1.4 LANDSCAPE 1.4.3 DESIGN FOR COMMUNITY continued The coastal edge Passive surveillance (overlooking provided by adjoining some open areas of lawn to allow passive and informal recreation activities. The continuous vegetated character of the harbour edge is houses and streets) should be provided for the coastal critical to the character of the peninsula, and the integrity of walkway possible, without detracting from the Where possible there should be a small carpark at the its ecological functions. In addition the following design natural experience. Where possible, a minimum of 2m end of each road adjoining a headland open space to principles either side of the walkway should be kept open (e.g. no, allow access to the coastal walkway for visitors or only low vegetation present) to provide for passive transporting children, bicycles, elderly people etc. An ongoing programme of weed removal and surveillance and visibility. Alternate walking routes may supplementary revegetation planting should be be provided to access any special features along the Seating should be located along the coastal walkway to implemented. walkway. take advantage of sun and shade, and should include a range of seating options for all ages and abilities, Outlook to the harbour should be provided feasible Lighting should not be provided for the coastal walkway including benches and seats with backs and arms. along the coastal walkway. except in circumstances where there is already partial These should be located with appropriate surrounding ambient lighting from adjoining streets, or where full space so as not to impede walkway activity when in use. Plant species should be selected to achieve the effect lighting is required for pedestrian safety. A clear entry intended by the Street and Lot Frontage Planting and exit point exists for this section of walkway. The coastal walkway should have its own suite of park Themes Plan. furniture and signage, different from that of Open spaces on headlands should be landscaped to neighbourhood open space and standardised across all Multiple entry and exit points should be provided to the include picnic spaces and allow views of the harbour, coastal reserves, unless incorporated into low walls and coastal walkway. the coastal walkway and native coastal vegetation, with other features that are specific to the design of a space. 1 DESIGN GUIDELINES ARCHITECTURE LANDSCAPE pg. 32
1.4 LANDSCAPE 1.4.3 DESIGN FOR COMMUNITY continued The coastal edge The continuous vegetated character of the harbour edge is critical to the character of the peninsula, and the integrity of its ecological functions. In addition the following design principles An ongoing programme of weed removal and supplementary revegetation planting should be implemented. Outlook to the harbour should be provided feasible along the coastal walkway. Plant species should be selected to achieve the effect intended by the Street and Lot Frontage Planting Themes Plan. Multiple entry and exit points should be provided to the coastal walkway. Passive surveillance (overlooking provided by adjoining houses and streets) should be provided for the coastal walkway possible, without detracting from the natural experience. Where possible, a minimum of 2m either side of the walkway should be kept open (e.g. no, or only low vegetation present) to provide for passive surveillance and visibility. Alternate walking routes may be provided to access any special features along the walkway. Lighting should not be provided for the coastal walkway except in circumstances where there is already partial ambient lighting from adjoining streets, or where full lighting is required for pedestrian safety. A clear entry and exit point exists for this section of walkway. Open spaces on headlands should be landscaped to include picnic spaces and allow views of the harbour, the coastal walkway and native coastal vegetation, with some open areas of lawn to allow passive and informal recreation activities. Where possible there should be a small carpark at the end of each road adjoining a headland open space to allow access to the coastal walkway for visitors transporting children, bicycles, elderly people etc. Seating should be located along the coastal walkway to take advantage of sun and shade, and should include a range of seating options for all ages and abilities, including benches and seats with backs and arms. These should be located with appropriate surrounding space so as not to impede walkway activity when in use. The coastal walkway should have its own suite of park furniture and signage, different from that of neighbourhood open space and standardised across all coastal reserves, unless incorporated into low walls and other features that are specific to the design of a space. 1 DESIGN GUIDELINES ARCHITECTURE LANDSCAPE pg. 32
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