Another things is balconies. Whether they're real or decorative, they add a little intimacy to a streetscape.
The French Quarter is full of them. Unionville in Markham has a few. Frenchmans Bay in Pickering has tonnes but that's because most of that street is three storey housing.
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https://neighbourhoodwalks.wordpress...frenchmans-ba/
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http://gtarealestateblog.com/markham-real-estate/