buildings are stepped down to provide a gradual transition to the scale of the adjoining residential area the upper level of developments is recessed and articulated to reduce dominance of the upper level and impacts of overlooking and visual bulk on sloping sites development follows the natural contours and steps down the site to minimise visual impact and reduce the need for excavation buildings are located and designed to retain major view lines from public viewing locations street frontages and open space provide sufficient room for the retention and planting of canopy trees
