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Historic Resources Additional Mediterranean design elements used downtown include stucco walls, dark-stained wood trim, and wrought iron light fixtures. Patterns Traditional urban patterns such as continuous, diverse street facades, side- walks, alleyways, paseo, and public plazas are also important to historic con- text. Non-traditional patterns, such as large parking lots, monolithic build- ings, and set backs which break the street pattern should be carefully evalu- ated for impact on traditional patterns. Examples of traditional urban pat- terns include: the Historic Plaza, Joaquin alley, paseos, E. 14th as a main street, Washington Avenue as a more intimate shopping street. Landscape Significant trees and landscape elements help to bring regional distinc- tion to a place. Specimen heritage trees, creeks, hillsides, shorelines and other environmental features all have significance. They illuminate why people settled a particular area and give a natural context to cultural development. Human intervention in the form of parks, ~ tree plantings and gardens are also significant. Examples include: San Leandro Creek, Casa Peralta Gar- dens, heritage trees, Root Park. Elements Building materials as well as ornamentation such as signs, lights, clocks, awnings, barber poles, tiles, and entries provide valuable detail. Urban infra- structure, such as bollards, lamp posts, drinking fountains, and public art are equally important. Richness of detail in these elements add particularity and interest to a public space. Examples include: Best Building clock, Pelton Sign, traditional lightposts, bollards, signs, Caterpillar Tractor Co. Portal. ~:.._ .:.. .._.. i a E _._-_ .: Traditional street fiattern i i page 3G Oe4ober2000 San Leandro Downtown Plan & Urban Design Guidelines Raot Park Tile detail on dou~ntoivn building Entry Lionr to Root Park at San Leandro Creek.