Diamond Creek MAC Design Guidelines - Nillumbik Shire Council

1.2 The Diamond Creek Existing CharacteristicsThe image and character of the Diamond Creek town centre is formed by its distinct landscape setting and the quality of its buildings andspaces. In addition, the activity on the street created by the people who live or work in, or visit, the township is also a key aspect of itsimage and character.The natural environment of the Diamond Creek corridor and adjoining open space, is central to the township’s image and character.There is a sense that the town is surrounded by landscape due to the vegetation planted throughout, the corridor of open spaces thatruns through the heart of the town centre and the surrounding bushland or open pastoral land.Diamond Creek still retains a strong and distinctive rural township atmosphere. It is essential that the future development in the townrespects this highly valued quality.1.2.1 Existing Quality and TonesThe following provides a summary and illustration of key existing textural qualities available within the Diamond Creek MAC:▪▪▪▪Lightweight MaterialsBold and Expressive ColoursRural Bushland LandscapeTall Canopy Frames1.2.2 Existing Form and PatternThe following provides a summary and illustration of key typical building and landscape features within the Diamond Creek MAC:▪▪▪▪Low Lying and Staggered BuildingsSimple Geometric FormsStrong Horizontal LinesSlim Column Profilesnillumbik shire council | diamond creek major activity centre | general design guidelines 3