A successful neighborhood is not complete until its open space, streets and sidewalks
have been “furnished”. The items that are referred to as streetscape elements in this
guideline include such things as sidewalks, benches, trash receptacles, etc. These are
the elements that help to reinforce the character of the neighborhood. Other items such
as fountains and kiosks fit into this category and are included in this guideline, but are
of course, more selective and dependent on specific locations on the plan.
The following section addresses a full “catalog” of streetscape elements that are to be
considered as part of the overall Town Center vocabulary. The catalog is meant to
establish a minimum standard for streetscape elements, and encourages developers and
designers to place as much importance on the selection of these elements as they do on
the architecture and open space design. Rockville Town Center as a whole will only be
as good as the sum of “all” of its parts.