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Soundwalls and Benns Soundwalls along maior arterial streets. such as those alonr Stoneridre Drive west of Bopyard Road were installed in the 1970s and 1980s. 'lllese walls create a bland monotonous appearancc. In areas. the appearance of soundwalls has been softened by growinr vines. In some areas. such as in the Country Fair and Del Prado neighborhoods. the maintenance of soundwalls has been delayed. further compromising their appearance. Landscape berms provide sound attenuation and arc attractive alternatives to soundwalls. Other desifDl solutions include frontare roads with homes facing thorou!,hfares (such as portions of Hopyard and Foothill roads) and lush landscapinr such as along portions of Valley Avenue. However this re<juires significant maintenance. A new landscaped berm was installed west of the freeway near the Pheasant Ridge neighborhood. Utilities 'llle City and other utility providers own and maintain the above-fD'ound utilities and utility boxes which arc present on many streets in the city. 'll,ese utilities include traffic control devices. irrigation controls. and backllow prevention devices. If not well desifDled. located. and screened these utilities can negatively impact the character of city streets. IMPLEMENTlNC CHf.R..\CfEREXISTlNG PROGRAMS AND IMPLEMENTATION Fftmtly-{ffientlltitm-Community Programs and Activities Fatnil} ~ altJt::i art: d:':1J UnpUItaIlt tu tht: t:ulIullunit). The nurturing of <::hikht:Jl ,11H..J .Jl.pp......1t f""l J....I.iuu pre, ided bl the famill 'truelUle of all individuals. YOllllV and old. has played a major part in making Pleasanton the community it is today. Supportinv community members is considered vital to maintainine a thrivinv sustainable COITItTIunity in years to COOle. ~111C provrmns and activities mentioned below can assist in renerating a healthy well-cared-for. and intel'rated community. Community Activities Plcasanton provides numerous opportunities for fmnilics and individual community lTIClnbcrs through activities and special events which appeal to all age groups and bring members of the community into contact with one another. Pleasanton embraces a broad definition of family that encompasses a variety of family arrangements and lifestyles. Centers for community activities include parks, religious facilities, restaurants, the Alameda County Fairgrounds, and schools. _ The pre.!et, "tion .1Ilt! .Iupport of [amill ,.Iue.. b eon.!idered ,ital to ,...,intaining . tl1ft,ing et>l.lIlUlnill in lea.. It> eome. See also Human Services in the Pubic Facilities and Community Programs Element. In Pleasanton. special events while important for generating community interaction. are weil,hed against their potential impacts on the business community. such as disruptions to regular operations during street closures. Community Chamctcr 011607 rcJlinc 10-14 12/'l:1/~Xl6