality materials and workmanship, fountains, outdoor cafes, lighting, seating, and other pedestrian oriented elements according to the Streetscape Plan and Standards. |
- Consider designs that will complement the elements of the streetscape plan to create a coordinated appearance with public spaces located inside the property line.
- Consider the use of decorative banners, public art, kiosks, Fountains, and other design features to create a special and unique pedestrian atmosphere.
- Consider the use of special light fixtures, paving patterns, and landscape features, etc. to emphasize important streets.
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Require detailed Streetscape Design drawings as a component of Design Review (components that make up the street right-of-way environment: paving patterns and materials, lighting, landscaping, planters, fixtures and furniture, etc.) |
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