Ensure adequate provision for space for tree planting is provided in corridor preservation and concept design exercises.
Benefits
- Increases canopy to mitigate against urban heat island effect
- Leads to people feeling safer and more comfortable walking and cycling
- Can contribute to biodiversity
Considerations
- Providing setback or barriers between trees and vehicles may be needed in higher speed environments
Reference
TfNSW Guide
TS 01595 Landscape Design Guidelines
Examples
Camden Valley Way at Prestons incorporates new vegetation among retained, existing vegetation providing the benefit of shade for walking and cycling immediately at completion, as well as incorporating existing landscape character.
Location:
Camden Valley Way, Prestons between Ash Road and Bernera Road
Agency responsible:
TfNSW
Harold Street, Parramatta incorporates closely spaced street trees along an important walking route.
Location:
Harold Street, Parramatta between Church Street and Trott Street
Agency responsible:
City of Parramatta
Application
| Local streets | Main streets | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential lane |  | Destination high street |  |
| Residential way | | Transit street | |
| Yield street | | Connector avenue | |
| Neighbourhood street | | Arterial high street | |
| Connector street | | Transit arterial | |
| Urban centre street | | ||
| Enterprise street | | ||
| Main roads | Civic spaces | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit only corridor | | Civic high street | |
| Rural link | | Transit mall | |
| Rural highway | | Civic lane | |
| Secondary arterial | | Service lane | |
| Principal arterial | | ||
| Motorway |  | ||
Legend
| Appropriate treatment |
| Use with caution |
| Inappropriate treatment |
 | Not applicable |