Glossary
capital improvements
A permanent addition to the city's physical assets including structures, (sewer and water lines, streets), and other facilities, e.g, parks, and playgrounds. This may include new construction, reconstruction, or renovation that extends the useful life. The cost of land acquisition, design, construction, renovation, demolition, and equipment are all included when calculating capital expenditures.
Source: FOCUS Overview Glossary
streetscape
The environment along a street in an urbanized area. Streetscape elements include the roadway, including medians and associated landscaping, fountains, sculptures, sidewalks, on-street parking, street lighting, pedestrian lighting, traffic signals, signage, benches, trash containers, newspaper, and other vending machines, bus shelters, and other features within the area of the right-of-way.
Source: FOCUS Overview Glossary