Introduction

The neighborhood main street place type aligns with the VIA Vision 2040 transit-supportive development typology. It is an area within a new or existing neighborhood that has development largely limited to the land immediately adjacent to the transit facility. The neighborhood main street provides a safe, quality walking environment for residents nearby. It’s ideal for small commercial and entertainment-based districts that draw local patrons. The mix of uses includes local-serving commercial, small scale mixed-use, smaller multifamily development and attached single-family residential. This place type typically occurs along a short two to four-block linear corridor with a mix of restaurants, small shops and local services. Southtown, Southcross, Flores and Commercial Avenue are examples of the Neighborhood Main Street place type.