You may wish to look at some New Urbanist plans that have incorporated parking structures into the backs of commercial buildings.

In particular, you might want to look at Peter Calthorpe's work. ( www.calthorpe.com )

Amherst, MA has an undergrond parking structure contained within a block of traditional brick storefront.

here is a new development a few miles from me that incorporates underground parking:

mountaineer square

I would also check out other ski resort expansions, as parking seems to ALWAYS be an issue, and they're all about the 'village aesthetic.'

And Northampton, right across the river, has a structure right behind its main stret that works pretty well also.

they did this in bloomington indiana about fifteen years back.

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