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COUNTRYSIDE VILLAGES COMMUNITY DESIGN GUIDELINES
3.1.2 Inspire Boulevard (Transit Spine) at Medium Density
and Laneway Townhouse Blocks
The stretch of Inspire Boulevard between the east and west livework
blocks is envisioned to be residential in character. This
portion of Inspire Boulevard should provide for a safe and
comfortable pedestrian environment with ample shade and
visibility.
� Sidewalks on both sides of the road shall be provided.
� Curbside lay-by parking shall be provided on both sides of
the road to ensure convenience and accessibly, with
appropriate signage indicating parking hours and locations.
� Dedicated on-road bike lanes shall be provided (in both
directions) with appropriate signage, 1.5m in width.
� A minimum setback of 3.0m for the laneway townhouse
blocks is encouraged.
� Setbacks for medium density blocks are subject to Site
Plan Approval.
� A single row of street trees in sod boulevards shall be
provided on either side of the street.
� All street trees should be deciduous, consistent in form
and high crown.
� Themed street furnishings will be provided to
accommodate transit/pedestrian needs, i.e. bollards, and
newspaper boxes, where bus shelters are located, to create a coordinated themed street image.
� Street-facing landscape elements on privately owned townhouse blocks shall be consistent and shall
compliment the public streetscape.
Figure 14a – Rendered Illustration of a Laneway Townhouse Streetscape
Examples of a Medium Density Apartment
Style Development with Minimal Setback
Examples of Laneway Townhouses with a
Medium Density Block in the Foreground
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