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CHAPTER 2 : FORM AND CHARACTER

View of Mercado Plaza along Main Street

D. The Mercado

In the strong tradition of the southwestern United States, this
public market provides both a burst of unique commercial
activity in the downtown area and a physical punctuation
along Main Street with a civic gathering place in full view and
access of the community.

The Mercado, a variety of seasonal and permanent shops
providing local and regional produce as well as restaurant,
auction-house and exhibition opportunities, is housed in a
large, open, 1-story structure with limited mezzanine space.
The 35,000 square foot structure presents a prominent
facade facing Main Street to address the street and the plaza
while presenting modest facades along its other frontages.
The plaza along Main Street is truly civic as it is intended for
use by the Mercado, and by the community at large.

To maximize the Mercado and plaza’s effect on Main Street,
the location of the Mercado is flexible among three sites
Simple and interesting structure

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