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Wayfinding > Best Practices > 04 h
h.
Locate fountains and other water features with an audio element to strengthen a landmark node.
Wayfinding > Best Practices > 04 g
g.
In dense urban environments, explore the change in microclimates and temperature differences to heighten and celebrate key nodes and intersections. Certain nodes or streets can be designed to be sunny and warm or cool and shaded.
Wayfinding > Best Practices > 04 f
f.
Use accessible textured paving materials such as decomposed granite, treated wood, stone pavers, etc., that contrast with the common ADA compliant surfaces to delineate special areas within a street environment and provide cues to visually impaired people.
Wayfinding > Best Practices > 04 e
e.
Use materials that respond distinctly to weather variations, such as rain on soil.
Wayfinding > Best Practices > 04 d
d.
Where possible, in hot dry climates, incorporate misters, spray elements, etc.
Wayfinding > Best Practices > 04 c
c.
Use planting techniques to capitalize on continuous fragrant blooms and scents of trees, herbs and flowers. These elements can be used sparingly to denote key nodes or more profusely and regularly along the sidewalk of important streets. Use different types of scented landscape elements to distinguish different streets or nodes.
Wayfinding > Best Practices > 04 b
b.
For streets that are food and dining-focused destinations (Gourmet Ghetto, Little Italy, etc.) develop wayfinding features and interpretive signage that capitalize on the availability of pleasing, attractive smells that are natural people magnets.
Wayfinding > Best Practices > 04 a
a.
Develop a comprehensive and integrated signage system with primary information in tactile, olfactory or audio form, supplemented as needed with written and visual elements.
Green Infrastructure > Best Practices > 04 c
c.
Design facilities that aesthetically enhance the community.

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