design elements - San Jacinto Texas Historic District

As formal entryways into communities,
gateways require the application of iconic
monuments appropriate to the scale of the
gateway itself and the corridors that lead
through that gateway, as depicted in the
conceptual plans on these pages.
The traffi c circles on either side of the Washburn
Tunnel are gateways into Pasadena and Galena
Park. The Project Stars monument, formal
landscaping, and unique traffi c elements signify
the arrival at a special place with a cultural and
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historic signifi cance. The retaining wall, paving
bands, and shade trees can all incorporate the
Design Elements and Best Practices to more
fully evoke the history and character of the
District. Similarly, the Community Gateway
concepts shown at right depict the use of Project
Stars monuments with EPICArt and unique
architectural elements. These designs can be
further enhanced through the application of a
fi ner grained application of Design Elements,
such as:
Washburn Tunnel concept (Harris County Precinct 2 Project Stars Icon Design and Guidelines, 2008. Clark Condon Associates).
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Integrate bio-infi ltration measures within
landscaped areas to infi ltrate runoff .
Enhance the planned planting zones using
a selection of recommended trees, shrubs,
groundcover, and other vegetation.
Incorporate pedestrian crosswalks and traffi c
calming measures to protect pedestrians and
others moving to and from the park from
the Harrisburg residential and commercial
areas.