Strathbogie Streetscape

Vision & Objectives

Create a unified and visually appealing town
Reinforce and improve existing streetscape character
Improve arrival experience
Encouraging landscaping that is contextually considerate in species selection and is consider ate of the landscape character of the town
Feature landscaping and/or public artwork in selected locations
Improve the visual appeal of carparking areas

Create a local sense of place by reinforcing identity and telling local stories through the choice of materials and placemaking
Reinforce visual and physical connections to the surrounding landscape and heritage

Connect the community and visitors to the surrounding natural landscape
Facilitate walkable streets with key signage to enhance visitor experience
Improve mobility access, circulation, safety and connectivity in the pedestrian and cycling network
Create links and wayfinding methods to enhance locals and visitors experience of the township with particular regard for key community assets - bridge to bridge walk, Nunganook walk, recreation reserve
Create visual cues that encourage reduced vehicle speed through town centre

Generate more activity
Improve current land uses such as outdoor dining
Create future opportunities to increase activity of surrounding land use
Provide places for gathering, the arts, sports, play, resting and dining in a landscaped or sheltered setting
Provide infrastructure such as sea ting, bike racks, water refill stations

Improve the environmental function of the street and improve drainage
Embrace opportunities to increase passive irrigation and stormwater
Replace landscape treatments that are at the end of their life cycle
Increase the capacity of existing green networks to enhance biodiversity and habitat corridors
Ensuring the retention and renewal of the significant mature street trees and the character of leafy Streetscapes
Introduce additional shade trees to increase year round engagement with the streetscape