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d. Consider using public art strategically to help encourage
the use of courtyards, plazas and other public spaces.
e. Consider incorporating art that reflects the historic and
cultural values, and the character, of Healdsburg.
f. Avoid installing public art in locations and public art of
designs that impede pedestrian flow or could endanger
the safety of adjacent property, pedestrians or vehicular
traffic.

Freestanding Site Features

Freestanding site features include benches, planters and other Locate a freestanding site feature
similar elements. They are functional design components and also so that it does not impede
can enhance a project aesthetically. They can provide pedestrian pedestrian circulation or vehicular
interest, complement outdoor public spaces and animate outdoor access.
places.

7.19 Provide a freestanding feature to enhance a site or the
public realm. Potential features include:
• Benches
• Tables
• Planters
• Public Art
• Kiosks
• Bike Racks
Provide a freestanding feature to
7.20 Integrate a freestanding feature within the overall enhance a site or the public realm.
design of a site. Here, an artistic bike rack acts as
a freestanding feature along a
a. Locate a feature so that it does not impede pedestrian sidewalk.
circulation or vehicular access.
b. Locate a feature to take advantage of an active area on
a site, such as within an outdoor public space, along a
walkway or near a building entry.
c. Use materials with consistency and coordinate them with
other site and building features.

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