Design Committee Goals and Actions

Goal D1:        Encourage effective visual merchandising and appropriate design compatible with artistic and historic features.

Action D1.1:    Educate business and property owners about design and market-driven design enhancements, and about existing funding sources that property owners can access for capital improvements.

1.1a.    Disseminate information on incentive programs & available resources.

1.1b.    Develop articles on good projects that have been completed.

1.1c.    Develop a design information program.

Action D1.3:    Continue to improve the pedestrian and bike “friendliness” of Downtown to make it easier for walkers and peddlers.

§     New signs on sidewalks

§     Encourage changes in the development standards

§     Install mirrors on blind corners

§     Install more bike racks

Action D1.4:    Assist business owners with graffiti removal and vandalism deterrence.

¨    Downtown foot patrol

¨    Partner with the Campus-Community Coalition

¨    Establish a Community Service requirement for offenders

¨    Explore the pros and cons (and legality) of video cameras

Action D1.5:    Enhance the maintenance of Downtown landscaped nodes and planters.

Action D1.6:    Work on gateways and design elements to clearly define the Downtown district.

Action D1.7:    Assist in development of a wayfinding system and corridor enhancements that guide customers around and through the downtown.

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