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encouraged to retain such buildings wherever possible. Restoration of ornamentations and details remo.ed during prcvioU3 remodcllings should aho be encouraged. Special sidcNaH{s, lighting, signagc, and street furniture should be encouraged to c.<tend the Downtown's pedcstrian village character beyond Main Strect into adjaccnt commercial and rcsidcntial areas to strengthen and broaden the fecling of this unique district. Green Building Ordinance Pleasanton is pioneering the implementation of an ordinance requiring "green building" techniques to be used in commercial. civic. and residential developments. Green building is the concept of creating stmctures and site designs using constmction. 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 are integral parts to the enhancement of Pleasanton's community character. Stmctures such as Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Station Number 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 Air 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. The Plan will identify opportunities for temporary and permanent public art. preferred themes. and preferred media. The City also has a memorial public arts program in which monetary contributions for public art are 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 Bernal Corporate Park and the new development at 5050 Hopyard Road. include distinctive public art. There are opportunities for public art throughout the city. including entryway art. such as at the BART stations. and especially in/near public rights-of-way. See also Community 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. Quality signage and landscaping should be considered at all major entries from freeways and surrounding communities. Arroyo del Valle Enhancement The Arroyo del Valle is a natural waterway which mns through Pleasanton and touches the northern edge of the Downtown. Some pedestrian access is currently available along the Arroyo, and Community Character 011607 redline 1 0-16 1/03/2007