VOLUME 1 HUMAN SETTLEMENT PLANNING AND ... - CSIR

GUIDELINES FOR HUMAN SETTLEMENT PLANNING AND DESIGNTable 5.3.11: Public furniture and signage (continued)Pedestrian-orientated streetsProvide functional andaesthetically pleasingpublic furniture.• Furniture shouldsupport theenvisaged characterof the street.• Furniture couldinclude fountains,litter bins, busshelters, benches,lighting or basketballrings, depending onthe context withinwhich the street issituated.Coordinate signage. • Signage shouldsupport the creationof a unified characterfor the street andconvey informationto local residents. Anotice board could beused for thispurpose. 1• Within a woonerftype of street,signage shouldmainly convey themessage to vehiclesthat they shoulddrive slowly, due to anumber of otherusers occupying thestreet for differentreasons.• Within an arcade,signage will mainlybe geared topedestrians,indicating wherewhat can be found. 2Hard open spaces Chapter 5.339