Hagersville Streetscape Plan
Hagersville Streetscape Plan - Haldimand County
Hagersville Streetscape Plan - Haldimand County
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<strong>Plan</strong>tings<br />
The objective for plantings in downtown <strong>Hagersville</strong> is to provide a<br />
greener, softer and more visually interesting walking environment<br />
within the area throughout the different seasons. <strong>Plan</strong>tings should:<br />
a) Be limited to shrubs, ornamental grasses and perennials that<br />
are native, non‐invasive, low maintenance, demonstrate salt<br />
tolerance and/or drought tolerance, and are suited to the soil<br />
conditions for which they are proposed in order to better<br />
promote growth and success within the downtown<br />
environment.<br />
b) Be no more than 0.9 metres in height along the street edge to<br />
avoid the creation of hiding spaces, or 0.45 metres in height at<br />
street corners or drive aisles to be respectful of sight line<br />
triangles to promote pedestrian safety.<br />
c) Provide seasonal interest through a combination of coniferous<br />
and deciduous plant material that provide varying bloom<br />
periods, leaf, flower or fall colour.<br />
d) Use high quality materials such as brick or stone for raised<br />
planters that are reflective of the desired character. <strong>Plan</strong>ter<br />
wall heights along walkways at least 0.4 metres in height are<br />
recommended to promote informal seating areas along the<br />
street frontage.<br />
e) <strong>Plan</strong>ting beds in combination with fencing or other decorative<br />
elements should be implemented along the street edge to<br />
frame driveway entrances, and screen parking areas, and help<br />
define the public and private realm.<br />
f) <strong>Plan</strong>t materials which produce noxious fruits or have sharp<br />
needles along their stems should be avoided.<br />
<strong>Hagersville</strong> <strong>Streetscape</strong> <strong>Plan</strong><br />
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