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is needed to provide visual and physical access to the Willamette River and the riverfront path system. Downtown Gateways All four Great Streets provide major entrances into, not just through, downtown. These entrances should be distinct to signify these streets and to reinforce the identity of downtown. A creative solution including public improvements such as landscaping and artful direction and information signs should be crafted for each key location. Policies 1. Emphasize Broadway, Willamette Street, 5th and 8th Avenues as Great Streets through public improvements and development guidelines. Include portions of these streets as follows: · Willamette between 5th and 13th Avenues · Broadway between Lincoln and Hilyard · 5th Avenue between Lincoln and High Street (with potential extension to the Willamette River) · 8th Avenue between Willamette Street and the Willamette River 2. Strongly encourage the location of significant municipal, county, state and federal buildings along 8th Avenue. Implementation Strategies A. Develop a separate design strategy for each Great Street. Include street improvement elements such as: public art, special planting schemes, center medians, street lamps, benches and kiosks, banners, and building, street and information signs. B. Develop design guidelines for buildings along the Great Streets. Include elements such as setback, quality of materials, design of first floor, and treatment of parking. C. Link Great Streets to important public places, including urban plazas and open spaces. D. Seek funding and develop a plan for a new City Hall and police station along East 8th Avenue. Projects Examples of possible projects that address the implementation strategies: · Implement street improvements for 8th Avenue, with public art elements, special light standards, signs and street furniture. 18