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Revitalization of Commercial Corridors

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Revitalization of Commercial Corridors

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    1. Revitalization of Commercial Corridors

    2. History of Commercial Corridors Existed throughout history Previously centered around streetcar lines New zoning regulations resulted in commercial corridors zoned exclusively commercial

    3. History of Commercial Corridors Sprawl brought commercial corridors to suburbs after WWII Rise of car use and decline of public transportation made commercial corridors attractive Variety of alternatives causing commercial corridors to fail

    4. Reasons for Failure Traffic congestion Lack of character Attractive alternatives to commercial corridors

    5. Traffic Congestion Role of thoroughfare causes traffic conflicts Car-oriented design of commercial corridors Pedestrian safety also an issue

    6. Lack of Character Small building sizes lead to limited options Parking lot in front Sprawl contributing to more commercial corridors

    7. Attractive Alternatives to Commercial Corridors Town Centers Downtowns Internet

    8. Improving Commercial Corridors Improving Highway Design Improve Character Improve Pedestrian Environment Changes in land use and zoning

    9. Improving Highway Design Separate through traffic from local traffic Modify left turn accessibility Reduce curb cuts

    10. Improve Character Similar theme, but diverse building types and lots Arches, gateways, and architectural features at beginning of commercial corridor Addition of cultural and recreational uses

    11. Increase Density Increased density at important intersections Placement of well-known retail stores Use of TODs

    12. Pedestrian Environment Wider sidewalks Trees and landscaping Signs and visual enhancements to increasing pedestrian safety

    13. Pedestrian Environment Addition of attractive streetlights, benches, and colonnades Ledges, fountains, and benches provide areas of rest and social interaction

    14. Areas between Nodes Low density uses that do not cause traffic Neighborhood-serving uses Character and design should reflect adjacent communities

    15. Commercial Corridors in the Bay Area San Pablo Avenue Mission Boulevard El Camino Real

    16. El Camino Real From Daly City to Santa Clara Also known as State 82; maintained by Caltrans Serve as main street for many cities along the Peninsula

    17. Issues El Camino Real controlled by CalTrans Lack of amenities in the pedestrian environment Irregular and inefficient lot sizes Lack of character and attractive nodes

    18. Improvements to El Camino Real Remove parking spaces on El Camino Real Better transit service Nodes to attract businesses and shoppers

    19. Improvements to El Camino Real Improve pedestrian environment Change zoning Assist business owners to either improve store or relocate

    20. Conclusion Improvements need to be done to important commercial corridors Benefit to city, businesses, commuters, and residents Follow up: observe changes at El Camino Real

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