Goal UD-1: Physical Character – Implementation Actions [Table UD-2 part 1]:

Ref #

Implementation Action

Agency /
Time Frame

Goal UD-1: Improve the physical character and livability of the City to promote a sense of place, positive community image, and quality environment.

1.1

Public art program. Collaborate with the Arts Director and Commission to develop a citywide public art program. Pursue public art grant-funding opportunities. Evaluate the feasibility of revising the development standard to require public art as part of new development projects and/or imposing a public art impact fee on new development projects.

PBA/CDA 2022

1.2

Design guidelines. Update or develop design guidelines that direct architectural design, building siting and orientation, neighborhood identity including monumentation, wayfinding, placemaking elements, and other public realm features for transit-oriented and higher intensity areas.

PBA    2022-2027

1.3

Signage. Update the zoning code sign regulations to incorporate best practices to establish a cohesive identity and visually appealing integrated development or district.

PBA    2022-2027

1.4

Public Safety Through Environmental Design. Educate City staff on “public safety through environmental design” principles by sponsoring participation in workshops. Update existing design guidelines and require any new design guidelines to include public safety through environmental design best practices. Avoid aspects of public safety through environmental design that privatize or segregate open space areas, recreation facilities, and neighborhoods.

PBA/PD
Ongoing

1.5

Property upgrades. Develop an incentive program to encourage residents and property owners to maintain and upgrade front yards and buildings.

PBA 2023

1.6

Funding for placemaking. Evaluate best practices and standards for public-private partnerships to fund placemaking elements on public property.

PBA 2023