Problems and Opportunities

State Street 2000

Madison, Wisconsin

Problems & Opportunities
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Signage & Wayfinding
Outdoor Lighting
Transportation
Sidewalks - General
Paving
Trees
Furnishings
Public Art
Special Places
Intersections & Cross Streets 1
Intersections & Cross Streets 2
Utilities
Unique Character Qualities of State Street

Problems Opportunities

     Signage & Wayfinding

1 District lacks definition and sense of boundary from adjacent streets. Create a sense of gateways or entry into the district from key intersections and through a pattern language/visual vocabulary; identify adjacent neighborhoods.

2 Street hierarchy not apparent at State Street intersections. Clearly mark State Street at intersections; strengthen diagonal character of State Street; consider lighting building facades.

3 Vehicular circulation through and around district feels labyrinthine. Strengthen wayfinding and signage to clearly mark key district destinations; improve wayfinding and signage for bikes and buses.

4 Lack of clear direction to/from parking ramps. Enhance parking identification signage.

5 No information about history of State Street and its downtown context is present. Include graphics to display history and culture; improve district maps; develop ways to provide changeable information.

     Outdoor Lighting

1 High maintenance and cost of incandescent bulbs (approx. 20 staff hours/month). Retain high quality ambience and color rendition of lighting with minimum maintenance; organic quality of existing glitter lights should be replicated with newer fixtures.

2 Distinction between street lighting and storefront lighting is lacking. Distinguish street lighting from storefront/sidewalk zone through better footcandle and color control.

3 Footcandle levels are too low on sidestreets and in specific areas along State Street. Utilize two systems for high quality ambience, and lower cost security lighting after midnight; improve pedestrian scale lighting on side streets.

4 Consider new pedestrian fixtures that enhance storefront displays.

     Transportation

1 Dangerous conflicts exist between high volume of bikers and buses/service vehicles, particularly at intersections. Control bus and vehicular pull-off zones, allowing safer passage by bikers. Consider new curb alignments and sidewalk widths at intersections.

2 Buses stack up in long lines, concentrating noise, visual barriers, air pollution. Tighten control of bus schedules to alleviate stacking.

3 Unregulated service vehicles park along curbs, impacting ambience, traffic flow, safety. Control, regulate and enforce times when service vehicles are allowed on State Street, if at all.

4 Buses travel too fast. Enforce speed limits. Consider speed bumps. Consider mid-block pedestrian crosings.

5 The majority of city buses flow through the district. Re-route some buses to reduce volume and congestion on State Street. Consider adding a trolley with embedded tracks.

6 Buses are too large. Consider removal of large city buses in lieu of smaller loop buses/trams which would reduce pollutants and noise.

7 Service vehicles are too large, and include tractor trailers. Restrict and enforce the size of service vehicles; consider banning trucks, allowing vans instead.

8 Parking by service vehicles straddling curbs stains curbs with drippings. Restrict/enforce service vehicle on and off-street parking areas.

9 Vehicles dominate some intersections, forcing long waits by pedestrians. Re-time traffic signalization times to favor pedestrians, bikers and buses on State Street; extend pedestrian walk phase.

     Sidewalks - General

1 Outdoor dining is negatively affected by service vehicles and long lines of buses. Accentuate/create buffer between roadway and sidewalk. This would further encourage curbside dining, supporting disabled access adjacent to storefronts.

2 Curb line zone contains all trees, furniture, bike racks, etc. creating visual clutter. Consolidat/streamline elements to minimize visual clutter.

3 Fixed furniture, planters, and shelters restrict outdoor activities/dining opportunities & snow removal operations. Consider moveable furnishings, or bolt down furnishings that can be easily relocated, providing flexibility for alternative uses and increased storage for interim snow removal operations.

     Paving

1 Streets Standard concrete lacking aesthetic appeal. Consider repaving street with low maintenance, more appealing material/pattern/color. Consider special paving in pedestrian crosswalks.

2 Street curbs Standard concrete, chipping in many places due to snow plows Consider more durable, low maintenance material such as granite; alternatively, consider "no-curb" design.

3 Sidewalks Existing concrete with aggregate finish is difficult to replace/repair to match existing. Consider durable, low maintenance precast or unit paver alternatives that can mask wear and tear (chewing gum in particular) using non-grout joints and a dry-laid system.

4 Sidewalks Brick pavers are being replaced with cast in place concrete due to mortar deterioration Avoid paving systems requiring mortared joints.

     Trees

1 Many honeylocusts are poorly pruned (in some cases to provide greater visibility of storefronts) Improve pruning practices; consider alternative trees with high arching growth habits; consider use of alternative trees and elms (New Harmony, Valley Forge) which are proven resistent to Dutch Elm disease.

2 20 year old trees are currently replaced at about 10% per year, resulting in varying sizes and heights.   Many trees are exhibiting signs of stress. Consider removal/replacement of groups of trees, rather than individuals, particularly where groups appear to be stressed.

3 20 year old planting soil technology is not conducive to continued healthy growth and longevity. New soil and planting technologies (such as structural soil) can insure faster growth & longer lives for replacement trees.

4 New paving, utility trenches for lights and power will negatively impact roots and tree health. Removal and replacement of impacted trees may prove to be a more prudent option in these cases.

5 High use of winter salts for snow/ice removal is detrimental to tree health. Re-grade sidewalk to a low point between storefront zone and tree zone and add a continuous trench drain to pick up salt melt. This will also further demarcate the dining zone.

6 Trees obstruct views of Capitol Building Alternative columnar species or removal of some trees will open views.

     Furnishings

1 Public Notice kiosks These are currently suffering abuse by having notices set on fire; design is dated. Locate in areas where fire can't spread; design with fire retardent materials; consider a sprinkler system; consider alternative digital only message display boards.

2 Newspaper vending boxes These currently impede pedestrian movement and create sidewalk clutter. Consolidate and minimize clutter in specially designed rack enclosures; enforce use of enclosures, possibly integrated to new bus stops.

3 Fencing/stanchions around outdoor cafes Discordant variety in styles & quality, with some fixed overnight, others removable. Develop design guidelines and enforce to control quality of non-fixed fences.

4 Bus shelters Too large for sidewalk, too visually disruptive and overbearing; expensive to maintain; dated design. Replace with shelters that can absorb sidewalk clutter, are more transparent, more artful and light in character. Reduce quantity of shelters. Consider lean rails in lieu of seating. Consider heating shelters.

5 Bicycle racks Varying styles, inconsistent in quality; growing demand for additional racks with increasing bicycle usage. Develop uniform standard; consider need for future additional racks in overall design of street; develop design that allows most bikes in least space.

6 Moveable planters Utilitarian style, lacking in architectural refinement or grace. Can be moved off of sidewalk in winter; provide for seasonal flowers in summer; consider alternatives with more architectural character.

7 Bollards Varying styles, generally located in curb side zone; some damaged from being hit by vehicles. Consider removal of bollards and identify service vehicle zones by other means, such as paving markings or intermediate curb zone.

8 Tree grates Don't meet ADA standards. Tree grates maximize pedestrian use of street; revise to meet ADA standards and to minimize damage from winter salts.

9 Benches Currently, these are fixed onto planters, which are inflexible, too large for sidewalk , visually disruptive, dated in design. Consider benches that can be unbolted and moved; alternatively, provide public use café tables and chairs (unrelated to restaurants).

     Public Art

1 Only one piece of public art exists in park space at corner of State and W. Mifflin at Capitol Square. Tap resources/support of the University, and the State government; treat State Street as a "work of art."

2 Capitalize on the opportunities presented by Overture Foundation project and the Arts District initiatives.

     Special Places

1 Capitol Square Poor transition between scales of Square and State Street; two disparate parks lack clarity/unity in form and function. Treat parks consistently within a larger transitional statement; consider potential view of Overture Center (icon/beacon) along Mifflin Street corridor.

2 Lisa Link Park Park has poor appearance of disrepair, and poor construction quality. Garden-like qualities can be preserved in context of urban civic space; make flexibile to other uses

3 Lisa Link Park Poor resolution of scale, features and spaces. Expand park to meet intersection of Gilman & Broom, per John Nolen's and Paul Friedberg's recommendation for a park space/civic square at this location. Consider addition of carousel.

4 North Frances Street -Concrete Park Space is encumbered by steep topography, scale of tall buildings, fire access requirements. Topography is opportunity for (non-amplified) performance oriented space, more user friendly.

5 North Frances Street -Concrete Park Space is less desireable for use due to greater concentration of shade and wind. Attempt to mitigate adverse climatic conditons and scale of adjacent buildings by introducing architectural canopies and/or new trees.

6 South Frances Street - Beer garden park Poorly utilized, missed opportunity; west side leased as beer garden; pass-through space. Consider new design that maximizes year-round utilization. Consider linkages to Kohl Center/Fluno Center.

     Intersections and Cross Streets - 1

1 General Missed opportunities to announce State Street from cross streets. Diagonal to grid confluence provides dynamic tension reinforced by flatiron architecture. This relationship should be strengthened via art, environmental graphics, lighting, etc.

2 General Varying levels of architectural qualtity and views into cross streets; varying degrees of success in accomodating pedestrians and bikers at each intersection. Design each intersection with goals of improving its architectural and urban character, its unique sense of place on the street, views into/from the intersection, and the pedestrian and biking experience.

3 General Intersections lack the amenity/identity of the mid-block environment. Encourage uses/design tht can take advantage of the higher corner visibility. Also, intersections provide best opportunities to see Capitol building.

4 Dayton & Fairchild Potentially intimidating one way traffic; more difficult to see traffic when walking/biking towards campus. Re-time signalization to favor pedestrians; consider reducing traffic lanes to two, with bump-outs on north side of State St.

5 Dayton & Fairchild Architecture of parking garage and adjacent bank provide negative contribution to character of street. Use bump-outs to add screen planting; consider alternative façade treatments.

6 W. Johnson & N. Henry One-way northbound arterial traffic intimidates pedestrian/biking movements. Re-time signalization to favor pedestrians; reinforce/expand bump-outs on all corners.

7 W. Johnson & N. Henry Orientation confusion - where is State Street? Consider sealing off North Henry; capitalize on opportunity for art/icon statement with Overture Center building.

8 W. Gorham One-way southbound arterial traffic intimidates pedestrian/biking movements. Re-time signalization to favor pedestrians; reinforce/expand bump-outs on NE and SW corners.

9 W. Gilman & N. Broom Large space, with two story buildings failing to provide sufficient scale definition and enclosure. Great potential for civic space for street closings and special events; opportunity for landmark/icon statement; opportunity fo integrate space with Lisa Link Park.

     Intersections and Cross Streets - 2

10 W. Gilman & N. Broom Confusing vehicular traffic flows, and confusing pedestrian crossings, particular on south side. Maximize bump-out opportunities; consider alternative vehicular traffic movements.

11 W. Gilman & N. Broom 5 street intersection and uniform street trees on side streets somewhat disorienting to State St. Clearly distinguish State Street treatment from side streets.

12 N. Lake State Street lacks a clear identity from Lake St. Maximize bump-out opportunities; create gateway to announce State Street from Lake; consider table top intersection.

13 N. Lake This is the "termination" of State St. at a T intersection with Lake St. and the campus. Better integrate town and gown design of 700 and 800 blocks, both functionally and aesthetically.

14 N. Lake Pedestrian/vehicular congestion. Consider signalization, with heavy emphasis on long pedestrian walk phase.

15 N. Lake Architecture of Walgreens and campus buildings provide poor contribution to character of street. Consider surface modification of facades.

     Utilities

1 Electrical Service No electrical service is available to support outdoor cafes, holiday lights, special events. Equip new light poles with electrical outlets and/or provide special outlet boxes to serve vendors, outdoor dining, live performances and special events on street; consider digital technology needs (communications/fiber optic lines) and provision of empty conduits for future use.

2 Storm Drainage Storm drainage on 600 block needs improvement.

3 Public address/sound system None exists. Consider the addition of a system for special events, holiday shopping, etc.

     Unique Character Qualities of State Street

1 No art overlay contribution currently exists. The addition of art into the design of the street will significantly add to the richness, uniqueness and pleasure of the State Street environment.

2 Current character/theme is best expressed in informal, not too polished vitality of shops, cafes and street life; trees contribute to ambience; paving, bus shelters, site furniture contributes little and is viewed as negatively affecting the quality of the place. Maintain/reinforce all elements which positively contribute; replace those that detract.

3 Reinforce other major qualities of the street including: the pedestrian scale; the excellent scale of buildings and plants to the cross-sectional dimension of the street; the vitality of mixed commercial businesses, active during all hours of the day; the important upper story residential population; the heavy pedestrian uses/demands placed on the street; the home-grown nature of the commercial uses (vs. chain operations); the multiple use opportunities on the street; the festive, celebratory nature of the street.

		Problems	Opportunities
	Signage & Wayfinding
1		District lacks definition and sense of boundary from adjacent streets.	Create a sense of gateways or entry into the district from key intersections and through a pattern language/visual vocabulary; identify adjacent neighborhoods.
2		Street hierarchy not apparent at State Street intersections.	Clearly mark State Street at intersections; strengthen diagonal character of State Street; consider lighting building facades.
3		Vehicular circulation through and around district feels labyrinthine.	Strengthen wayfinding and signage to clearly mark key district destinations; improve wayfinding and signage for bikes and buses.
4		Lack of clear direction to/from parking ramps.	Enhance parking identification signage.
5		No information about history of State Street and its downtown context is present.	Include graphics to display history and culture; improve district maps; develop ways to provide changeable information.


	Outdoor Lighting
1		High maintenance and cost of incandescent bulbs (approx. 20 staff hours/month).	Retain high quality ambience and color rendition of lighting with minimum maintenance; organic quality of existing glitter lights should be replicated with newer fixtures.
2		Distinction between street lighting and storefront lighting is lacking.	Distinguish street lighting from storefront/sidewalk zone through better footcandle and color control.
3		Footcandle levels are too low on sidestreets and in specific areas along State Street.	Utilize two systems for high quality ambience, and lower cost security lighting after midnight; improve pedestrian scale lighting on side streets.
4			Consider new pedestrian fixtures that enhance storefront displays.

	Transportation
1		Dangerous conflicts exist between high volume of bikers and buses/service vehicles, particularly at intersections.	Control bus and vehicular pull-off zones, allowing safer passage by bikers. Consider new curb alignments and sidewalk widths at intersections.
2		Buses stack up in long lines, concentrating noise, visual barriers, air pollution.	Tighten control of bus schedules to alleviate stacking.
3		Unregulated service vehicles park along curbs, impacting ambience, traffic flow, safety.	Control, regulate and enforce times when service vehicles are allowed on State Street, if at all.
4		Buses travel too fast.	Enforce speed limits. Consider speed bumps. Consider mid-block pedestrian crosings.
5		The majority of city buses flow through the district.	Re-route some buses to reduce volume and congestion on State Street. Consider adding a trolley with embedded tracks.
6		Buses are too large.	Consider removal of large city buses in lieu of smaller loop buses/trams which would reduce pollutants and noise.
7		Service vehicles are too large, and include tractor trailers.	Restrict and enforce the size of service vehicles; consider banning trucks, allowing vans instead.
8		Parking by service vehicles straddling curbs stains curbs with drippings.	Restrict/enforce service vehicle on and off-street parking areas.
9		Vehicles dominate some intersections, forcing long waits by pedestrians.	Re-time traffic signalization times to favor pedestrians, bikers and buses on State Street; extend pedestrian walk phase.

	Sidewalks - General
1		Outdoor dining is negatively affected by service vehicles and long lines of buses.	Accentuate/create buffer between roadway and sidewalk. This would further encourage curbside dining, supporting disabled access adjacent to storefronts.
2		Curb line zone contains all trees, furniture, bike racks, etc. creating visual clutter.	Consolidat/streamline elements to minimize visual clutter.
3		Fixed furniture, planters, and shelters restrict outdoor activities/dining opportunities & snow removal operations.	Consider moveable furnishings, or bolt down furnishings that can be easily relocated, providing flexibility for alternative uses and increased storage for interim snow removal operations.


	Paving
1	Streets	Standard concrete lacking aesthetic appeal.	Consider repaving street with low maintenance, more appealing material/pattern/color. Consider special paving in pedestrian crosswalks.
2	Street curbs	Standard concrete, chipping in many places due to snow plows	Consider more durable, low maintenance material such as granite; alternatively, consider "no-curb" design.
3	Sidewalks	Existing concrete with aggregate finish is difficult to replace/repair to match existing.	Consider durable, low maintenance precast or unit paver alternatives that can mask wear and tear (chewing gum in particular) using non-grout joints and a dry-laid system.
4	Sidewalks	Brick pavers are being replaced with cast in place concrete due to mortar deterioration	Avoid paving systems requiring mortared joints.

	Trees
1		Many honeylocusts are poorly pruned (in some cases to provide greater visibility of storefronts)	Improve pruning practices; consider alternative trees with high arching growth habits; consider use of alternative trees and elms (New Harmony, Valley Forge) which are proven resistent to Dutch Elm disease.
2		20 year old trees are currently replaced at about 10% per year, resulting in varying sizes and heights. Many trees are exhibiting signs of stress.	Consider removal/replacement of groups of trees, rather than individuals, particularly where groups appear to be stressed.
3		20 year old planting soil technology is not conducive to continued healthy growth and longevity.	New soil and planting technologies (such as structural soil) can insure faster growth & longer lives for replacement trees.
4		New paving, utility trenches for lights and power will negatively impact roots and tree health.	Removal and replacement of impacted trees may prove to be a more prudent option in these cases.
5		High use of winter salts for snow/ice removal is detrimental to tree health.	Re-grade sidewalk to a low point between storefront zone and tree zone and add a continuous trench drain to pick up salt melt. This will also further demarcate the dining zone.
6		Trees obstruct views of Capitol Building	Alternative columnar species or removal of some trees will open views.


	Furnishings
1	Public Notice kiosks	These are currently suffering abuse by having notices set on fire; design is dated.	Locate in areas where fire can't spread; design with fire retardent materials; consider a sprinkler system; consider alternative digital only message display boards.
2	Newspaper vending boxes	These currently impede pedestrian movement and create sidewalk clutter.	Consolidate and minimize clutter in specially designed rack enclosures; enforce use of enclosures, possibly integrated to new bus stops.
3	Fencing/stanchions around outdoor cafes	Discordant variety in styles & quality, with some fixed overnight, others removable.	Develop design guidelines and enforce to control quality of non-fixed fences.
4	Bus shelters	Too large for sidewalk, too visually disruptive and overbearing; expensive to maintain; dated design.	Replace with shelters that can absorb sidewalk clutter, are more transparent, more artful and light in character. Reduce quantity of shelters. Consider lean rails in lieu of seating. Consider heating shelters.
5	Bicycle racks	Varying styles, inconsistent in quality; growing demand for additional racks with increasing bicycle usage.	Develop uniform standard; consider need for future additional racks in overall design of street; develop design that allows most bikes in least space.
6	Moveable planters	Utilitarian style, lacking in architectural refinement or grace.	Can be moved off of sidewalk in winter; provide for seasonal flowers in summer; consider alternatives with more architectural character.
7	Bollards	Varying styles, generally located in curb side zone; some damaged from being hit by vehicles.	Consider removal of bollards and identify service vehicle zones by other means, such as paving markings or intermediate curb zone.
8	Tree grates	Don't meet ADA standards.	Tree grates maximize pedestrian use of street; revise to meet ADA standards and to minimize damage from winter salts.
9	Benches	Currently, these are fixed onto planters, which are inflexible, too large for sidewalk , visually disruptive, dated in design.	Consider benches that can be unbolted and moved; alternatively, provide public use café tables and chairs (unrelated to restaurants).

	Public Art
1		Only one piece of public art exists in park space at corner of State and W. Mifflin at Capitol Square.	Tap resources/support of the University, and the State government; treat State Street as a "work of art."
2			Capitalize on the opportunities presented by Overture Foundation project and the Arts District initiatives.


	Special Places
1	Capitol Square	Poor transition between scales of Square and State Street; two disparate parks lack clarity/unity in form and function.	Treat parks consistently within a larger transitional statement; consider potential view of Overture Center (icon/beacon) along Mifflin Street corridor.
2	Lisa Link Park	Park has poor appearance of disrepair, and poor construction quality.	Garden-like qualities can be preserved in context of urban civic space; make flexibile to other uses
3	Lisa Link Park	Poor resolution of scale, features and spaces.	Expand park to meet intersection of Gilman & Broom, per John Nolen's and Paul Friedberg's recommendation for a park space/civic square at this location. Consider addition of carousel.
4	North Frances Street -Concrete Park	Space is encumbered by steep topography, scale of tall buildings, fire access requirements.	Topography is opportunity for (non-amplified) performance oriented space, more user friendly.
5	North Frances Street -Concrete Park	Space is less desireable for use due to greater concentration of shade and wind.	Attempt to mitigate adverse climatic conditons and scale of adjacent buildings by introducing architectural canopies and/or new trees.
6	South Frances Street - Beer garden park	Poorly utilized, missed opportunity; west side leased as beer garden; pass-through space.	Consider new design that maximizes year-round utilization. Consider linkages to Kohl Center/Fluno Center.

	Intersections and Cross Streets - 1
1	General	Missed opportunities to announce State Street from cross streets.	Diagonal to grid confluence provides dynamic tension reinforced by flatiron architecture. This relationship should be strengthened via art, environmental graphics, lighting, etc.
2	General	Varying levels of architectural qualtity and views into cross streets; varying degrees of success in accomodating pedestrians and bikers at each intersection.	Design each intersection with goals of improving its architectural and urban character, its unique sense of place on the street, views into/from the intersection, and the pedestrian and biking experience.
3	General	Intersections lack the amenity/identity of the mid-block environment.	Encourage uses/design tht can take advantage of the higher corner visibility. Also, intersections provide best opportunities to see Capitol building.
4	Dayton & Fairchild	Potentially intimidating one way traffic; more difficult to see traffic when walking/biking towards campus.	Re-time signalization to favor pedestrians; consider reducing traffic lanes to two, with bump-outs on north side of State St.
5	Dayton & Fairchild	Architecture of parking garage and adjacent bank provide negative contribution to character of street.	Use bump-outs to add screen planting; consider alternative façade treatments.
6	W. Johnson & N. Henry	One-way northbound arterial traffic intimidates pedestrian/biking movements.	Re-time signalization to favor pedestrians; reinforce/expand bump-outs on all corners.
7	W. Johnson & N. Henry	Orientation confusion - where is State Street?	Consider sealing off North Henry; capitalize on opportunity for art/icon statement with Overture Center building.
8	W. Gorham	One-way southbound arterial traffic intimidates pedestrian/biking movements.	Re-time signalization to favor pedestrians; reinforce/expand bump-outs on NE and SW corners.
9	W. Gilman & N. Broom	Large space, with two story buildings failing to provide sufficient scale definition and enclosure.	Great potential for civic space for street closings and special events; opportunity for landmark/icon statement; opportunity fo integrate space with Lisa Link Park.

	Intersections and Cross Streets - 2
10	W. Gilman & N. Broom	Confusing vehicular traffic flows, and confusing pedestrian crossings, particular on south side.	Maximize bump-out opportunities; consider alternative vehicular traffic movements.
11	W. Gilman & N. Broom	5 street intersection and uniform street trees on side streets somewhat disorienting to State St.	Clearly distinguish State Street treatment from side streets.
12	N. Lake	State Street lacks a clear identity from Lake St.	Maximize bump-out opportunities; create gateway to announce State Street from Lake; consider table top intersection.
13	N. Lake	This is the "termination" of State St. at a T intersection with Lake St. and the campus.	Better integrate town and gown design of 700 and 800 blocks, both functionally and aesthetically.
14	N. Lake	Pedestrian/vehicular congestion.	Consider signalization, with heavy emphasis on long pedestrian walk phase.
15	N. Lake	Architecture of Walgreens and campus buildings provide poor contribution to character of street.	Consider surface modification of facades.


	Utilities
1	Electrical Service	No electrical service is available to support outdoor cafes, holiday lights, special events.	Equip new light poles with electrical outlets and/or provide special outlet boxes to serve vendors, outdoor dining, live performances and special events on street; consider digital technology needs (communications/fiber optic lines) and provision of empty conduits for future use.
2	Storm Drainage	Storm drainage on 600 block needs improvement.
3	Public address/sound system	None exists.	Consider the addition of a system for special events, holiday shopping, etc.

	Unique Character Qualities of State Street
1		No art overlay contribution currently exists.	The addition of art into the design of the street will significantly add to the richness, uniqueness and pleasure of the State Street environment.
2		Current character/theme is best expressed in informal, not too polished vitality of shops, cafes and street life; trees contribute to ambience; paving, bus shelters, site furniture contributes little and is viewed as negatively affecting the quality of the place.	Maintain/reinforce all elements which positively contribute; replace those that detract.
3			Reinforce other major qualities of the street including: the pedestrian scale; the excellent scale of buildings and plants to the cross-sectional dimension of the street; the vitality of mixed commercial businesses, active during all hours of the day; the important upper story residential population; the heavy pedestrian uses/demands placed on the street; the home-grown nature of the commercial uses (vs. chain operations); the multiple use opportunities on the street; the festive, celebratory nature of the street.