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Events and Programs > Best Practices > 05 a
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Utilize portable elements to support block parties in each neighborhood. Where demand exists, consider developing a permanent neighborhood location that would accommodate a variety of street events, i.e., allow for convenient street closing, access to utilities, performance space, shade, etc. Partial street closure or full street closure should be considered.
Image and Identity > Best Practices > 05 e
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Integrate and emphasize existing streetscape features (cobble, door entries, fountains, etc.) in the process of a street’s redesign to show successive layers of building and history.
Image and Identity > Best Practices > 05 d
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Use caution with installation of stand-alone “plop art” that lacks local context or meaning, and ensure public art contributes to overall image and identity.
Image and Identity > Best Practices > 05 c
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Murals and art pieces should describe something about the street’s evolution, history or role in the city, preferably as part of a series of pieces that work together.
Image and Identity > Best Practices > 05 b
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Design elements that speak to local manmade or natural features.
Image and Identity > Best Practices > 05 a
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Hardscape and furnishing materials should feature locally derived elements of stone, ceramic, wood or other materials when possible.
Social Gathering > Best Practices > 05 c
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Organize collaborative art events, such as mural painting, etc., that allows the community to participate.
Social Gathering > Best Practices > 05 b
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Provide a distinct focal point, such as a large sculpture, water feature, etc., that provides an identity for the place or neighborhood.
Social Gathering > Best Practices > 05 a
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Install interpretive art that celebrates community life and highlights local history or ecology.

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