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design elements - San Jacinto Texas Historic District

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Select furnishings and other site details from a consistent family of<br />

products germane to the history and character of the <strong>District</strong>.<br />

Consider the fencing, brick, hardware,<br />

benches, etc. that have already been<br />

incorporated into the Project Stars <strong>design</strong>s.<br />

For example, use custom sewer covers<br />

showing the <strong>District</strong> stars theme and<br />

incorporate additional information as desired<br />

by individual communities. This information<br />

may include wayfi nding, points of historic<br />

or cultural interest, or other information.<br />

TXDOT has recently adopted a <strong>District</strong><br />

license plate, which should also be promoted<br />

within the <strong>District</strong>. See Design Elements for<br />

suggested furnishings and details.<br />

126 │ BEST PRACTICES<br />

Poligon Park Architecture bus shelter.<br />

Site furnishings evoke a local character.<br />

Rustic furnishings evoke a more rural look and feel.<br />

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