Route 132 Corridor Report - Cape Cod Commission

Issue 11: Lack of Connection to Adjacent Residential
Neighborhoods
The south side of the study area backs up to several dense residential
neighborhoods, yet this portion of the study area provides few amenities
to residential users. There are no sidewalks along most of the south side
of Route 28, and few crosswalks to accommodate people wishing to cross
the busy roadway to access other uses in the study area. In addition, several
of the uses adjacent to the residential neighborhoods are not desirable
uses to have in close proximity to residential developments.
Opportunity 11A: Encourage Pedestrian Oriented
Development at Major Intersections
Create design guidelines for the two major intersections along Route 28
to make them more pedestrian-oriented. At the intersection of Route 28
and the entrance to the Cape Cod Mall, pedestrian-scale buildings and
mixed-use developments that and are easily accessed by pedestrian paths
and greenways will promote a better connection to the surrounding neighborhoods.
Redevelopment could include additional stories for mixed
use residential/retail. The intersection of Route 28 and Bearse’s Way is
Sketch of Cape Cod Mall Entrance on Route 28 showing suggested pedestrian-scaled buildings,
pedestrian paths and landscaping. Illustration from Design Guidelines in Section 8.
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