If shops are street level or pedestrian level, water drainage become important. Continuing, there is no separation between the street and entrance. In some cases, ramps are used and in others, steps to maintain pedestrian focus.
o maintain a focus on pedestrian-oriented design, merchant space entrances are even with the pedestrian walkway. This pavement is positioned for water to flow away from the shop entrances. There are design patterns where the drainage is covered by grates along the entrances of the merchant spaces.