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<br />&®¢´² !±¤  ’ %­§ ­¢¤£ #®¬¬´­¨³¸ #§ ± ¢³¤± <br />The appearance of La Porte is the single most evident glimpse of <br />economic vitality, government proactiveness, and civic pride. Th <br />impression is formed by the quality of development, property upk <br />condition of public facilities, amount and quality of public spa <br />design of roadways and other public buildings and infrastructure <br />appeal reinforces the quality of life for those who reside in La <br />as those making investment decisions. <br /> <br />The City has a window of opportunity to enact policies and stand <br />influence the quality of its natural and built environments. Wit <br />and development standards to accentuate the design of corridors, <br />(like Downtown), neighborhoods, and open spaces, there may be a <br />image) was among the concerns expressed throughout the public pr <br />Indeed, the character of new development and redevelopment will <br />and may <br />attract and maintain new investment. <br /> <br />Finally, aesthetic enhancements such as the design of buildings, <br />and screening, sign control, and site amenities also contribute <br />community character. <br /> <br />Key Planning Considerations <br />Key planning considerations for enhancing community character in <br /> <br />1)Pursuing opportunities to create unique, signature areas in the <br />community (particular destinations, corridors, public facilities <br />open space areas). <br />2) <br />the aesthetic treatments at community entries. <br />3)Coordinating gateway improvements so that a consistent, high-qua <br />appearance exists at all entry points to the City. <br />4)Enhancing wayfinding, not only to help residents and visitors na <br />the community and find its key destinations, but also as a unify <br />element across the City. <br />5) <br />enhanced image of the City is created. <br /> <br />Based on these planning considerations, the following goals, act <br />initiatives address specific issues and needs identified during <br />participation process (and outlined in Chapter 1, Plan Context). <br /> <br /> <br />2.15 <br /> <br />2. <br />tx Adopted July 20, 2009 <br /> <br />