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9. It is inappropriate to use chain link fencing around parks, public spaces, and playgrounds. Screen existing chain link fences with vegetation such as native evergreen shrubbery, ivy, and climbing vines. See the standards for Fences and Walls for further guidance. 10. Introduce low-level lighting in public areas and at the private-public edge of properties for the safety of pedestrians. See the standards for lighting for further guidance. 11. It is inappropriate to demolish or relocate historic buildings or landscape features such as walls, topography, circulation patterns, and stone formations, for parks and public spaces. 12. Consult with the Public Art Commission regarding the design, installation, and placement of public art within the Town of Wake Forest. Streets, Sidewalks, Driveways, and Parking One of the most appealing as- pects of the historic districts is the pedestrian-friendly atmosphere. The sidewalk along North Main Street and median were installed in 1926-27 when it became US 1 and the streets were paved. It is important to preserve and main- tain the historic street and side- walk pattern which contributes to the special character of the historic environment. The paving patterns and plantings also pro- vide a physical boundary between public and private space in the historic districts. The streets and sidewalks accented by the planting strip and median provide a pedestrian friendly atmosphere along North Main Street. The historic streets, sidewalks, and driveways and their patterns and materials should be pre- served and considered when adding to the paving patterns in the historic district. As area development increases additional parking may be proposed for the historic district. While important, new parking should be planned carefully to minimize the impact to the individual property and the historic district as a whole. This can be achieved by placing parking in sec- ondary areas behind buildings and structures, using compatible materials and screening visible parking areas with landscaping. In addition to streets, sidewalks, driveways and parking, also consider paving materials, street and sidewalk widths, alleys, side streets, parking, gutters, and curbs. The following standards will ensure that alterations to historic street and sidewalk features and the construction of new features are congruous with the special character of the historic district.
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