MISSION
VISION DEVELOPMENT
Challenge: Newtown is a suburb that is divided by its primary road and large residential land use that forcibly creates a central strip of diverse activities that can be perceived as congestive.
“To enhance Newtown’s connectivity through distributing safe and engaging public places throughout the suburb, of which appreciate and reflect the unique culture and diversity whilst also promoting environmental considerations.”
Potential: Develop a shared experience of celebrating the diversity of Newtown through broadening the locations of shops, services, street art and activities beyond the existing area.
STAKEHOLDERS
KEY OBJECTIVE
URBAN PRINCIPLES
The key stakeholders that are important to consider in conjunction with this potential to improve Newtown include the following:
PHYSICAL
FUNCTIONAL
PERCEPTUAL
ENVIRONMENTAL
Walkable, Authentic, Accessible, Connected
Active, Diverse, Fun, Playful
Legible, Meaningful, Imageable
Eco-Friendly, Green
“enhance Newtown’s connectivity”
“safe and engaging public places”
“appreciate and reflect the unique culture and diversity”
“promoting environmental considerations”
- Business Owners: Individuals who aim to make a profit by accomodating towards the necessities and genuine interests of the demographic. Particularly those who are willing to engage in business beyond the existing commercial strip. - Newtown Community: The individuals who reside in Newtown and wish to maintain the self expressive cultural heritage of the suburb. Priority to residents and locals who effectively represent the demographic and culture of the suburb. - Council: Members of both councils who are eager to aid Newtown into move forward with the times; adapting to the future city landscape. Underpinning which projects are feasibly possible given the specific regulations and aims.
Refurbish lost spaces within the residential land use to encourage more pedestrian traffic beyond King St.
Enhance the potential of underrated spaces within Newtown by implementing urban furntiture that encourages social interaction
Implementing strip lights on residential pathways to lead users to another public space that is engaging and fun.
Adhering to the impression of safety by including some surveillance cameras and telephone booths in the residential district.
Implement sculptural artworks in different locations so that it operates as a cultural landmark and a form of navigation/wayfinding.
- Commuters: People who already significantly contribute to the existing connectivity strength and opportunities in Newtown. Focus on understanding what aspects encourage pedestrian movement into residential land use. - Visitors: People who would determine the factors and elements that make a public place active, diverse, fun and playful. Essentially expanding Newtown’s social hub beyond King St.
