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Institutional and Civic Buildings <br /> The design of public buildings and facilities should inspire, transform and catalyze <br /> communities. Institutions and public buildings and facilities should set the standard high N <br /> for urban design in Metro Everett, utilizingqualitymaterials and site planningthat are i I t <br /> g jt <br /> _� . <br /> reflective of their prominence and importance to the community. IM <br /> Parking Facilities !I ! 1 <br /> Even though they are a necessary element in an urban setting, parking facilities can have II = """"" <br /> negative visual effects on their surroundings if not designed carefully. All new parking I <br /> facilities, regardless of whether it is a surface parking lot or a parking structure, should be <br /> designed to blend in with its surroundings and incorporate active uses along the street. ,. <br /> t <br /> Signs Figure 5:Exterior elevation of addition planned to <br /> Snohomish County Courthouse(2017 drawing) <br /> Sign design should balance the desire to convey information with a need to maintain <br /> visual aesthetics so that signage is not intrusive. The scale of signage should be relevant to the building's facades, and geared <br /> towards the pedestrian and less to the automobile. Unique signage that incorporates unusual materials or designs should be <br /> encouraged. <br /> Y VR -' , <br /> 4' 14,aotti:1777!!!\\\111111 , , kI ' 8 s '� aF <br /> 4fr <br /> cC? , r s ;$ t ` ,+ ''. .000 .$t/3-: 4tq M "411 r C�., v f e0. I1 <br /> CNS' .; .1 ., I .. '-�lWt , /I 4 _ I'111 j• <br /> , Ill a LON'04 <br /> r lit x� <br /> ry <br /> . ;, � X <br /> t <br /> t <br /> r f�MYltir y <br /> yam ' p x ;�',kw:4 � 2 <br /> Chapter 8,Urban Design 5 August 29,2018 <br />