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Section F: Public Realm <br /> commercial offices. Placement of lighting fixtures should also be done to facilitate <br /> maintenance such as re-lamping. <br /> Maintenance and Operation— Lighting fixtures should be placed and designed to minimize <br /> mairlenance and operation costs. This includes maximizing lamp life through the use of <br /> motion detectors,photo-voltage switches and timer switches. Where possible, lighting may <br /> serve more than one illumination function. <br /> Materials -Exterior lighting will be constructed of materials durable inthe marine climate. <br /> Fixtures should have vandalism protection where possible. Materials include stainless steel, <br /> heavy gauge aluminum,and metals with a powder coat fmish. <br /> Finishes-Finishes will be durable and low maintenance. Finishes shall be stainless,galvanized, <br /> or powder coated. <br /> Colors—For exterior light fixtures that are not stainless or galvanized, finishes s houldbe black, <br /> oruseadark color that fits into a color scheme that is appropriate to the District. <br /> Exterior Lighting Types <br /> Area Lights- Lighting of large gathering places and the Performance Venue may use <br /> pole-mounted fixtures with twin arms for an extended light on one arm and either flower <br /> baskets, banners, or theme medallions suspended from the other. Lighting shall mount on <br /> poles that are no higher than area second story window levels. Light must be focused <br /> downward and shielded from the night sky and from residences. <br /> Pedestrian Lighting-For safety, security, and for aesthetics, pedestrian lighting is an important <br /> aspect of plazas and open spaces. Pedestrian lighting will be achieved with wall mounted <br /> lights, illuminated bollards, footpath lights, or in some cases pole style lighting. Where <br /> possible, use either recessed, wall mounted, or free standing bollard light fixtures that keep <br /> the light low to illuminate the ground plane and seating surfaces. Inset stairway and stair <br /> step lights are required on all stairs. <br /> • Pole style pedestrian lights are smaller than area lights and may be either fixtures on <br /> poles or illuminate poles. These lights are 10' maximum height will have a lower <br /> illumination then area lights. Light must be focused downward and shielded from the <br /> night sky and from residences to minimize any potential impact on views. Poles may <br /> include arm extensions for planted baskets. <br /> • Bollard lights may be used at pedestrian ways where plazas are adjacent to connecting <br /> roadways and parking, or they may be used for lighting the ground plane of plazas. <br /> They can enhance pedestrian safety, way finding, and ornamentation. <br /> • Other pedestrian illumination for open space may include wall-mounted fixtures on <br /> building bordering plazas. These could double illuminate flower beds/planters or other <br /> features as well. <br /> Accent Lighting- Accent lighting will be used to emphasize or mark special features such as <br /> fountains, walls, sculpture, planters, or trees. Fixtures shall be inconspicuous and durable <br /> should be recessed in walls, ground planes, or steps. Accent lights may also serve multi- <br /> 2014 Waterfront Place Central Supplemental Design Guidelines -62- <br />