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Plaza Levels

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Plaza Levels

Pedestrian plazas are areas designed by the Department of Transportation for pedestrian use and enjoyment. These areas can be permitted for charitable, civic or commercial purposes. Each pedestrian plaza falls under a particular level (A, B, C, or D). These levels are determined by their size and location.

Level A

Plazas where the total size is greater than 100,000 square feet, the total area occupies more than two consecutive blocks and the area is located near a transit hub, civic center or commercial center. It may also be a plaza where the total size is between 100,000 and 30,000 square feet and occupies more than four consecutive blocks and is located near a least two of the following: transit hub, civic center or commercial center.

Level B

Plazas where the total size is between 100,000 and 30,000 square feet and the plaza occupies one or more blocks and is located near a transit hub, civic center or commercial center. It may also be a plaza where the total size between 30,000 and 10,000 square feet and occupies more than two consecutive blocks and the area is located near at least two of the following: transit bub, civic center or commercial center.

Level C

Plazas where the total size is between 30,000 and 10,000 square feet, the total area occupies one or more blocks and the area is located near a transit hub, civic center or commercial center. It may also be a plaza where the total size is less than or equal to 10,000 square feet, the total area occupies more than two consecutive blocks and the area is located near a transit hub, civic center or a commercial center.

Level D

Plazas where the total size is less than or equal to 10,000 square feet, the total area occupies one or more blocks, and the area is located near a transit hub, a civic center or a commercial center.