The preferred strategy is to maximise opportunities for planting new street trees and low-level landscaping and to replace non-performing or dying specimens (e.g. street infill).
Strengthen the overall structure and legibility of the Precinct by creating avenues and defining primary connections and routes. Use larger trees to define major roads and routes.
Build on existing trees of value including large remnant trees along creek corridors.
Priority is given to establishing a single character along the length of a street rather than breaking streets into a number of precincts with different planting characters.
Utilise tree planting to provide comfort to the public realm and built form – environmental protection from sun / wind, contribute to establishing microclimates and to considering deciduous trees.
Underground overhead wires (with PLEC) for key streetscapes and main roads (to improve streetscape appearance and allow planting of larger tree species).
Planting themes include: creeks and greenways – local native species. ‘Civic’ precinct – mix of native and exotic species which are architectural in form and provide seasonal colour. Residential areas – reflect the prevailing residential and garden character.
