Waterloo
Street looking North:
33m (107') total distance building front to building front including
average 1.2m (4') sideyard
30m (99') right-of-way.
This
view of Waterloo Street shows one of four Traditional Pattern
residential street types. This street is an example of how
many of Vancouver's older, narrow residential streets were originally
laid out with an eye to future expansion. The 30.1 metre
(99') right-of-way would allow four lanes of traffic. Fortunately
for the residents there is no need to widen this street.
The extra right-of-way space has been informally made a part of
the front yards on the street. The 10.7 metre (35') street
width, despite the two rows of parking, allows for the passage
of two cars simultaneously. Street trees continue to be
used on such upgraded streets to provide pedestrian scale and
protection from the elements.
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