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special days. The entrance road, or the primary road, is typically the most
suitable for this designation. The development plan should provide for
sockets adjacent to the roadway for the erection of temporary flag staffs,
approximately 4500 mm to 9000 mm (15' to 30') high, spaced 6000 mm to
9000 mm (15' to 30') apart.
Veterans Memorial
The cemetery development plan includes the design and siting of a
potential major memorial donation by a veterans service organization.
This memorial to all veterans (for example, a statue or wall) would occupy
approximately 72 m2 (800 square feet). Select a site in a prominent area,
perhaps in the general vicinity of the Flag/ Assembly Area or the Memorial
Walkway/ Donations Area. The location need not be adjacent to a
roadway, but pedestrian access to the memorial site is required. The
cemetery development plan will show a location for a memorial, ingress
and egress to the site, and the design of the memorial. The cemetery
development must appear complete even if the potential memorial is
never installed.
Carillon Tower Location
The cemetery development plan includes a site designated for a
carillon tower, which potentially could be donated to the national cemetery.
The tower would be approximately 13.5 m (45 feet) high and 1800 mm x
1800 mm (6' x 6') at the base.
Architectural Considerations
Public Information Center
Siting
Visibility and accessibility from the main entrance road are necessary.
The Public Information Center is a visitor orientation facility and should be
situated to serve the public prior to their involvement with cemetery
activities and to effectively dispense information and guidance to visitors
and funeral attendees. The facility must be located adjacent to the
Cortege Assembly Area. It should convey an impression of permanence,
be integrated with the site, and utilize the regional vernacular. The
buildings and outdoor spaces should be constructed of durable building
materials and have finishes that require little maintenance. It should have
a residential scale and a non-institutional character, while having a solid
and enduring appearance.
VA Design Guide -- National Cemetery Administration
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