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based on special permits specifying location, size, message content, method of suspension, and duration of installation. 6. Pedestrian System and Landscaping Adequate pedestrian access within a pleasant physical/visual environment is a vital ingredient in New Brighton's Downtown Plan. The pedestrian system and land- scaping plan illustrated in Figure 8is designed to meet this goal and make downtown New Brighton a unique and positive place to experience. The pedestrian system is designed to interconnect the southwest, southeast, and northeast quadrants with one another, the public facilities (Veterans park, open space and ponding areas in the northeast and southeast quadrants) and the surrounding neighborhoods. The location of the pedestrian circulation spine minimizes conflicts between autos and pedestrians, focuses on the landscaped areas and special features, and seeks to minimize the distance between facilities. The landscaping framework plan suggests where landscaping and special features are most appropriate and needed. Key elements to the landscaping plan are: a. Entrance Areas. The entrance points (see Figure 8) into downtown give the first impression of what downtown New Brighton is to people traveling along the primary downtown entrance routes. Special attention should be given to the image presented in these locations, which signal the arrival in downtown New Brighton, to Tenth Street and Fifth Avenue travelers. • b. Tenth Street and Fifth Avenue Landscaping. Similar primary circulation routes at the entrance points. Landscaping s exist along the also is necessary for screening' in these areas parking lots along the streets s from view. C. Tenth Street and Fifth Avenue Intersection. This intersection is virtually the visual center of downtown. Some type of landscaping feature or special facility should be located in one or more of the corners of this intersection. d. Water Features and Open Space. The soil and drainage conditions in this area require special attention. The problems to development also Offer an opportunity to provide a unique feature for the Downtown. Careful layout and orientation of storm water ponding areas and the outlet streams will provide downtown with permanent ponds and streams to provide natural amenity features for pedestrians and new development parcels located along them as well as public open space for the community. e. Sensitive Edges. The areas where downtown development will abutt sur- rounding less active land uses such as residential development should be carefully landscaped to minimize edge conflicts. • 22