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Materials ~,~ Materials. Special attention should be paid to the selection of materials and colors in the downtown area. High quality materials and a cohe- sive color palette will create build- ings which will contribute to a har- monious character in the down- town. These guidelines are not intended to discourage individuality or dictate a single style for the downtown. Unusual and creative use of materi- als, with attention to quality and scale can contribute to the grain and character of a downtown. Color Color adds vibrancy and energy to an urban area. Many communi- ties have attempted to regulate use of color, which can lead to divisive debates or monotonous blandness. For downtown San Leandro the ideal is to allow individual projects to develop color schemes that sat- isfy the requirements of each project while supporting a cohesive down- town character. A single building should gener- ally employ a variety of materials using trim and accent color to cre- ate visual interest. Facade -walls Building facades should have at least two materials. A differentiated base (bulkhead or kickboard) of a high quality material such as file or stone is recommended. The face should also be articulated by to ex- press architectural structure such as sills or column projections (pilas- ters). Avoid the use of large fields of a single material. Brick veneer, when used, should be mortared to give the appearance of structural brick. Currently, use of industrial steel materials is popular for retail store- fronts. Used correctly (as an accent material or in proper combination San Leandro Downtown Plan & Urban Design Guidelines October 2000 Page 69 Unique tiler and bright. colors create a rich .storefront.