Use changes in vegetation of an appropriate scale and contrast with surroundings to convey the existence of a looming decision point.
Benefits and considerations
- Contributes to local landscape character
- Contributes to a memorable journey
- Assists with wayfinding
Example
The Yarra Interchange at the junction of the Hume and Federal Highways is distinctive, reinforcing the decision point between Sydney and Canberra. Several rows of upright poplars are arranged in avenues, with the arrangement starting well ahead of the interchange and continuing through it. The poplars have a scale appropriate to the corridor, and being deciduous add year-round interest.
Details
Location:
Hume Highway/Federal Highway Interchange, Yarra
Agency responsible:
TfNSW
Application
| Main roads | Main streets | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorway |  | Transit boulevard | |
| Principal arterial | | High-activity high street | |
| Rural highway | | High-activity mall |  |
| Rural link | | Transit street | |
| Connector avenue | | ||
| Transit way | | ||
| Local streets | Civic space | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Connector street | | Destination high street | |
| Neighbourhood street | | Mall | |
| Yield street | | Civic lane | |
| Residential way | | Service lane | |
| Residential lane | | ||
| Street park | | ||
| Enterprise street | | ||
Legend
| Appropriate treatment |
 | Use with caution |
 | Inappropriate treatment |
| Not applicable |