Entertainment/Residential/Retail Blocks

The developments facing both High Street and Main Street would be developed so that both scale and materiality would blend in with the historical nature of the existing buildings that would remain - although not necessarily the same architectural expression. The buildings facing both High and Main Streets would be retail on the first level - the second floor could be additional retail space or offices (residential would not work due to extreme length and lack of natural light).
The remaining development depicted in the posting would be composed of retail/entertainment use on the lower levels and residential units above (i.e. the taller blocks in section). The goal is to create an atmosphere of constant change throughout the day: morning - afternoon - early evening - late night.
Morning= subdued (breakfest)
Afternoon= lively (lunch and shopping)
Early evening= intimate (dinner and live music)
Late night= energetic (bars, clubs and live entertainment)