VISION STATEMENT

Challenge: Hollis Park is an underrated and underutilised urban space that is restricted to the knowledge of local residents that surround the area.

Potential: Improve the pedestrian route towards the park and create a more engaging public place that offers a rich program of activities and uses.

VISION DEVELOPMENT

“To extend the social invitation to Hollis Park from King St through improving the pedestrian route and maximising the available green space by offering a rich program of uses and activities that engage and better reflect the wider demographic and uniqueness of Newtown.”

PHYSICAL

Walkable, Authentic, Accessible, Connected

“improving the pedestrian route”

Introduce more night life activities and subtle lighting elements that are considerate of residential land use but also reflect the culture of Newtown Enhance the potential of underutilised green space in the park by implementing urban furntiture that encourages social interaction

FUNCTIONAL

Active, Diverse, Fun, Playful

“rich program of uses and activities”

Increase pedestrian movement along residential pathways that lead users to Hollis Park from King St on both a safe and inviting route Increase social engagement and incentive through catering multipurpose spaces ideal for a range of amenities and activities

PERCEPTUAL

Legible, Meaningful, Imageable

“better reflect the wider demographic and uniqueness”

Implement sculptural artworks in different entrance points so that it operates as a cultural landmark and a form of navigation/wayfinding STAKEHOLDERS

The key stakeholders that are important to consider in conjunction with this potential to improve Hollis Park include the following: - 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. - Commuters: People who already significantly contribute to the existing connectivity strength and opportunities in Newtown. Focus on understanding what aspects encourage safe and inviting 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 and inviting them to Hollis Park.