design elements - San Jacinto Texas Historic District

Contents
I. Introduction
5
San Jacinto Texas Historic District 7
Natural History 9
Corridor Standards 10
First Principles 11
How to Use this Guide 12
II. Design Scenarios
15
Freeway 18
Farm to Market Roads 24
Main Streets 28
Local Roads 34
Community Gateways 38
Project Stars Sites 44
III. Design Elements
51
Design Inspiration 55
Plant Lists 56
Top 10 Trees 58
Iconography 60
Lighting 64
Pavers 66
Site Furnishings 68
Fencing 71
Signage 75
Gateways 77
IV. Best Practices
79
Landscape 81
Infrastructure 97
Lighting 109
Circulation 115
Amenities 123
V. Appendices
131
Appendix A - Strategies 133
Appendix B - Natural History 153
Appendix C - Bikeway Plans 165
Appendix D - Texas Toolbox 171