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Entrance ExperienceVisionTo ensure that entering thecity centre is a memorableand distinctive experienceBackgroundOne of the key Summary of Actions in the Urban DesignStrategy refers to creating welcoming and memorableentrances to the city. The changes to be made suggest that thefour main avenues into the city and the Ring Road create agood first impression through:• Private development contributing high quality frontagesto the avenues and boulevards• Street tree planting and varied shrub planting• Lighting• Public art• Street furniture• Provision for all users• The airport, bus facilities and rail station and routes tothese city entrances create a good first impression.The District Plan actively seeks to remove car parking fromfrontages on main entrances to the city and encouragesbuildings to engage with the street frontage. Where parking isprovided high quality landscaping treatment is required.Attractive lighting of small scale trees and vegetation,Rodeo Drive, Los Angeles, USA59DRAFT CCF FOR PALMERSTON NORTH key directions [ kd9 entrance experience ]