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AC 150/5300-4B <br />6/24/75 <br />e. Other beautification features of airport landscaping may include <br />the installation of underground wiring, improved lighting, well- <br />defined pedestrian circulation, and signs. <br />80. ARCHITECTURE. Airport structures, especially terminal and administra- <br />tion buildings, are focal points of airport activity. These buildings <br />identify the airport and are places where people experience the activi— <br />ties of the airport. The condition of airport buildings, therefore, <br />is often used by the public as a measure in judging the condition of <br />the entire airport. In the construction of airport buildings, it is <br />often easy to erect attractive buildings as it is to build something <br />offensive. <br />a. Restoration of old airport buildings, including painting and struc- <br />tural repairs, can improve the overall appearance of the airport <br />and reduce maintenance costs. Excessive repairs, heat loss, <br />insurance rates, and other utility costs can often be reduced with <br />a preventive maintenance program and other building improvements. <br />b. Improved interiors of airport terminal and administration buildings <br />will also add to the amenities expected in such places of public <br />assembly. Clean furniture, restrooms, and other lounge facilities <br />are basic to any local building improvement program. <br />81. CLEANUP PROGRAMS. <br />a. These programs require little advance preparation, are inexpensive, <br />and, in some cases, provide the most immediate visual improvement. <br />A simple program to remove junk, trash, and unsightly underbrush; <br />to repair fences; and to paint may be the only beautification <br />activity required at some airports. <br />b. The county agricultural agent is the local representative of the <br />Extension Service of the State Land Grant College or University <br />and the Federal Extension Service. As such, he has available the <br />latest agricultural research results. He can provide current <br />information on grass, shrub, and tree species; soil testing; fer- <br />tilization and landscaping plus cultural practices. The county <br />agent also has available the services of university staff special- <br />ists in horticulture, forestry, soils, landscaping, agronomy, and <br />other disciplines that may be included in a comprehensive beautifi- <br />cation program. Under certain conditions, local nurseries and the <br />U.S. Forest Service may offer plants for local beautification <br />projects. <br />Page 90 <br />Chap 13 <br />Par 79 <br />i <br />