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TC1 Windows and Doors <br /> <br />· Maximize glass openings for all ground level, street front <br /> facades - especially for retail, restaurant and other commercial <br /> uses - recommend 50% minimum or total ground level facade <br />· Provide real window openings for all street facing facades <br /> above ground level - recommend 40% minimum of total <br /> fa(;ade <br />· Provide recessed entries wherever possible <br />· Use clear or lightly tinted glass for all windows and doors - <br /> mirrored, reflective or highly tinted glazing is not acceptable <br />· Provide primary access doors facing public streets <br /> <br />TC1 Materials <br />· Provide a diverse mix of materials, applied in a variety of <br /> proportions, exposures and detailing within a block, or along <br /> a street <br /> <br />· Encourage durable, high quality materials - local sources if <br /> available <br />· Encourage the use of brick - recommend 35% of any given <br /> street/block frontage <br />· Vinyl siding is not allowed <br />· Encourage overhead projections; either as a specific building <br /> component or as permanent/temporary canopies <br />· Select materials that relate to the building use, not artificially <br /> contrived or themed <br /> · Avoid over!y complex or arbitrary use of <br /> materials <br /> <br /> · Include smaller- scaie ~lements, variety of <br /> materials and careful detailing to support <br /> street level activities and enhance the <br /> pedestrian experience <br /> <br /> <br />