5. Landscaped Boulevards

Many people derive their impressions of the City while driving through it. Therefore, improving the view from the road is necessary to create a positive image for the City. Corridor plans should be prepared for the major streets, identifying improvements to their visual quality and traffic flow, and reducing the chaotic signage, multiple drive-ways and overhead utilities.


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Qualtiy landscaped boulevards like this one on Warwick Blvd. near Oyster Point Road is appealing. (Popup full image) 
 

Development sites at key intersections and interchanges should be planned for exemplary development. Whether public or private, these plans should incorporate quality architecture and landscaping to strengthen the public perception of beauty and order.
 

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Unappealing (Left) --- Appealing (Right) Improving the view from the road is necessary to create a positive (Popup full image)