Downtown Design Guidelines

Design Guidelines for Pedestrian Zone

Downtown Design Guidelines were presented at a public hearing during the May 27, 2003 City Council meeting.

The Design Guidelines are intended to serve as a tool for local business owners and developers in planning and implementing future renovation and new development, with the ultimate goal of providing more visual continuity in the downtown area. The document includes written guidelines and pictures that offer recommendations on all sorts of building characteristics including materials, colors, storefronts, upper level windows, parapet and cornice details, awnings, signage and lighting. Treanor Architects were hired to complete this project and they have spent extensive time in the downtown area and met with individuals and groups to ensure that the preferences of the community were incorporated into the guidelines.

The target area for these plans is generally one block north and south of Johnson Drive from Bluejacket to King Street, and one block east and west from 57th to 60th on Nieman, however; the ultimate plan is that these building and streetscape designs would also be carried north and south on Nieman Road, taking into account the different nature of the existing buildings and roads in those areas.

Shawnee Downtown Partnership, 11110 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66203
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