The mid-block alley can provide an important function of service access, car parking, utility easeme
Within and through the interior of a block, there is a need for low-speed vehicular and pedestrian movement
Therefore:
Where vehicular access is needed to the interiors of blocks, consider using a mid-block alley. Place dry utilities in this alley easement, and provide parking as needed. Assure that there is good visibility on the alley from adjacent buildings to provide minimal security.
When … Within the Small Block (p. 108), make sure there is room where needed for vehicular access...
Then Make the mid-block lley attractive to pedestrians with Human-Scale Detail (p. 154) and Ornamental Construction (p. 157)...
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