Objects Original objects from the 1977 construction include the Waterface Sculpture, the Big Flower Pot, and Bicentenniary Paver. Art installations include public art sculptures and the split rock sculpture. The National State Bank Clock is contributing object that predates the pedestrian mall and moved to its current location in the 1970s. • Protect contributing objects — Waterface Sculpture, the Big Flower Pot, Bicentenniary Paver, and
National State Bank Clock — in current locations. ○ Preserve and repair extant features in-place. • Allow new objects such as public art, where appropriate. Vegetation • Protect contributing tree patterns and mature vegetation.
○ Repair and replace missing or damaged trees and patterns of trees using in-kind species similar to the original in form and texture. ○ Follow a successional approach to preserve the tree canopy and to facilitate the addition of infill and new tree plantings. Small-Scale Features Features that remain from the original 1977 construction include posting kiosks, and flagpoles located on the 1100 Block. Replacements include information/interpretive signs, light posts, wood benches and bike racks. • Protect contributing small-scale features - posting kiosks, flagpoles, and bollards - in their original locations. • Preserve the locations of wood benches and light posts. ○ Allow replacement wood benches and light posts to be installed in original locations. • Allow new small-scale features where appropriate. • Maintain contributing small-scale features through regular maintenance including routine removal of graffiti, removal of posters, and replacement of broken features. Top Priorities The following actions to improve or repair physical features or landscape characteristics are the top recommended priorities. These actions meet the following criteria: impact for safety / stabilization; threat of loss of integrity; poor condition; potential impact due to enhancement; critical path / adjacency to other planned work; or relevancy to other current plans.
1 - Consider measures to improve safety and security for Pearl Street Mall. • Consider replacing light fixtures with dark sky-compliant fixture.
2 - Conduct repairs to improve condition of Pearl Street Mall and its contributing features. • Replace drinking fountain plumbing fixtures.
3 - Programming • Develop new programs for community engagement.
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