Alleys
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Alleys are important to commercial trade and pedestrian movement in the downtown area. Revitalized, alleys offer improved" access for customers to parking lots and to businesses, and enhance the options for pedestrian movement through the business district. However, alleys are also used for shipping, receiving of goods, disposal of trash and direct access to building entrances from parking lots. While alleys in the downtown must continue to contain their service functions, they must also be improved to provide for the convenience and safety of pedestrians.

Recommendations:

  1. Coordinated and condensed trash storage areas should be provided to minimize clutter and unsightly trash disposal.

  2. Alleys should have adequate and safe drainage systems to eliminate standing water.

  3. Surface materials used in alleys should be coordinated with the overall paving design downtown and provide for safe vehicular and pedestrian movement.

  4. Alleys should be adequately lighted at night to allow for safe vehicular and pedestrian movement.

  5. Screening devices or storage units in alleys should visually blend into the rear facades.

  6. Utilities should be relocated underground.

  7. Free pedestrian movement in the alleys should be maintained at all times.

  8. Unsightly equipment located in alleys should be moved or screened from view.