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- 1. Respect and extend the existing traditional town
grid
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The extension of the existing city grid is
key to creating a new urban environment that is an extension of
the existing downtown to create one cohesive complex. This
also allows better integration of the existing historic fabric.
The traditional street grid promotes improved traffic circulation by
creating additional points of access to the main arterials
adjacent to the development. It also creates
pedestrian-friendly street networks which directly connect local
destinations and can potentially reduce the number of vehicular
trips.
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- 2. Creation of public spaces and civic
identity
- Create and place public spaces within the development that
becomes the focus of building orientation and neighborhood
activity. Provide public spaces that will present
opportunities for interaction, events and promote pedestrian
comfort.
"Civic buildings and public gathering places
require important sites to reinforce community identity and the
culture of democracy." --Andres Duany, Planner
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- 3. Building
placement
- The building placement is subservient to the street grid.
Buildings are used to define and focus the public spaces and
integrate the existing main street buildings.
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- 4. Architecture
- The existing architectural context of Hudson is a layering of
styles built up over more than a century. Representative
styles include Federal, Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Italianate
and Victorian Era styles. This mix should be reflected in
the new streetscapes and in the exterior materials and
details. This approach will provide visual interest to the
pedestrian user.
Greatest priority will be given to respect the building
placement, scale and proportion, fenestration patterns and
materials of the existing architectural context. Arcades,
porches and balconies are encouraged, and entries shall face the
street.
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- 5. Site Architecture
- All streetscape elements shall be compatible with the historic
nature and style of the development as well as each other.
These elements include street lamps, traffic signals, traffic and
street signage, bollards, planters, trash receptacles and
seating. These elements should be extended to the existing
historic Main Street to bridge the old and new development.
New public spaces have been created, and locations for new public
art are to be provided.
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- Building signage guidelines and a
covenant will be produced for the new development. this will
expand upon the existing signage ordinance.
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- 6. Parking
- The parking fields are set up to be hidden and to the rear of
the buildings to the largest extent possible. Building
services will be hidden and screened in these areas as well.
A mix of on-street parking is provided to help create street
activity and to provide a pedestrian buffer between moving cars
and the sidewalk.
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- A small two story parking deck will be
required to meet the new parking demand. This will be
shielded by buildings as much as possible.
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