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adjacent to the Community House and Pool in the Wake Forest National Register Historic District. There are also playgrounds associated with churches and schools in the National Register Historic Districts. Wake Forest is developing new parks and greenways for the enjoyment of the citizens. When planning parks and public spaces in or adjacent to a historic district, it is important to consider the location within the district, the impact on adjacent properties, the possible uses of the space, the historic materials and features, and the views to and from the historic district and the public space. The following guidelines will ensure that alterations to parks and public spaces are congruous to the special character of the historic district. Design Standards for Parks and Public Spaces 1. Identify, retain and preserve historic parks and public spaces. 2. Protect and maintain historic parks and public spaces, their materials and features. 3. Repair historic parks and public spaces, their materials and features. 4. Replace deteriorated parks and public spaces in kind to match the original in regard to design, materials, and workmanship. 5. It is appropriate to use elements
including but not limited to public art, statuary, artifacts, memorials,
and fountains as focal points in public and private spaces.
However, it is inappropriate to site those elements in locations that will obscure historic buildings or their architectural features, details, and landscapes. 6. The evaluation of art is subjective, therefore the HPC shall consider the appropriateness of the location and/or placement of a proposed feature. Size, scale, materials, context, and installation methods of the proposed feature will also be considered in determining the appropriateness of the placement and location.
7. Benches, light fixtures, trash
receptacles, fountains, and other furnishings shall be designed to enhance and be consistent within the surrounding district. 8. It is appropriate for new playgrounds to be consistent with the character of the historic district in regard to scale, size, color, materials, and topography. The leaf bench is adjacent to Town Hall and is an example of public art in a public space.
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