3.2 Urban Form and City Skyline
Views
Significant views from the city centre which need to be retained
include:
- views out to Park Hill and Norfolk Park from the eastern side
of city centre, especially Charles Street and the proposed Millennium
Place.
- extensive views from St. Vincent’s Quarter across the Don Valley
to the northern hills and dry ski slopes, and west along the Solly
Street ridge.
- elevated parts of the Cathedral Quarter have restricted views
north over the Don Valley, and east along High Street to Park
Hill.
- the framed views southwest, through the gridded streets of the
Devonshire Quarter, out to the green suburbs such as Norfolk Park.
- Views from the Heart of the City public spaces to Claywood/Norfolk
park.
Any proposed development over four storeys in height located in
proximity to landmark buildings or structures, or along major view
corridors, should undergo a contextual urban design analysis. This
should demonstrate that they will not:
- detract from important focal points;
- disrupt viewing corridors within the city centre;
- inhibit views to the surrounding hills and green spaces.
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