Violet Town Streetscape

Vision & Objectives

Create a unified and visually appealing t own
Reinforce and improve existing streetscape character
Improve arrival experience
Encouraging landscaping along the road reserve that is consistent, high-quality and represents the landscape character of the town
Feature landscaping and/or public artwork in selected locations
Improve the visual appeal of carparking areas
Streetscape upgrades (shade/seating/traffic calming)

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
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 - the shopping strip, the station, the memorial gardens, the market precinct and the lions park
Employ measures to reduce vehicle speed through the shopping strip

Generate more activity
Improve current land uses such as out door dining
Create future opportunities to increase activity of surrounding land use
Provide places for gathering, sports, play, resting and dining in a landscaped or sheltered setting

Improve the environmental function of the street
Maximise the opportunities f or incorporating landscaping into the streetscape to buffer noise, screen pedestrians from vehicle traffic, beautify the streetscape, and provide weather protection
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