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Chapter 5 ! Cary Public Art Opportunities 34 Procession + Arrival There are multiple ways people find their way downtown and then navigate the town center. The main entry poi nts to downtown should be emphasized through art projects at a scale for vehicular movement, serving as a landmark and signaling arrival. Public art is important in transition areas to serve as wayfinding objects and signal the entry into unique spaces. Transition areas are places where pedestrians and cyclists begin their journey into downtown, either from parking lots, greenways, or bus stops. Landmark objects , repeating elements and integrated art in sidewalks, crosswalks, and adjoining plazas augment the downtown experience , and connect the experience from one site to another . Public art can en liven "dead areas" within the public realm, such as parking lots and blank walls . The Diagram at left shows the main public realm and the locations at which public art can enhance the experience of arrival and procession downtown. Destinations Public art in downtown destination places attracts visitors and provides a memorable experience that encourages return visits. The Cary Arts Center, theatre, town hall and rail station all include existing or planned public art that is integrated into the building or freestanding on the site. Downtown's destination places can include public art that enhance s each place and connects the experience from one site to a nother. The d iagram to the left shows the location of destination places and their proximity to each other. Destinations Public art at downtown destination s adds a sense of identity that creates a memorable experience, attracts visitors , and encourages return visits. The Cary Arts Ce nter, theatre, town hall , and rail station all include existing or planned public art as freestanding pieces on the site or integrated in the building architecture . Downtown's destination places should include public art that enhance s the visibility and grandeur of the place. The d iagram to the left shows the location of destination places and their proximity to one other.