Downtown Streetscape Regulations
Author(s):
Fitzhuh, Edith R.; Booker, Lewis; Tongson, Lito
Organization:
Department of Public Works, Office of Intermodal Planning, Government of the District of Columbia
Publisher/Date:
Washington DC, 2000
Rating:
Limited Usefulness
Abstract:
These regulations apply to any person engaged in redevelopment or substantial rehabilitation, including sidewalk rehabilitation, where more than 50 percent of the sidewalk area adjoining a project is planned for construction, within the Downtown Streetscape Area of Washington, DC. It contains the minimum standards. Applicants may request variations and modifications to these standards that raise the quality of the materials used or the design of the public space.
Number of Pages:
42
Link:
Downtown Streetscape Regulations
(http://ddot.dc.gov/ddot/frames.asp?doc=/ddot/lib/ddot/
services/plan/frames/regulation.pdf&open=%7C32397%7C)
Table of Contents?
Yes
Index?
No
Illustrations?
Yes
Material Type:
Guidelines
Key Document?
No
Categories:
Local Regulations, Guidelines; Concepts & Schematic Design
Keywords:
Washington D.C. - Local, Street Regulations
Strengths:
- Includes an application form, and very clear procedure for application and approval
- Requires visual difference between sidewalk and driveway
- Thorough details for bike-rack installation criteria
- Requires driveways and aprons to be flush with sidewalks
Weaknesses:
- Brick pavers are allowed for certain streets specifically identified in the regulations, but does not specify wire-cut brick, and does not address quality of installation
- Regulations are not organized in a user-friendly fashion
- Does not specify when single diagonal wheelchair ramp is allowed, and whether the 1-per-corner ramps is preferred.
- Vague language on when additional curb-cuts are permitted
- Does not address sloping issues
- Does not provide a general framework or philosophy about the needs of sidewalk users, and how decisions should be made regarding tradeoffs.
Record Last Updated:
July 2006