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enee.trage" to let,.in ,ueh buiklingJ .. hele. el p""ible. ReJtolation ef 8mamentatiou, and del,.ilJ remo.ed during pre. iou, remoddling' ,hould abo be encouraged. Speeial ,ide.. alllS, lighting, ,ignage, and .ltreet furnitule ,Iwuld be enetltll'lged to e.<lend the LJowtlto....n';j pt:de3tri~ul .ilIag' dur..clef be}ond ~Iain t-:trcet into. Ju..ljaeent cmnn.ereial.uul U::.lidentill ll1'el&lo ,trengthen and broaden the feeling of thi, unique di,triet. Green Building Ordinance Plcasanton is pioneering the itnplcmcntation of an ordinance requiring "green building" techniques to be used in commercial, civic, and residential developments. Green building is the concept of creating structures and site designs using construction, siting, design, and operation techniques and renewable and environmentally friendly materials that limit the negative effects upon the surrounding natural environment and promote the health of building users. By encouraging buildings complementary to the environment, the City is increasing the awareness and importance of its natural setting. Green building and preservation of the environment arc integral parts to the enhancement of Pleasanton's community character. Structures such as Livcnnorc-Plcasanton Fire Station Nutnbcr 4 and the Applied Biosystems offices have led the way for green building in Pleasanton. Green building is indicative of Pleasanton's efforts to plan for sustainability so that many generations can enjoy a high quality of life. See the Green Building section of the Energy Element and the Sustainable Development and Planning section of the 1\ir Quality Element for further discussion of green building. Public Art Plans Programs. and Procedures The City is currently developing a Downtown Public Art Master Plan. 'l1,e Plan will identify opportunities for temporary and permanent public art, preferred themes, and preferred media. '[1,e City also has a memorial public arts program in which monetary contributions for public art arc accepted in memory of others. In addition, the current procedure of encouraging developers to install public art is achieving success. Several office and commercial developments, such as Bemal Corporate Park and the new development at 5050 Hopyard Road, include distinctive public art. There arc opportunities for public art throughout the city, including entryway art, such as at the BART stations, and especially in/near public tights-of-way. See also Communiry Facilities and Cultural Arts section in the Public Facilities and Community Programs Element. City Entries Enhancement Street entries to the City should reinforce Pleasanton's unique character, exemplify residents' pride, and welcome visitors. Qualiry signage and landscaping should be considered at all major entries from freeways and surrounding comtnunicics. 1\rroyo del Valle Enhancement 'Ibe Arroyo del Valle is a natural waterway which mns through Pleasanton and touches the northem edge of the Downtown. Some pedestrian access is currently available along the Arroyo, and Communit}, C:harnctl.r 011(>117 rl.Jlinc 10-16 1/3/21Kl7