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Social Gathering > Best Practices > 04 a
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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.
Commerce > Best Practices > 04 c
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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.
Commerce > Best Practices > 04 b
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Emphasize finishes that require minimal maintenance.
Commerce > Best Practices > 04 a
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Use durable materials that show minimal wear with repeated and heavy use, such as concrete and stone.
Wayfinding > Best Practices > 04 l
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Use emerging talking-sign technology for both private mobile devices and use at individual destinations.
Wayfinding > Best Practices > 04 k
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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).
Wayfinding > Best Practices > 04 j
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Use sculptural elements that capture the wind to denote and celebrate key destinations.
Wayfinding > Best Practices > 04 i
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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.

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