To maintain a pedestrian focus, roads are one way for cars.
This design pattern helps to facilitate the volume and visibilities of vehicle traffic. Often times, there is not separation between pedestrian traffic and vehicle traffic. This design pattern is common in areas with low vehicle traffic.
To mitigate the effects of the environment, shops extend over pedestrian areas to create covered walkways.
This design pattern focuses on creating arcades along the street. The ground floor is primarily focused on merchant spaces while the upper floor which extends over the pedestrian walkway. In some cases, the street side of the arcade is a small merchant space which is enclosed on the street side.
Pedestrian areas feature integrated green spaces, bike storage, and seating areas.
This design pattern focuses on maximizing convenience for pedestrians. In addition to the items mentioned above, social infrastructure is also integrated within the space. This includes objects such as neighborhood maps, post office drop boxes, and tiny libraries or related tiny things.
Where parking is necessary, landscaping provide visual softening. For example, a single parking space is framed by planters to prevent direct view from the street.
This design pattern focuses on including parking areas when needed. Often times these parking areas are smaller in size, if not a single parking spot. Small amount of surface parking lots.
Outdoor eating areas are open to sidewalks.
The design pattern of outdoor eating areas maintains a focus on pedestrian-oriented design. This includes seating for a small amount of people to a large amount of people.