For merchant spaces that are underneath transportation infrastructure it is important to have visual breaks or else it becomes too long.
This design patterns focuses on continuous merchant spaces underneath transportation infrastructure. In this pattern, commuter trains are above the merchant spaces, however, if it is continuous it begins to erode the pedestrian scale.
In some instances, buildings taller the three stories feature setbacks for additional stories to maintain people scale.
This design pattern focuses on buildings that are three or more stories tall. If a building is above three stories, the additional stories above this threshold are moved back from the main façade. This occurs on streets where the vehicle traffic is not substantial.
Underground merchant spaces which connect to existing transit infrastructure.
This design strategy aims to create merchant streets below grade or under existing buildings. These areas are also connected to existing transit stations to increase foot traffic.
Trash collection remains out of site to promote cleanliness.
This design pattern focuses on removing trash collection from pedestrian areas. In addition, trash collection occurs overnight or early in the morning. This approach to removing trash collection may or may not be successful due to the culture of the area.
Transit station-based merchant spaces feature to-go windows inside of the gated areas and the main shop outside of the gated areas.
This retail strategy focuses on serving to customer groups. The first group using to-go windows does not leave the transit station, however, for those leaving the transit station, the main entry of the merchant space is used.