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CHAPTER 5 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS + GUIDELINES Public Art Public Art can add beauty and character to the streetscape. This enriches the pedestrian experience, fosters identity, and creates a sense of place. It can also encourage community ownership and attachment to an area by providing memorable, publicly accessible destinations and landmarks. The City of San Leandro has an active public art program with a successful track record of establishing public art installations throughout the City. Public Art Guidelines 1. ART INTEGRATION. Art should be incorporated into new development whenever feasible. Art should be placed in visible areas, particularly at intersections or within public or common open spaces. Art may consist of both permanent and temporary installations. 2. ICONIC PUBLIC ART. The City should work with property owners to establish one or more iconic art installations in a public place in the Bay Fair Plan Area. 3. GRAFFITI. Art, patterns, murals or other means should be used to take away the "blank canvas" to discourage graffiti. 4. SITE -APPROPRIATE. The design and placement of art should enhance and be coordinated with other streetscape improvements to ensure a coherent character for a particular area or corridor. Art should be: • Locally -sourced. New open spaces and private developments should offer opportunities for local artists to exhibit their work. • Interactive. Interactive art is encouraged, such as pieces that invite user participation or provide sensory stimulation through touch, movement, or sound. • Interpretive. Art should be used as a means to enhance community understanding of the Bay Fair area's history and cultural assets. • Functional. Functional art that doubles as seating, wayfinding, or lighting is encouraged. 101