Exterior areas for display shelves extent 2 to 2’6″ from the merchant entrance.
This retail strategy focuses on extending the merchant space for more visibility. Often-times these spaces are fully open to the pedestrian area. This means that there are no thresholds to cross except for changes in materials related to the ground and floor.
Merchant spaces also include spaces that feature a counter for dining or are takeout only. Merchant spaces also feature takeout windows as a part of the front façade oriented towards pedestrian foot traffic.
For more informal dining options, takeout only and small merchant counters provide pedestrians with dining option. This pattern focuses on small spaces that may have limited in-store seating.
To accommodate different types of programming, layered staircases are open to pedestrians areas.
Layered staircases provide entry points into multiple merchant areas. This includes spaces that a below grade. Often times, there is an elevator to promote accessibility. A variety of entrances create an atrium-like setting.
To introduce greenspace, the facades integrate small areas of bushes and scrubs directly in front of the building.
The areas in front of the building extend roughly 2 feet in front of the building. The spaces are well-manicured and feature native – local to the area – plant species. There is not enough space to plant trees.
Larger interior spaces with vendor stalls feature rows of stalls with dining tables in the center along a periphery but also large eating areas.
This design pattern focuses on creating an environment with multiple vendor food stalls. The food stalls measure rough 5 feet by 2 1/2 feet. There are food stalls are both sides of the corridor with tables in the middle. There is an additional eating area that is larger in size and features vendor stalls along the perimeter.