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<br /> 1. SIDEWALK & STOREFRONT
<br /> Ir '/ / "L1 J - �� IMPROVEMENTS
<br /> ( / T r i Improvements to storefronts could include:
<br /> I (� le,-(: 14 T ' ^: �'' Improved signage for businesses that is colorful,clear,and
<br /> a'y `� 4 pit, ..0 ...... engaging for pedestrians(includi identitywall signs,
<br /> r C canopy signs,awning signs.and projecting blade signs).
<br /> •��i i' �� `, it• r r". , • Diversity in storefront design,awnings,and shade devices.
<br /> Today "`"'~ jj r- Transparent windows with active uses on the interior.•`:` • 4 —i it 4J• • Outdoor dining,benches,and planters to activate the
<br /> in, ;f 9 �. ,�I1 �r „i C space immediately outside of storefronts,r a
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<br /> •�'f,� R�. +�" Moving street trees and plantings into curb bump-outs to z
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<br /> Potential Improvements may include eddaanal signage added diversity in storefront/awning design.open outdoor dining,transparent windows.and tree wells in curb bump-outs to clear events
<br /> the walking areas on sidewalks ••,--
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