A downtown is the historic business district of the community. It generally provides a variety of uses, which may include, but are not necessarily limited to, retail stores, offices, government buildings, theaters, housing developed through the reuse of old buildings, parking facilities, public spaces and other features that draw residents and visitors.

A public space may be a gathering spot or part of a neighborhood, downtown, special district, waterfront or other area within the public realm that helps promote social interaction and a sense of community.

A street comprises the entire three-dimensional visual corridor, including how it relates to the adjacent development. Submissions should document the street’s character, form and function.

A neighborhood is a geographic unit within the municipality that is typically bordered by significant physical features, either natural or man-made.