Urban Design Guidelines - Town of Caledon

2.3.2. LandscapePrivate spaces visible from the public realmshould be green and well maintained. Openstorage should not be visible from the street.GREEN FENCINGPRECEDENT FOR OPENSTORAGE AREAS (source:www.greenscreen.com).GuidelinesLandowners are encouraged to:■■Increase the area of green space and the number oftrees in their properties, and protect existing maturetrees;Use native plantings to minimize irrigation andmaintenance needs. Use alternatives to sod suchas native ground covers or drought-resistant lawntypes;GOODPEDESTRIANCONNECTIONSAT MARS55■■■Use fences, hedges and screens with vines orclimbers to hide open storage from view, and usetaller shrubs and trees to frame the view of thebuildings;Combine signage with the building to minimizefreestanding signs and enhance the buildingfacades. Use signage to clarify the hierarchy ofentrances i.e. more prominent sign next to the mainentrance;Provide pedestrian linkages between:• parking areas and the building;• the main building and transit stops oradjacent sidewalks;• buildings on adjacent lots the building andoutdoor amenity areas;■EXISTING OUTDOOR AMENITYAT HUSKYProvide outdoor amenity areas such as wellfurnished eating areas, and playing fields andwalking trails for active recreation.URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESFINAL Bolton CIP Urban Design Guidelines | April 2009