Implement flexible travel lanes that can be used differently during certain times of the day or week, such as using a parking lane as a farmers’ market location one day a week.
Consider the use of structural soil or other newer technologies to provide a suitable environment for healthy tree root growth and to minimize damage to adjacent paving.
Use iconic elements, such as electric or steam power clock towers that use steam and audio elements to celebrate the history of the neighborhood as well as denote primary gathering areas. (Example: Gastown, Vancouver).
In windy climates, use wind elements, such as wind chimes and other wind-activated instruments, as part of street furniture, such as street lights, to create southing sounds.