design elements - San Jacinto Texas Historic District

PROJECT STARS SITES
Design standards for Project Stars sites should
increase the visibility and sense of place of
culturally and historically signifi cant locations.
The Design Elements and Best Practices that
apply to Project Stars sites can likewise be
applied to EPICArt sites.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
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Ornamental landscapes, natural landforms,
naturalized landscapes and edges may be
used to accentuate Project Star sites.
Public art may be used to enhance the
signifi cance of an area on a larger scale.
Accent lighting should be used to highlight
public art and Project Stars sites.
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Iconography and monumentation defi ne
these areas as important to the history and
culture of the area.
The use of pavers, fencing, and other
furnishings and materials can further enhance
the signifi cance and beauty of these sites.
The existing Project Stars site, at the intersection of
SH-146 and Business 146 in Baytown, occurs at the
juncture of a highway interchange. This expansive
land use includes signifi cant areas of impervious
paving that impacts the surrounding landscape.
Large swaths of turf grass require maintenance
out of proportion to the ecological services
provided, and highway stormwater runoff is likely
sent directly into the adjacent waterways .