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CHAPTER 2 : FORM AND CHARACTER

On Main at 9th Street looking north toward new intersection at Lyons Avenue

B. Main Street Public Buildings

Two important public buildings visually anchor and
define the ends of the Main Street to define and
energize it on a 24/7 basis. Main Street is terminated
by a Library on the north and by a civic monument in
the street and a Museum on the south. To have such
civic buildings in the downtown area truly reinforces
Santa Clarita’s connections with the Newhall area and
substantially enhances the possibilities for valley-wide
activities.
A public building addressing one street and terminating
Library - This visually prominent, 2 story building is another with a forecourt
organized around a forecourt at the northerly terminus
of the Main Street resulting in a distinguished site
for the building while providing additional pedestrian
activity viewable from several directions. As with
other library precedents, the Old Town Newhall Library
addresses the street and contributes to defining Lyons
Avenue spatially while producing an intimate forecourt
for pedestrian access and exterior library activity.

The Library contains approximately 30,000 square feet
and provides access to a parking court and delivery
area from 11th Street. The library opened in 2012.

Street terminated by public building

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