Joslin Street Kotara Local Centre
Objectives When Talking to Local Traders
Local firm Terras Landscape Architects has been commissioned by the City of Newcastle to undertake the development of the urban design aspects of the Kotara Neighbourhood Centre Upgrade. On Tuesday, 21 January 2020, between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., Phil Williams and Alana Peddie, will be visiting the centre to inspect the site and to interview local traders. Below is an overview of the project to explain what is happening
It is hoped that the following will be achieved by talking with the local traders.
Background ( SOURCE: https://www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au)
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o Commence process of engagement with the commercial traders EXISTING TREES TO HAMMOCKS. HAMMOCKS o Seek advice from those who have a strong andTHREE knowledge of the area including an BE 1 interest RETAINED C CREATE A FUN PLACE TO SIT AND understanding of those who use the centre and those with the potential to be attracted to PLAY AS INDIVIDUALS OR R EXISTING TREES TO BE REMOVED E the centre. GROUPS. FUN FOR ALL AGES. S To seek augmentation on the comments already PROPOSED TREE o received from the community engagement SANDSTONE LOGS OF VARYING PLANTING C 2 HEIGHTS (MAX. 500mm) PROVIDE process. E SEATING AND PLAY GENERAL MASS PLANTED N o Seek suggestions on how to improve commerce, activity and amenity in the area. GARDEN BEDS BENCH SEATS TO EDGES OF
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CIRCULAR GARDEN BEDS CREATE PLEASANT SPOTS TO SIT.
The local centre of Joslin Street, Kotara has been prioritised for improvements.
TABLESTraders 4 PICNIC Suggested Questions/Discussion Points for Local
City of Newcastle ran a survey in December 2017 to gain feedback from the community about issues related to the public domain and priorities for improvements. You told us your top three priorities for 5 Joslin Street Kotara were:
Below is an example of some of the questions that be asked. ADDITIONAL SEATING AREA 5 may
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1 Pedestrian safety, access and connectivity. Traffic safety. Aesthetics
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Kotara was originally established to create a ‘garden suburb’ with high quality housing. The area developed slowly until 1947, but grew rapidly after this time. There is a suburban atmosphere in Kotara today and the neighbourhood remains consistent with a significant proportion of people living in the same house for more than five years. Joslin Street shops is appreciated by the local community for its convenience and neighbourhood atmosphere. The concept plan (see below) has been developed for the revitalisation of this space. Through further community engagement and Placemaking* we wish to engage your assistance to help deliver a detailed design beneficial to the community and your local businesses.
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Tell me a little about yourself. What attracted you to set up business in Kotara? How long has your business been here? What makes Joslin Street Shops special? Why do people choose to come to Joslin Street Shops and not travel an extra 5 minutes to Westfield Kotara? How would the majority of people travel to Joslin Street Shops? What age are the majority of your customers? What currently works well? What currently does not work well? If you could make one improvement, what would it be? Finish this sentence, “ I wish Joslin Street Shops had…” What are your thoughts on the development of the Green Triangle/Joslin Street Green? In its current state does anyone use this park space at the moment? What things would you like to see happen there? Will it make a difference to how the community uses the area? What facilities would be useful to attract people to the Green Triangle? 0 5 10 M What street furniture is currently missing from the Green Triangle and the shopfront pathway? SCALE 1:200
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Hammocks image source: Hammock Grove by West 8, Governor's Island, New York
Shaped sandstone blocks as informal seating and doubling as children's stepping stones.
Above: Intersection of Park Avenue and Joslin Street, circa 1925. University of Newcastle Cultural Collections
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3 Bench seats to edges of circular garden beds create pleasant spots to sit. image source: Television Centre, by Gillespies, London
4 New seating and picnic tables image source: Streetlife Solid Picnic Set, Philadelphia (US)
Joslin Street Kotara Local Centre
Objectives When Talking to Local Traders
Local firm Terras Landscape Architects has been commissioned by the City of Newcastle to undertake the development of the urban design aspects of the Kotara Neighbourhood Centre Upgrade. On Tuesday, 21 January 2020, between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., Phil Williams and Alana Peddie, will be visiting the centre to inspect the site and to interview local traders. Below is an overview of the project to explain what is happening
It is hoped that the following will be achieved by talking with the local traders.
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o Commence process of engagement with the commercial traders EXISTING TREES TO HARDWOOD THROUGH o Seek advice from those who have a strong andSTEPPERS knowledge of the area including an BE 1 interest RETAINED C MASS PLANTING understanding of those who use the centre and those with the potential to be attracted to R EXISTING TREES TO BE REMOVED E the centre. LONG COMMUNAL TABLE S To seek augmentation on the comments2already received from the community engagement PROPOSED TREE o PLANTING C process. E DAYBEDS 3 MOVEABLE GENERAL MASS PLANTED N o Seek suggestions on how to improve commerce, activity and amenity in the area. GARDEN BEDS
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Background ( SOURCE: https://www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au)
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FEATURE ELEMENT TO SPACE. SANDSTONE BLOCKS AS SITTING AREA AND PLAY ELEMENT.
The local centre of Joslin Street, Kotara has been prioritised for improvements.
Suggested Questions/Discussion Points BUBBLER for Local Traders WITH DOG DRINKING
City of Newcastle ran a survey in December 2017 to gain feedback from the community about issues related to the public domain and priorities for improvements. You told us your top three priorities for Joslin Street Kotara were:
Below is an example of some of the questions that may be asked.
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Pedestrian safety, access and connectivity. 1 Traffic safety. Aesthetics
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Kotara was originally established to create a ‘garden suburb’ with high quality housing. The area developed slowly until 1947, but grew rapidly after this time. There is a suburban atmosphere in Kotara today and the neighbourhood remains consistent with a significant proportion of people living in the same house for more than five years. Joslin Street shops is appreciated by the local community for its convenience and neighbourhood atmosphere. The concept plan (see below) has been developed for the revitalisation of this space. Through further community engagement and Placemaking* we wish to engage your assistance to help deliver a detailed design beneficial to the community and your local businesses.
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E and ongoing care of a communal outdoor *Placemaking is a collaborative design process that invites people to get involved inTtheR creation S space such as the green triangle. L I N J O S
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Tell me a little about yourself. What attracted you to set up business in Kotara? How long has your business been here? What makes Joslin Street Shops special? Why do people choose to come to Joslin Street Shops and not travel an extra 5 minutes to Westfield Kotara? How would the majority of people travel to Joslin Street Shops? What age are the majority of your customers? What currently works well? 6 5 What currently does not work well? If you could make one improvement, what would it be? Above Finish this sentence, “ I wish Joslin Street Shops had…” Interactive artwork. Fibreglass sculpture that community is encouraged What are your thoughts on the development of at the Triangle/Joslin Street Green? to paint on anyGreen time (BYO paint) so becomes an everchanging In its current state does anyone use thisinstallation. park space at the moment? What things would you like to see happen there? Will it make a difference to how the community uses the area? What facilities would be useful to attract people to the Green Triangle? 5 10 M What street furniture is currently missing from the Green Triangle0and the shopfront pathway? SCALE 1:200
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Steppers through garden image source: South Gardens, Elephant Park by Gillespies, London
Long communal table image source: The Goods Line by ASPECT studios, Sydney
3 Moveable Daybeds image source: Diller – von Furstenberg Sundeck, Highline New York
Above: Intersection of Park Avenue and Joslin Street, circa 1925. University of Newcastle Cultural Collections
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4 Different-sized sandstone blocks of varying heights and sizes to be used as a sitting area and fun play element.
5 Bubbler with dog drinking bowl. image source: BF200 www.urbanff.co m.au/