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In addition to Ihe bosically physicol benefih to be derived from the previously mentioned planl densities, the northern S<!ctions of the study areo do derive some ethereal value from them. The tree I ined streets have a quieter, cooler, les~ harried "feel" thon do more barren areas where dense tree and shrub 6lrowth has either not been initiated or has not hod time to mature. P"blicandquosi-pvblicfacilitiesinorincloseproximitytothe Shook's Run study area which provide bosic S<!rvices often odd to the environment in other, Ie.. .pecific ways. For example, Patty Jewett Golf Course and Memorial Pork, being very close to the Shoak'.Run area, lend an air of openness ond opparlcmity without phy.ically being a port of the area. Focililiesofthis type, including such S<!eming!yunlikely "e>pen spoce"os Evergreen Cemetery, provide a visual and Plychologice>1 break in the essentiallymanotonouspatfem of the fabric of the City for those who merely glance of them while driving by os weJl os for those who make regularu.e e>fthe recreation space they provide. Pvblic buildings and focilitie. hove been enumerated ald evaluated to a greater extent in onather.ection of the Interim Report but from the perspective of environment and imogery they OS$ume the very importont rol.. e>faccentuation. By token of their scale alone they ore visible against the bockgroundof.ingle fcrnlly homes thatpredorninofes in the Shook's Run area. Whendesignedwell initially ond then well maintained they provide contrast, accent and positive visuolstimulatian that greatly improves the image ondinterestqualitiesofaneighbe>rhoe><!.St.FrancisHe>spital and the Coloroda School for the Deofand Blind ore examples in the Shook's Run study area of positive imagery accents embodied in public ondquosi-publicfacililies. Other public ondquosi~publi<; units in the study area have ..m;lar potential farpo.itive influence an the e'wironment but in many c"ses the potential goes unrealized Or is evenbiocked. The City Hall Annex - Police Headquarters complex for example i. $0 vi...ally conFu,ingthat it i, difficullto forma value judgementasto its "ppropriate place on a po,itive -negative environmental influence continuum. There ore several excellent, mature landscape'ped- mens at City Hall propec,,"d I...., soolh focad.. e>fpolic.. ~ad- quorte" is aflroctlve and well maintained. But the visual aspects afthe porking and alley areas ore strongly negative and the paint choice, facade remodeling and detailing, and total lock of land- ~ 24 -