262 270 Main St Final Presentation

Promoting Walkability & Access for Pedestrians Safety First: Smooth, unobstructed surfaces for all-access mobility, and physical buffers from traffic Visual Interest: Transparent storefronts and public art activate edges. Greenery and landscaping shorten perceived walking distance Social Comfort: Greenery provides shade and wayfinding Reclaiming Main Street for PedestriansPROPOSED DESIGN APPROACH LEON Marketplace 262-270 Main St. West Orange, NJ

Detectable Warning: Textured Surface or Painted Sign Bollards with Lighting Street Mural at Crosswalk Bikes Racks Stormwater Garden Reclaiming Main Street for PedestriansPROPOSED DESIGN APPROACH LEON Marketplace 262-270 Main St. West Orange, NJ

Sight Triangle Creative Placemaking: Opportunities to engage community members to install asphalt art at crosswalks to promote pedestrian safety and walkability. Reclaiming Main Street for PedestriansPROPOSED DESIGN APPROACH LEON Marketplace 262-270 Main St. West Orange, NJ

Humanizing the Parking Edge Transform the existing parking lot that currently serves as a "dead zone," with humanizing elements: Functional Rain Gardens: Integrated stormwater management that doubles as a lush, green buffer. Urban Canopy: Strategic tree placement to provide shade and a sense of enclosure. A "Living Shield" or Green Shield: Using nature to protect pedestrians from the visual and environmental impact of parked cars. LEON Marketplace 262-270 Main St. West Orange, NJ PROPOSED DESIGN APPROACH 3

LEON Marketplace 262-270 Main St. West Orange, NJ PROPOSED DESIGN APPROACH Design Considerations On-Street vs. Off-Street References: the Montgomery case study; Impacts of Freight Parking Policies in Urban Areas: The Case of New York City; Strategic loading zone programs generate revenue while supporting local businesses and reducing traffic congestion, by Nan Chen On-Street For a short-duration (30-minute) truck loading task, a dedicated on-street loading zone (often called a "Smart Loading Zone" or "Curb Space") is generally considered the best urban planning option. Off-Street While inside-site (off-street) loading is superior for heavy industrial needs or long-duration stays, it is often inefficient for 20-minute "last-mile" deliveries due to the time lost navigating gates, ramps, and internal circulation

- Requires extensive maneuvering to enter and exit (task completion: under 30 minutes) - Full-width lane blockage necessary for ingress and egress - Crosses the pedestrian sidewalk four times per trip - Parking spaces for customers will be unavailable during docking OPTION 1 - Loading Pattern: Lowboy Trailer <53 Off-Street Loading Humanizing the Parking Edge LEON Marketplace 262-270 Main St. West Orange, NJ PROPOSED DESIGN APPROACH

- Streamlined Maneuvering: Simplified entry and exit compared to on-site options - Parking Impact: Requires 4 dedicated stalls (Mon–Thu, 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM) - Traffic Flow: Maintains full lane availability; no street blockage required - Safety: Zero pedestrian sidewalk encroachments OPTION 2 - Loading Pattern: Lowboy Trailer <53 Off-Street Loading Humanizing the Parking Edge LEON Marketplace 262-270 Main St. West Orange, NJ PROPOSED DESIGN APPROACH

“Smart Loading Zone" or "Curb Space" To prevent misuse and ensure delivery availability, commercial loading zones should be marked with signage specifying their purpose and any applicable time restrictions. Humanizing the Parking Edge LEON Marketplace 262-270 Main St. West Orange, NJ PROPOSED DESIGN APPROACH

- Streamlined Maneuvering: Simplified entry and exit on Erwin Pl. - Traffic Flow: Maintains full lane availability; no street blockage required. - Congestion: Eliminates Street Congestions entirely by moving the truck off -road LEON Marketplace 262-270 Main St. West Orange, NJ Humanizing the Parking EdgePROPOSED DESIGN APPROACH Proposal: SU-40 Single Unit On-Site Loading

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