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DESIGN PALETTE Colors and Finishes Using standard colors and finishes on streetscape elements will help to create greater unity and cohesion across downtown. • Downtown Color Standard: Victor Stanley's "Tavern Square Green" is the recommended standard color for downtown and will be incorporated with light poles, bench frames, waste receptacles, ash urns, pay and display parking meters, bicycle racks, bollards, and other elements. • Downtown Finish Standard: Powdercoat finishes over self-healing galvanized zinc pretreatments are recommended for iron and/or steel streetscape elements. The end result should prevent rust, provide excellent gloss retention, and resist cracking, chipping, and abrasion. An epoxy primer can also be applied between the zinc pretreatment and topcoat to increase adhesion and strengthen their bond. Special preparation of galvanized finishes may be necessary to guarantee adhesion. Review finish specifications and include contractual mechanism to ensure quality and durability. Elements constructed with aluminum do not require the zinc pretreatment but may still require a powdercoat finish, depending on the use. Stainless and galvanized steel elements do not require a zinc pretreatment or powdercoat finish. Artwork and Design Features In downtown Everett, Colby Avenue is a good example for having artwork in the street and creating a lively atmosphere around it. The artwork and design features r can be implemented in a variety of ways, but the _ `` pedestal-mounted sculptures at Colby intersections are particularly effective. It is recommended that this effort F. be extended. As noted in the Pavements section, Al ,t a decorative pavement may be permitted at appropriate -- '' i °' oik locations. ;. Street Trees and Landscaping In general, the placement of trees and landscaping is Figure 26. The art on Colby Avenue adds pleasing grace notes. recommended wherever space and conditions allow since plants have a great positive effect on the overall streetscape. They add color, seasonal interest, and a living presence to the street, improve both storm water and air quality, provide a sense of enclosure for both drivers and pedestrian, and perform as traffic-calming influences since it is easier for drivers to sense their speed when they can visually experience it by passing vertical elements. In this plan, the design team made recommendations based on a variety of elements that influence the tree selection. The followings are examples: • Traffic volume of the street. • Adjacent land use. 22