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Chapter 2: The Plan <br />JLa 'dscgping,;aifd "-Srgnage <br />One of the recurrent themes throughout the Task Force's work was the need for landscaping and signage <br />improvements along 70 Corridor. The existing streetscape is bleak. "There are long stretches of shoulder <br />that are compacted red clay with no plantings. -The poor appearance of these areas leads to their misuse, <br />as parking and pull off areas. This also leads to ever - widening curb cuts at business entrances. The 70 <br />Corridor could be greatly enhanced with a landscaping program that includes shoulder plantings. <br />The.Task Force also expressed concern that signage was much needed along the 70 Corridor. ,Two types <br />of signage were mentioned as being immediately necessary. First, the Task Force agreed that <br />wayfinding signage should be added. The wayfinding signage should be designed to be compatible with <br />wayfinding signage along South Churton and in the downtown area. The wayfinding signage should aid <br />in the ability for travelers and tourists to locate key destinations in Hillsborough. <br />The second type of signage identified by the Task Force.was "Welcome to Hillsborough" signage to be <br />located along US 70 at the town limits. The': Task Force agreed that this signage would help create a <br />more legible environment for newcomers while also deterring crime activities. "The signage should be <br />coordinated and complementary with signage along other main transportation routes and should be <br />accompanied by increased lighting. <br />These types of improvements can greatly boost the image of the area as well as the real and perceived crime <br />risks. Additional landscaping also serves to soften the edges and create a more natural flow between town and <br />county while enhancing human scale and adding color to the landscape. <br />42 <br />US 70/ Cornelius Street Corridor. Strategic Plan 2007 <br />