Westmead 2050 | Integrated Strategic Plan

Westmead 2050 | Integrated Strategic Plan

WESTMEAD 2050 Integrated Strategic Plan

ARCH9093 Integrated Urbanism Studio | Unit Coordinator: Dr. Pranita Shrestha Lecturer/Tutor: Rouzbeh Loghmani, Jamie Van Geldermalsen, Monica Desanti

Authors: Evan Soendjojo | Bessie Tong | Nick Lam | Rahajeng Sekar | Patricia Arcilla

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Westmead 2050: Integrated Strategic Plan Published for ARCH9093 Integrated Urbanism Studio Final Report First published in 2019 by authors Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning, Univeristy of Sydney Wilkinson Building 148 City Riad University of Sydney NSW 2006 Australia Unit Coordinator: Dr. Pranita Shresta Tutors: Rouzbeh Loghmani Jamie Van Geldermalsen Monica Desanti Authors: Evan Soendjojo Bessie Tong Nick Lam Rahajeng Sekar Patricia Arcilla (c) Authors 2018. All rights reserved.

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CONTENT

1. Introduction

1.1 Metropolitan Area 08

1.2 Surrounding Area 09

1.3 Demography 10

1.4 Comparison with Sydney CBD 12

1.5 Current Plans 13 1.6 Methodology 14

2. SWOT Analysis

2.1 Economy 18

2.2 Community & Culture 20 2.3 Liveability 22 2.4 Connectivity 24 2.5 Ecology 26 2.6 Summary 28

3. Vision

3.1 3.2

Vision Statement Objectives Summary

31 32

4. Objective + Action Plan

4.1 Economy 36

4.2 Community & Culture 38 4.3 Liveability 40 4.4 Connectivity 42 4.5 Ecology 44

4.6 Priority Precinct 46

5. Strategic Option

5.1 Strategic Option 1:

Double Economic Powerhouse City 50

5.2 Strategic Option 2: Liveable River City 52 5.3 Business as Usual 54

5.4 Strategic Options Comparison 56

5.5 Strategic Options Evaluation 58

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6. Strategic Plan

6.1 Strategic Action Plan

6.1.1 Economy 62 6.1.2 Community & Culture 64 6.1.3 Liveability 66 6.1.4 Connectivity 68 6.1.5 Ecology 70

6.2

Stages

72 74

6.2.3 Stage 2 | 15 years 76

6.2.4 Priority Precinct 2: Westmead Transport Hub 78 6.2.5 Stage 3 | 30 Years 80 6.2.5 Priority Precinct 3: Art & Innovation Hub 82

6.2.1

Stage 1 | 5 years

6.2.2

Priority Precinct 1: Parramatta Riverfront

7. Final Outcome: Westmead 2050

References

84

Appendix

Appendix 1. Evaluation Criteria Appendix 2. Culture and Leisure Space by Usage Type

Appendix 3. Cultural Event Calendar and Projected Visitors

Appendix 4. Dwelling Target Calculation

Appendix 5. Employment Projection

Appendix 6. Dwelling Projection

Appendix 7. Commercial Floor Space and Jobs Calculation

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1. Introduction

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As the Australian population continues to increase at unprecedented rates, demand for housing, jobs, and key services across the country is mounting. From schools to healthcare facilities, public transport to commercial floorspace, the government and its planning agencies are under increasing pressure to deliver vital services that meet the needs of a burgeoning population. Existing urban centres are nearing or at capacity, making it more critical than ever to investigate alternative strategies by which these can be expanded or new cities established. Within this context, Westmead and its surroundings have emerged as one of the most viable solutions for meeting the needs of growing numbers of Sydney residents.

The following project takes a closer look at Westmead, its history, and unique characteristics and presents an ambitious strategic plan for transforming the area into a dynamic, world-class city and second CBD for Sydney. Beginning with a thorough investigation of Westmead’s context, demography, and position relative to the existing Sydney CBD, the authors have developed a comprehensive understanding of the site that forms the basis for subsequent detailed analysis. The results of this analysis are then closely evaluated and used to inform the development of a clear vision for Westmead 2050, in addition to a strategic framework for achieving this. The full process undertaken by the authors throughout this project is documented in the following pages.

The authors wish to acknowledge that this project and report were completed on land under the traditional custodianship of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, and pay our respects to the Elders past, present, and emerging.

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1.1 Metropolitan Area CENTRAL RIVER CITY

WESTERN PARKLAND CITY

EASTERN HARBOUR CITY

Penrith Blacktown

Westmead Parramatta CBD

25 k

m

m 30 k

Sydney Olympic Park

Sydney CBD

N

Western Sydney Airport Liverpool

2 km

Metropolitan Centre

Metropolitan Cluster

General Distance between cities

Westmead 2050 in relevance to its metropolitan context: • Central to The Metropolis of Three Cities under Greater Sydney Region Plan.

• One of four distinct character within Greater Parramatta and the Olympic Peninsula • Together with Parramatta CBD, Westmead is proposed as Health and Education Super Precinct • Envisioned to be the second CBD • Gateway to broader West Sydney Region

Rail Line Corridor

GPOP area

As Greater Sydney’s population is approaching 8 million in the next 40 years, Greater Sydney Commision has prepared an overarching vision of Metropolis Three Cities which aspires to alleviate the pressure of Sydney Harbour City growth by delivering a more equal and equitable distribution of development to all residents.

Our site is located in the heart of Central River City, 25 km away from the Harbour CBD. It is a gateway to broader West Sydney Region, intersecting the neighbouring metropolitan clusters with radial rail-line transport corridor.

Together with Parramatta CBD, Westmead is designated to be the Health and Education Super Precinct by Greater Parramatta and the Olympic Peninsula. On these accounts, Westmead is at unprecedented high pace of growth within 30 years time.

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1.2 Surrounding Area Ci t y

P of

a att am arr Northmead LAKE PARRAMATTA

Constitution Hill Oatlands North Parramatta

Wentworthville

L Westmead

T

WENTWORTHVILLE LOCAL CENTRE

T WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY

M Parramatta

T

NEW AQUATIC LEISURE CENTRE

F

PARRAMATTA RIVER Harris Park

Camellia

N Merrylands

Cu

mb

erla

nd

Co

500 m

un

Site Boundary

LGA Boundary

Key Destinations

Westmead 2050 within immediate surrounding: • Rich in Natural Environment Assets of Parramatta River, Parramatta Park and Parramatta Lake • Equipped with three existing train Station.

• Envisioned to be an Intermodal Public Transport City with upcoming Metro and Light Rail development.

• Containing six different suburbs with each distinct characteristic.

• Within close proximity with the Western Sydney University

cil

Future Metro Line

Future Light Rail

Existing Rail Line

Existing Ferry Routes

Westmead is a part of the City of Parramatta Council closely neighbouring with Cumberland Council down to the south-west side of the site, consisted of six smaller suburbs with each distinct characteristics including Wentworthville, Constitution Hill, Westmead, North Parramatta, Northmead, and Parramatta. Situated around rich natural environment assets such as Parramatta River, Parramatta Park and Parramatta Lake, Westmead is potential to be developed with great amenities. The three existing train stations serving Western line, Cumberland line and Inner West line which terminates in Parramatta. Adjacent key destinations are Wentworthville Local Centre, Western Sydney University and the New Aquatic Leisure Centre. Upcoming light rail and metro, the Parramatta Square and the New Aquatic Leisure Centre will surely build on the value and characteristics of the place. The authors aim to develop a Strategic Plan for Westmead that would sustain this transformation.

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1.3 Demography

Australia

14.7% Single

Other

49.5%

22.4% Couples without children CAR

35.3% Couples with children

44.6%

55.1%

Not Stated 0.9%

Housing Tenure Renting - Private 75% Mortgage 17% 4% Fully Owned

HINDI

Language Spoken at Home

3%

Renting - Social Housing Other

1% 1%

$$$

$

High

Source : Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016. Compiled and presented by .id , the population experts.

80-84

85 over

1.6%

1.7%

75-79 2.2%

70-74 2.9%

3.8%

65-69

Five Year Age Group 60-64

55-59

50-54 5.8%

Medium

5.3%

45-49

Low

6.0%

7.0%

40-44

35-39

25-29 9.2%

20-24 6.6%

15-19 5.1%

8.8%

IN AR ND MA

10-14 4.9%

6.2%

5-9

0-4 7.3%

$$

4.6%

ENGLISH

30-34

L

GUJARATI

Not Stated

Household Income

11.1%

TAM I

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Method

Three Dominant Types of Household

Birth Country

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A successful strategic plan requires a depth understanding Three Dominant Types of Household of people’s needs and trends which occur to the place. The Single of population characteristic would statistical 14.7% information enable all 22.4% stakeholder capture the existing and projectCouplesto without children

Methods of Travel to Work

ed future35.3% of oneCouples city. The research is limited to withconducted children factors that are significant to our strategic plan. All figure is generated from the Australian Bureau of Statistics survey data in 2016, compiled and presented by Profile.id.

Com-Tenure Housing munity profiles include five year age group, birth country, Renting - Private 75% language spoken at home, household types, housing ten- 17% Mortgage 4% Fully Owned ure, household income, methods travel to work, commute 3% Not Stated lifestyle and employment industry.

1% 1%

80-84

85 over

1.6%

1.7%

75-79 2.2%

2.9%

70-74

65-69 3.8%

60-64 4.6%

55-59

50-54 5.8%

5.3%

45-49 6.0%

40-44

The figures of birthplace and language spoken at home indicate an emerging overseas migrant population in Westmead.

Household Income Overall, 36,1% of the population was aged between 25 to 44 year olds with the largest age group being 30 to 34 years old. It indicates the demand for services and facilities to suit $ $ of newborn population this demography. An emerging group is also seen in the age structure justified the 35%$$$ of the pop$ ulation who are couples with children. The largest portion of the household has medium income and 75% of the population were private renters. Indicating the socio-economic Five Year Age Group status of Westmead, these figures are important to study the housing market and the affordability. The two biggest employment sector are health care, social assistance, professional, scientific and technical services. Almost 80% of all workers live outside Parramatta CBD and Westmead. Residents remain to use private cars over public transportation which indicates an issue that needs to be revisited.

7.0%

8.8%

35-39

Renting - Social Housing Other

Westmead is young, diverse, family oriented, they are car-dependent, and the biggest percentage of workers come from health care and social assistance. The authors Compiled and presented by .id , the population experts. conclude that Westmead must adapt its built form in order to support this type of demography.

CAR

55.1%

TRAIN

21.5%

BUS

WALK

5.9%

3.5%

BICYCLE

0.4%

Commute Lifestyle

21% Live and Work in Parramatta

79%

Work in Parramatta and live outside

Employment Industry 7.2% Financial and Insurance Services

7.9% Education and Training

9.0% Retail Trade

11.4% Professional, ScientiďŹ c and Technical Services

12.5% Health Care and Social Assistance

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1.4 Comparison with Sydney CBD

WESTMEAD 9.72 km2

SYDNEY CBD Area

3.14 km2

51,776

Population

10,122

177,940

Jobs

274,100

3 train stations

Existing Transportation Facilities

5 train stations

65 Bus routes

Over 100 Bus routes

1 Ferry Route

8 Ferry routes

44% Detached house

Housing Types

22 % Medium density

2% Detached house 22% Medium density

34% High density

76% High density

32.70%

Tree Canopy Cover

15.50%

15 days

Average Hot Days (>35 degrees)

3 days

143

Number of Heritage Items

212

This comparative exercise is a useful tool to interpret the contrast and start advancing Westmead to the same level as Sydney CBD. Westmead is almost three times bigger in the area compare to Sydney CBD with a consequently larger size of population. However, Sydney CBD provides a higher rate of employment, reinforced with a larger quantity of public transportation facilities. The major difference is also seen in housing types with a large percentage of 44% detached house in Westmead in contrast with only 2% in Sydney CBD. It suggests the urging need of densification to sustain the population growth. With twice larger tree canopy cover, Westmead is benefitting from its natural assets. Yet the number of average hot days highlights the challenge of walking experience on the site. Westmead has a competitive streak when it comes to attractive culture and heritage destinations as evidenced by the significant number of heritage items compared to Sydney CBD. 14

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1.5 Current Plans Greater Sydney Region Plan (GSRP), State Infrastructure Strategy 2018-2038 and Future Transport 2056 Strategy are all issued in 2018 with high integration and sharing the vision of building Westmead as future CBD is clear. Greater Parramatta to the Olympic Peninsula (GPOP) also aims to be one of the strongest economic corridor in Sydney in the future, connecting Parramatta CBD and Westmead Health and Education Super Precinct in the west to Olympic Park lifestyle Super Precinct in the east, with the living line from Camellia to Carlingford; and the support of urban services, advanced technology and knowledge sectors (Greater Sydney Commission, 2016). While the City of Parramatta also has multiple plans on different sectors like Parramatta Economic Development Plan, Parramatta Cul-

L E V E L

REGIONAL

Greater Sydney Region Plan

tural Plan and Parramatta Bike Plan; they are mainly short term planning with visions, objectives and goals in shorter terms.

Deloitte in 2016 reported huge potential growth in Westmead Health and Education Precinct with over 4 billion dollars of investment (Deloitte 2016). Besides, different major stakeholders also have their strategic research and plan on their lands in Westmead.

With many planning documents from different levels of government and sectors, in order to guarantee Westmead’s development will be at the highest standard, a well-integrated planning document is necessary to achieve investors’ wishes and deliver a true world class city for residents, workers and visitors.

Western Sydney Rail Needs Study

Future Transport 2056

GPOP Vision

GPOP Evidence Pack

Parramatta Light Rail

COUNCIL

Parramatta Economic Development Plan

Parramatta Cultural Plan

PRECINCT

Westmead Strategic Vision 2016-2036

Parramatta North Urban Transformation

SITE

University of Sydney - the Western Sydney Strategy

Parramatta Park Conservation and Management Plan

GPOP

Central Sydney District Plan

State Infrastructure Strategy

Sydney Green Grid

Parramatta Bike Plan

Parramatta Environmental Plan

Parramatta Ways Walking Strategy

Parramatta North Historic Sites CCMP

Parramatta North Urban Transformation

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1.5 Methodology

To enable a structured, thorough response to the project brief, the authors have identified five themes encompassing the key concerns that must be addressed on site. These themes are: Economy, Community and Culture, Liveability, Connectivity, and Ecology. Themes were allocated to each author on the basis of areas of specialisation, experience, and personal interest, enabling thorough, meaningful exploration of each theme and providing an opportunity to draw on pre-existing skills and knowledge.

In the following pages, the authors have undertaken a detailed analysis of Westmead’s existing characteristics in accordance with these themes, with each author focusing their investigation and analysis on one particular theme.

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ECONOMY

COMMUNITY AND CULTURE

A functional economy is critical to the survival of any city. This project seeks to identify the strengths and opportunities of Westmead’s current economic condition, before acting on these to deliver a prosperous, economically productive new CBD. Analysis and strategic planning within this theme is also mindful of the importance of sustainable economic growth, and encompasses job variety, growth, and security for all Westmead residents, both present and future.

A strong sense of local identity is essential to shaping united, happy communities in which all feel welcome. This project considers how existing distinctive features and identity markers in Westmead can be harnessed to create a shared sense of community identity. Furthermore, this project investigates new opportunities for transforming Westmead into a leading cultural destination, envisaging a vibrant city that inspires and entertains locals and visitors alike.

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LIVEABILITY

CONNECTIVITY

ECOLOGY

A liveable city must be accessible and enjoyable by all residents regardless of economic status, physical ability level, or age.

This project seeks to deliver comprehensive housing measures and improvements to the public domain to ensure that all parts of the city can be accessed, used, and enjoyed by all residents. The desired effects of this approach are two-fold: first, enhanced quality of life for existing residents, and second, creation of an attractive living space for potential future residents.

An efficient, well-integrated transport network is central to any city, particularly one with aspirations of significant growth. Within the context of Westmead, delivering an integrated transport network may require an assessment of existing infrastructure and improvement, and enhancement of these where required. The scope of this theme also extends to building new connections between previously underserved parts of the site and establishing Westmead’s position as a new regional centre.

Westmead’s natural environment includes two of its most distinctive features: Parramatta Park and Parramatta River. As such, environmental considerations will form a key pillar of this project and significantly shape investigations and strategic actions within all project themes. This theme will ensure a strategic approach to ecological conservation and management in Westmead and enable the survival of healthy, diverse ecological systems that will continue to thrive for years to come.

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2. SWOT Analysis

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The SWOT analysis in this report is based on the site observation and documents research. To get an insight into the Westmead precinct and how to embark on the project to develop a solid strategic plan, the authors first use SWOT diagrams to visualise the internal strengths and weaknesses, as well as external opportunities and threats. To carry out the analysis, the following questions are answered. What unique resources can Westmead draw upon that other areas cannot?

What could Westmead improve? What good opportunities can Westmead spot? What obstacles does Westmead face?

Through on-going site observations and relevant documents research, including associated LEPs and DCPs, all positives and negatives of the area are clearly outlined in accordance with the different themes, i.e., Economy, Community and Culture, Liveability, Connectivity and Ecology. Each theme has its key concerns respectively.

Conducting the SWOT analysis allows the authors to consider all things before developing strategies and get a comprehensive picture of the situation that Westmead is facing so that the strengths could be maximised, while the weaknesses could be minimised in order to take the best advantage of opportunities and mitigate the potential threats within the built environment.

This helps the authors to generate options in the later stages during the strategy formation process.

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2.1 SWOT | Economy

Site Boundaries

Parramatta River & Toongabbie Cr

Westmead H&E Precinct

Parramatta Park

R4 High Dense Residential Zone

Night Time Economy

Parramatta CBD

Parramatta Light Rail

B4 Mixed Use Zone

With Parramatta CBD being the centre of the Central River City and Westmead Health and Education (H&E) Precinct being the largest health precinct in Australia, Westmead is strong in economic performance. The already started Parramatta Light Rail will improve the connectivity within Westmead. Half of the land is currently zoned as high density residential or mixed use which allows developments to be carried out in short. However, Parramatta River, Toongabbie Creek and Parramatta Park are underused with poor connections that separate Parramatta CBD from Westmead H&E precinct and the northern precincts. Poor public domain and a lack of night time economy reduce the attractiveness for business to move in or workers to stay after work.

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Public domain in Parramatta CBD needs to be upgraded Source: Author

STRENGTH Toongabbie Creek remain a physical barrier Source: Author

• Parramatta CBD’s strong leading economic role in central river city • Westmead H&E Precinct being largest health precinct in Australia

WEAKNESS • Parramatta River, Toongabbie Creek and Parramatta Park as physical barriers • Very low economic activity in residential areas

OPPORTUNITY • Extensive land in Westmead H&E precinct and Parramatta CBD ready for urban transformation • Parramatta lightrail will improve connections within Westmead and boost economy in new areas

THREAT Construction of new Westmead Hospital Source: Author

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2.2 SWOT | Community & Culture

Site Boundaries

Conservation Area

Dining Area

Heritage Item

Cultural and Civic Core

Low English Proficiency (Source: ABS 2016)

c c

Cultural Attraction Civic Institution

In terms of community and culture, Westmead’s key strengths lie in its existing distinctive local identity as diverse, multicultural, and historic. All of these characteristics are reflected in the current built form and associated usage patterns, with the latter being by far the most pronounced; the study site contains 143 heritage items listed at a national, state, or local level - a remarkably high number for an area of its size.

This high number of protected assets is both a strength and a weakness: while the attitude toward heritage on the site is clearly positive, the assets being protected - and therefore the history being represented - could be far more diverse. The majority of listed items relate to colonial history, with little to no formal protection of sites of Indigenous significance nor relating to the area’s historical character as a destination for newly arrived migrants. As such, there is a valuable opportunity to develop carefully considered conservation strategies that capitalise on, and protect the site’s heritage and existing diverse community through a combination of programming and built environment interventions.

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Heritage Interpretation on Parramatta Riverside Source: Author

STRENGTH • • • • • Interplay Between Heritage and New Design

High number of protected items Two significant conservation areas Clear cultural and heritage core in Parramatta CBD Existing “eat streets” Medium density of cultural attractions in Parramatta CBD

Source: Author

WEAKNESS • Strong focus on colonial heritage; no formal recognition of Indigenous sites • Concentration of cultural attractions in Parramatta CBD • Inconsistent interpretation approach

OPPORTUNITY • • • • •

Recognition of more diverse forms of heritage Decentralisation of cultural assets New art and creative hub(s) Improved cultural programming Adaptive reuse of heritage assets

THREAT State Heritage-Listed Parramatta Correctional Centre Source: Author

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2.3 SWOT | Liveability

Site Boundaries

Active Frontage

Art Gallery

Heritage Item

Parramatta Park

Inactive Frontage

Cycle Network

Conservation Area

Parramatta Riverside

Carpark

Light Rail

Westmead H&E Precicnt

Natural and heritage assets appear to be the key strengths of the site. Concentrated in the middle of the site they contribute to Westmead built character and charm. The active street corridor in Church Street terminates halfway separating the site into two segments, consequently discouraging human activity. Our site hosts a large number of parking lots along the main road, yet poorly connected cycle network. Seen in the figure above, Westmead is lacking art, culture and entertainment space which asserts the opposite of the young demography living and working on site. However, a future light rail corridor cutting through Westmead Health and Education Precinct is potential to be adapted into a lively street corridor shared for public use.

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Parramatta River Source: Author

Centenary Square Source: Author

STRENGTH • Parramatta Park and river as the most valuable open space assets • Strong characteristics of Health and Education precinct Inactive Frontages Source: Author

• Heritage and conservation area character and charm

WEAKNESS • • • • • •

Under-developed cycle network Large number of parking lots Inactive frontages up in the North Parramatta Very few art and cultural facilities Underutilised parks and open space Pedestrian path safety issue

OPPORTUNITY • Metro and Light Rail upcoming development • Joint and shared use of neighbouring private facilities • Parramatta Square

THREAT Underutilised Park Source: Author

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2.4 SWOT | Connectivity

W

Site Boundaries

Bus Route

Water Corridor

Lack of Public Transport Area

T1 Heavy Rail Network

Free Shuttle Bus

Giant Block

Parramatta Park

Parramatta Station

Parramatta Light Rail

Proposed New Car Parking Area

Sydney West Metro

Parramatta Wharf

Ferry Route

Relatively Large Street Width

Possible North West Metro

There are many investments committed for public transportation facilities such as Light Rail and Metro in Westmead, but they are mostly about external transport. People can easily go to Westmead, but once they get there, it is not to easy to go anywhere, unless they have a car. It is still a heavily car-dependent suburb without sufficient internal public transport. There are many underserved areas without easy access to public transport. Meanwhile, more and more new carparks are currently being built to accommodate more car usage. This will bring a threat of road congestion in the near future. The intention to build an extensive cycle network has been planned in the Parramatta Bike Plan document, but the implementation is still far from sight. And the two main natural and heritage assets of the area, the Parramatta Park and the Parramatta River, now seem to be separating areas, despite their big potentials as connectors.

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STRENGTH

Wide Street Width of Church Street Source: Author

• • • • •

Large street width T1 railway line Existing bus networks Free shuttle bus in Parramatta CBD Ferry route to Sydney CBD

WEAKNESS

New Built Car Park Indicates Car Dependent Suburb Source: Author

• • • • • •

Lack of internal transport Car dependent suburb Giant blocks in Westmead Lack of street trees Lack of bridges Parramatta Park separates Westmead to Parramatta CBD • No public transport in some areas

OPPORTUNITY • • • • • • •

Central location in Sydney metropolitan area Parramatta Light Rail Plan Sydney Metro West North West Metro Link Central location of Parramatta Park within the district Possible waterside link Parramatta Bike Plan

THREAT Riverfront as Potential Waterside Link Source: Author

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2.5 SWOT | Ecology

Site Boundaries

Waterways

Low Tree Canopy Area

Public Green Space

Flooding Area

Car Parks

Tree

Private Green Space

For ecology, Parramatta Park, Parramatta River and its tributaries are important natural assets in Westmead. Westmead’s biodiversity could mainly be found in bushland reserves, parks, rivers and creeks. This greatly increases the ecological values of Westmead. However, the health condition of the waterway is poor due to stormwater pollution. Littler, oils and grease, weeds, pesticides, sewage are easily mobilised during the heavy rain. The combined effects of this runoff over time include degradation, siltation and sediment contamination, which also cause health problems for swimmers.

Heat stress is another major threat caused by the increased impervious surfaces and imperious building structures of the built environment. Expansive asphalt parking lots with little or even no vegetation contribute to the urban heat island effect. At the same time, the area has low tree canopy coverage, low tree species diversity, destruction of remaining habitats and lack of habitat connectivity. Threatened ecological communities suffer a sharp reduction in species and are at risk for extinction.

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Parramatta River Source: Author 2019

Urban Heat Island Source: OpenStreetMap

STRENGTH • The legacy of Parramatta River • Parramatta Park • Evenly distributed green spaces

WEAKNESS • Low tree canopy cover • Low level of biodiversity

OPPORTUNITY • Parramatta River and creeks • Enriched green spaces

THREAT

Vegetation Corridor along Darling Mills Creek Source: Author2019

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2.6 SWOT | Summary By synthesising the SWOT analysis of each theme, the key strengths and weaknesses, crucial opportunities, and most pressing threats were identified.

Across all themes, strengths were noted in the Westmead Health & Education Precinct and Parramatta CBD, whether tangible - such as commercial nodes or high density dwellings - or intangible, including community and social infrastructure. Other predominant strengths include the Parramatta Park and River and existing resources such as bus networks, green space, and heritage assets.

In general, weaknesses identified on site related to inefficient use of space due to either low density residential zoning or inactive frontages. Other notable weaknesses are low tree canopy coverage (affecting both Ecology and Liveability outcomes) and the functioning of Parramatta Park and River as barriers to intra-site connectivity.

In turn, each of these weaknesses gives rise to significant opportunities for growth and development.

The upcoming light rail presents a critical opportunity for linking the site and bolstering economic possibilities, while there is significant scope to supplement existing bus routes with an inter-modal public transport network.

Furthermore, there is a unique opportunity to revitalise and positively transform the Parramatta River.

Flooding and the urban heat island effect, the foremost threats to Westmead, are both environmental and can be curbed through a combination of ecological policies and physical intervention. Both threats will be significant in shaping the development of action plans in each theme.

STRENGTH

H&E Precinct and Parramatta CBD

Heritage Assets

Parramatta Park and River

Existing Bus Routes

Green Space

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WEAKNESS

Low Density Residential

Inactive Frontages

Park and River as Barriers

THREAT

OPPORTUNITY

Light Rail

Enhanced Transport Links

Flooding

Urban Heat Islands

River Revitalisation

Low Tree Canopy Coverage

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3. Vision

*The colour coding in this vision represents the themes as explained in the methodology (1.7).

The vision is the realisation of all thematic objectives 32

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3.1 Vision Statement

WESTMEAD 2050 attractive and well-integrated city that celebrates nature, heritage and culture, thus catalysing sustainable growth and innovation* will be an

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2.6 Objective Summary

As mentioned earlier in the Methodology section (1.7), the authors divide the objectives into five themes to achieve the desired vision (2.5). These objectives will be explained further in detail with maps and consequential Action Plans to implement them.

While each theme elaborates distinct objectives, there are many intersections and overlays between themes because all authors develop these objectives in intense communications and discussions, so that everyone is aware of other thematic ideas. Therefore, the resulting objectives are complementary to each other to achieve a common vision in an integrated approach.

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ECONOMY

COMMUNITY AND CULTURE

• Securing economic and employment growth in Parramatta CBD and Westmead Health and Education Precinct

• Celebrating Westmead’s rich indigenous and colonial heritage through strategic conservation and management

• Developing various industries to build a resilient economic growth in Wesmead

• Creating a strong sense of place based on a community identity that is diverse, multicultural, and multilingual

• Developing new local centres to support future population growth in the long run

• Establishing cultural programs, attractions, and events to encourage innovation and participation in the arts

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CONNECTIVITY

ECOLOGY

• Providing housing diversity and affordability with access to jobs, public transport and services

• Creating an efficient transport network to reach the maximum 15 minutes commuting time within the district

• Improving the health condition of waterways to support a diverse web of aquatic species

• Delivering welldistributed public amenities to match people’s needs • Allowing a range of uses for public and open space to improve public domain safety, connection and character

• Creating a major transport hub in Westmead H&E Precinct • Designing better connections between Parramatta Park and Westmead, North Parramatta and Parramatta CBD

• Providing a home for diverse native flora and fauna • Protecting and enhancing urban parks and green spaces • Creating a green and cool city for the community

• Creating a waterside link by upgrading the waterscape sidewalk

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Apart from the previous SWOT analysis for each theme, the authors review key related policies, plans (LEP and DCP) and other documents for the area and identify potential sites for focus and priority actions at macro and micro scale. In order to support and deliver the stated vision, specific objectives and action plans are set corresponding to each theme, which then leads to a dynamic city that people can benefit from having a prosperous CBD and local centres; celebrating culture and diversity; having a better quality of life; getting to wherever they want to go; and enjoying the natural assets.

On the following pages, the authors look carefully at thematic objectives, highlight priority precincts, and detail the action plans to achieve these objectives. For all themes, the Parramatta River and the Parramatta Park are the focus areas of the transformation, as they have the potential to enhance the ecological characteristics, become the connector between nature and the community, provide venues for programs and festivals and build a resilient economic development.

The successful precedents around the world are presented to support the future vision the authors aim to achieve for each objective.

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4.1 Objective + Action Plan: Economy

1 1. Parramatta Park 2. New Bankwest Stadium 3. Potential new Museum 4. Parramatta Square 5. New Aquatic Leisure Centre

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Site Boundaries

Potential Growth of Parramatta CBD

Site Boundaries

Westmead H&E Precinct

R4 High Density Residential Zone

Westmead H&E Precinct

R4 High Density Residential Zone

R4 High Density Residential Zone

B4 Mixed Use Zone

Potential Growth of H&E Precinct

B4 Mixed Use Zone

B4 Mixed Use Zone

Parramatta CBD

Main Road

Parramatta CBD

Major Construction Project/Event Venues

Parramatta Light Rail

Parramatta Light Rail

OBJECTIVE 1

OBJECTIVE 2

Securing economic and employment growth in Parramatta CBD and Westmead Health and Education Precinct

Developing various industries to build a resilient economic growth in Wesmead

Precedent: Texas Medical Centre, Texas

Precedent: Lxfactory, Lisbon

Source: Drivenxdesign n.d.

Source: Archdaily 2017

ACTION PLAN

ACTION PLAN

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Revitalise Parramatta River and Tonngabie Creek Increase commercial office space Prioritise public domain renewal Develop night-time economy

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Ultilise Parramatta Park and new Bankwest Stadium with more international events and festivals Extend Parramatta CBD along Church Street with commercial and night-time economy Revitalise light industrial land in North Westmead to Art and Innovation Hub

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To ensure Westmead to be Sydney’s next CBD, a strong economy is vital to attract people to live, work and visit Westmead. Three objectives are developed.

Site Boundaries

Parramatta CBD

R4 High Density Residential Zone

Westmead H&E Precinct

B4 Mixed Use Zone

New Local Centres

Parramatta Light Rail

OBJECTIVE 3 Developing new local centres to support future population growth in the long run

Precedent: Rouse Hill Centre, Rouse Hill Source: Author

ACTION PLAN • Intergrate with provision of public amenities • Improve accessibility to local centres 1. Victoria Road between Macarthur Street and Gaggin Street - Rezone from B1 / R3 / R4 to B2 2. Hawkesbury Road from Westmead Station to Helen Street - Rezone from Queens Road to Helen Street from R4 to R4 3. Darcy Road on west side of Westmead H&E Precinct - Slowly expend economy nearby

First, it is necessary to secure the economic leading role of the Parramatta CBD and the Westmead H&E Precinct.

While hundreds of thousands of dollars are guaranteed to be invested in both precincts, an attractive cosmopolitan environment will help attract businesses, high-skilled jobs and workers. Revitalising the Parramatta River especially near Church St with a more inclusive waterfront will add much land value. Developing a stronger night-time economy and upgrading the public domain with restaurants and pubs will also make both precinct more vibrant. In the longer run, local government will need to strategically increase building height and FSR to increase the commercial space provision in Westmead. According to current planning control, there are only around 800,000 m2 of floor space can be built in the Parramatta CBD, which cannot even satisfy the City of Parramatta’s plan for providing commercial space in the CBD by 2036.

Second, to build a more resilient economy in Westmead, developing other industries can reduce the heavy reliance on business and finance as well as H&E industry, which is highly affected by the world’s economy. With the rich indigenous and colonial history and culture, tourism can be strong in Westmead. With the new Bankwest Stadium, the future Museum of Applied Art and Science and the Parramatta Park, more international events can be held in Westmead to let the world know about Sydney’s new CBD. Large light-industrial land in the north can be revitalised into an Art and Innovation Hub, to provide large warehouse space for artists and start-ups to move in. It will be the next Newtown in Sydney CBD or Fitzroy in Melbourne.

With the expected population growth, it will also be wise to plan more local centres, to provide accessible daily needs and integrated public amenities like day-care services, libraries and sport centres. With much high density residential and mixed used land in the East Parramatta, North Parramatta and near Westmead station, research should be carried out on developing local centre approximate to the area with high population growth.

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4.2 Objective + Action Plan: Community & Culture

Site Boundaries

Adaptive Reuse Focus Area

Site Boundaries

Heritage Item

Indigenous Significance Priority Investigation Area

Heritage Item

Conservation Area

c c

Cultural Attraction Civic Institution

Conservation Area

Multilingual Signage Pilot Area

Dining Area

Low English Proficiency (Source: ABS 2016)

OBJECTIVE 1

OBJECTIVE 2

Celebrating Westmead’s rich indigenous and colonial heritage through strategic conservation and management

Creating a strong sense of place based on a community identity that is diverse, multicultural, and multilingual

Precedent: Newcastle Heritage Policy

Precedent: Fairfield Community Strategic Plan

ACTION PLAN

ACTION PLAN

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Consolidate heritage assets through Conservation Management Plans (CMPs) Interpretation strategies for all publicly owned heritage items Identify and investigate sites of Indigenous heritage; develop Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management strategy Adaptive reuse in North Parramatta Conservation Area for commercial purposes Bi-annual assessment of potentially significant sites

Source: Fairfield City Council Facebook 2017

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Introduce multilingual signage in areas with low English proficiency Dual naming of significant sites/streets to reflect Indigenous heritage Enhanced program of multicultural events/celebrations in city centre and along riverfront Establish council Multicultural Advisory Committee Establish CBD support hub for new migrants and refugees

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The overarching aim of objectives within this theme is to leverage off existing on-site assets to deliver a comprehensive offering of cultural and community spaces that celebrate Westmead’s unique history and identity. Such assets include heritage items, existing civic space, and riverfront areas, all of which will be harnessed to create a strong, distinctive sense of place in Westmead.

Site Boundaries

Assets for Adaptive Reuse

Heritage Item

Art and Innovation Hub

Conservation Area

Enhanced Arts Programming Focus Area

Adaptive Reuse Focus Area

Indicative Commercial Heritage Asset for Adaptive Reuse Source: Author

OBJECTIVE 3 Establishing cultural programs, attractions, and events to encourage innovation and participation in the arts

Precedent: Bluestone Art Space Melbourne Source: Creative Spaces n.d.

Existing Commercial Adaptive Reuse Source: Author

Existing Adaptive Reuse Source: Author

ACTION PLAN • • •

Enhance offering of art and cultural programs/events in city centre Adapt selected heritage assets in CBD and North Parramatta Conservation Area into arts facilities Convert light industrial area in north into arts and tech innovation hub Indicative Heritage Asset for Community Adaptive Reuse Source: Author

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4.3 Objective + Action Plan: Liveability

Site Boundaries

New Housing Site

Site Boundaries

Existing School

Employment Area

Priority Precinct

Proposed Local Centre

Proposed New School

Existing Sport and Recreational Facilities

Proposed New Landscape Programming

OBJECTIVE 1

OBJECTIVE 2

Providing housing diversity and affordability with access to jobs, public transport and services

Delivering well-distributed public amenities to match people’s needs

Precedent: 52 Social Housing Units, Nanterre

Precedent: Multipurpose Edu Centre, Auberviliers

Source: Drivenxdesign n.d.

Source: Archdaily 2017

ACTION PLAN

ACTION PLAN

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• •

• • •

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Revitalise property along Hawkesbury Rd Adjust zoning controls Ensure good proportion of residential use within proposed mixed use buildings Propose new affordable housing in North Parramatta Propose high density apartments along Parramatta River Ensure DA approvals meet the dwelling target

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Increase existing school capacities Revitalise sport and recreational facilities in Parramatta Park Propose new landscape programming within Parramatta park Propose new local and community centre to serve the new residential area

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Site Boundaries

Street Activation

Parramatta Light Rail

Art & Innovation Hub

Park Activation

Walking & Cycling Network

Parking Lots

OBJECTIVE 3 Allowing a range of uses for public and open space to improve public domain safety, connection and character

Precedent: Guaiba Orla Urban Park, Porto Alegre Source: Author

ACTION PLAN • • • • • •

Adaptive reuse of parking lots Park and street activation Promote safe and connected walking network along Parraamatta River Create integrated cycle network Re-zone North-West Parramatta into art and innovation hub Foster a vibrant mix of commercial, retail and offices along Hawkesburry Rd, Church St and Macquarie St

The first figure on the far left demonstrates a study on priority precinct for dwelling zoning adjustment. Factors that were important to consider at this process are the proximity to employment area, existing land-use, land ownership, heritage and conservation area, transport infrastructure, services and facilities availability. Westmead 2050 is also recognising the blocks in Hawkesbury Rd to be one of the priorities for its location relative to Westmead H&E precinct and the intermodal transport hub joining light rail, train and metro line. There are three sites for new affordable housing, proposing a new Floor Space Ratio and Building Height to meet with the future population. Learning from 52 Social Housing in Nanterre, the plan could adopt the way it successfully responds to industrial sites and mediates contrast between low density residential and much higher scale context in such motorway.

The next focus is to identify the existing schools that are potential to be re-developed or increased in capacity and to utilise the park and local centres to tie the community together, enabling diversity in use, injecting new programming, with strengthening community engagement in the design process. The author’s intervention is based on demography, trend, social and economy value.

The third objective is very much about championing the river as the key amenity for the whole site. This idea came from the SWOT analysis, suggesting the river as the most valuable natural asset to Westmead which now being underutilised. Guaiba Orla Urban Park is studied as a precedent to its landscape programming, especially to overcome the safety issue for pedestrians.

The art and innovation hub in the North West seen in the last figure is the collaborative strategic action together with the economy and cultural theme to activate the Northern Parramatta with land use re-zoning.

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4.4 Objective + Action Plan: Connectivity

W

Site Boundaries

Existing Bus Route

Site Boundaries

Parramatta Light Rail

T1 Heavy Rail Network

Proposed Bus Route

T1 Heavy Rail Network

Sydney Metro North West

Parramatta Station

Free Shuttle Bus

Parramatta Station

Sydney Metro West

Parramatta Wharf

Proposed Free Shuttle Bus

T-way Sydney Bus

Priority Precinct

Ferry Route

Priority Precinct

Parramatta Light Rail

OBJECTIVE 1

OBJECTIVE 2

Creating an efficient transport network to reach the maximum 15 minutes commuting time within the district

Creating a major transport hub in the Westmead H&E Precinct that connects heavy and light rail, T-way and local buses, Metro West and North West Metro Link, and a free shuttle bus.

Precedent: Melbourne CBD, Melbourne

Precedent: Arnhem Central Terminal, Arnhem

Source: Drivenxdesign n.d.

Source: Archdaily 2017

ACTION PLAN

ACTION PLAN

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Add more bus routes Add more free shuttle buses Integrate intermodal transport Upgrade disability friendly transport facilities Implement Parramatta Bike Plan for cycling routes Upgrade pedestrian sidewalk Propose detailed Walking Plan

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Plan for major project development in the priority precinct Rezone the priority precinct for high density mixed-use development

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Site Boundaries

Existing Activities Area

Site Boundaries

Existing Bridge

Parramatta Park

Proposed Activities Area

Waterside Link

Proposed Bridge

Access to the Park

Priority Precinct

Parramatta Bike Plan Cycle Link

Priority Precinct

Pedestrian Path

OBJECTIVE 3

OBJECTIVE 4

Designing better connection between Parramatta Park with Westmead, North Parramatta and Parramatta CBD

Creating a waterside link by upgrading the waterscape with pedestrian and cycling networks and adding more bridges

Precedent: Hyde Park, Sydney

Precedent: Cheonggyecheon River, Seoul

Source: Author

Source: iStock 2017

ACTION PLAN

ACTION PLAN

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•

Optimising access to the park Adding more lighting to improve safety at night Dividing the park into more diverse activities areas Activating the park for events and festivals Creating direct pedestrian routes for passerby Upgrading pedestrian paths Adding more signage for direction Increasing public amenities such as benches,bbq facilities, shading, toilet and water fountains

• • • •

Create pedestrian sidewalk / walking trail along the waterways Add more pedestrian bridges Increase pedestrian amenities such as benches, shading, toilets, water fountains and artworks Implement Parramatta Bike Plan cycling network Create more connections to surrounding sites and parks

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4.5 Objective + Action Plan: Ecology

Site Boundaries

Creeks

Site Boundaries

Cumberland Plain Woodland

Flooding Area

Priority Precinct

Waterways

Estuarine Saltmarsh

Habitat Corridor

Grey-Headed Flying Fox Camp

Landscape Habitat

Natural Resource - Biodiversity

Cumberland Swamp Oak Forest

Fauna Record

River-Flat Eucalypt Forest

Priority Precinct

Rivers

OBJECTIVE 1

OBJECTIVE 2

Improving the health and condition of waterways to support a diverse web of aquatic species

Providing a quality home for diverse native flora and fauna

Precedent: NZ Westhaven Pedestrian Trail

Precedent: Willamette River, Portland

ACTION PLAN

ACTION PLAN

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Source:Helen 2018

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Reduce the impact of pollutants from storm water runoff, drainage and sewer overflows in waterways to improve water quality Reduce the impact of pest species and weeds Identify potentially sensitive locations and mitigate erosion of creek banks Improve the quality of sediments Establish setback and vegetation buffer for floodplains

Source: Mesh 2019

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Protect existing bushland near biodiversity hotspots, namely Parramatta River, Toongabbie Creek, Darling Mills Creek and Hunts Creekv Conserve and improve existing vegetation corridors along Parramatta River and its tributaries Protect endangered ecological communties-Cumberland River-Flat Forest, Cumberland Swamp Oak Riparian Forest, Cumberland Plain Woodland and Estuarine Saltmarsh

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Site Boundaries

Completed / Ongoing Project

Site Boundaries

Local Significant Street

Parks and Reserves

Aboriginal Heritage Zone

Major Green Space

Tree

Cemetery

Priority Precinct

Existing Car Park

Priority Precinct

Areas with High Vegetation Cover

OBJECTIVE 3

OBJECTIVE 4

Maintaining and enhancing urban parks and green spaces

Creating a green and cool city for the community

Precedent: Harbour Park, Jonkoping

Precedent: Terrace Roog Park Singapore

Source: https://mooool.com

Source: Dawson 2016

ACTION PLAN

ACTION PLAN

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Maximise the benefits of quality green spaces Conserve trees that are healthy and in good condition Plant appropriate new trees and shrubs Increase diversity of tree species to mitigate the potential impact from new pest disease incursion Identify and assess the potential for removal and replacement of trees that are not growing to maturity

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4.6 Priority Precincts Following the formulation of objectives and action plans for each individual theme, the authors collated this information to assess how the five discrete action plans could best be integrated with one another. The maps produced in the preceding pages were overlaid atop one another to identify areas of similarity and difference in addition to key ‘priority precincts’ in which proposed interventions were concentrated. The resulting overlay is shown to the left.

As can be seen from the overlaid focus areas, each of the themes focuses on different areas of the site and, when combined, cover most of Westmead. Notably, focus areas for all five themes converge at two key points: the existing Parramatta CBD and the Westmead Health & Education precinct. As such, these two areas have been identified as the key priority precincts for this project.

In the following sections, these two priority precincts inform the development of two strategic options for implementing change and development across the site.

Economy

Connectivity

Community and Culture

Liveability

Ecology

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Site Boundaries Economy Liveability Community and Culture Connectivity Ecology

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The following pages present two strategic options for transforming Westmead: the ‘Double Economic Powerhouse City’ and the ‘Liveable River City’. Though the two options diverge in their implementation mechanisms and timelines, they both fundamentally seek to transform Westmead into a liveable, economically prosperous city in accordance with the project vision statement and thematic objectives set out in the previous section. Notably, the two options reflect different understandings of the factors that drive place transformation and enable liveability and economic prosperity.

In Strategic Option 1: Double Economic Powerhouse City, jobs growth is positioned as central to enticing new residents and investment in Westmead while in Strategic Option 2: Liveable River City, improving amenity and living conditions on site is prioritised for the same reason. Consequently, the two options would eventually yield two different versions of Westmead, with vastly different characters. The analysis contained in the following pages explores in detail the different potential outcomes of the two strategic options and compares these with a Business as Usual scenario.

In evaluating the options, the authors have considered which of these two versions of Westmead best aligns with all thematic objectives and the overarching vision statement.

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5.1 Strategic Option 1

Stage 1: 2020 - 2025

STRATEGIC OPTION 1

Double Economic Powerhouse City In this strategy, development radiates outwards from two key sites: the Westmead Health & Education precinct and Parramatta CBD. Intensive development of the economy and infrastructure at both sites transforms them into twin economic hubs that attract new residents, investors, and ultimately drive the development and transformation of the rest of the site.

Image: Westmead Hospital Source: Delloite 2016

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The first stage in this strategic option focuses on consolidating the twin economic cores of the Westmead Health & Education Precinct and the Parramatta CBD. This will be achieved through a number of measures including creating new jobs, investing in the expansion of the H&E Precinct and CBD, and upgrading infrastructure in both cores. To achieve this, a combination of policy changes and physical interventions will be undertaken.

Provide jobs first

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Stage 2: 2025 - 2035

Stage 3: 2035 - 2050

Once Westmead’s position as a highly competitive economic powerhouse and employment hotbed has been secured, the focus will shift toward attracting new residents to the site. Development and investment will begin to radiate outward from the two cores, and new connections between discrete parts of Westmead will be established. Actions in this stage will focus on delivering vital resources such as housing and public transport networks.

In the final stage, focus shifts toward enhancing liveability and delivering amenities to residents and visitors. This will entail the provision of social infrastructures such as schools, affordable housing, and community spaces, in addition to a high quality public domain, ample green space, and cultural and leisure amenities. This stage will add another facet to Westmead’s character and cement its position as a key regional hub.

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5.2 Strategic Option 2

Stage 1: 2020 - 2025

STRATEGIC OPTION 2

Liveable River City In this strategy, development follows a linear path along the Parramatta River, one of the site’s most unique and celebrated elements. The targeted revitalisation will transform the River into a distinctive feature that is attractive to future residents and investors alike; development of other areas and resources on site (e.g. housing, schools, etc.) will be in accordance with demand as growth spreads beyond the river.

Image: Artist Impression of Parramatta River Source: City of Parramatta 2017

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In this strategic option, the first priority is revitalising the Parramatta River and positioning it as Westmead’s foremost attraction. To achieve this, a comprehensive ecological strategy including remediation and conservation works and policy development will be undertaken. The river revitalisation will also extend to Toongabbie Creek and all waterfront foreshores, the latter of which will be activated as cultural spaces and the venue for a program of community events.

Make it attractive first

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Stage 2: 2025 - 2035

Stage 3: 2035 - 2050

The second stage of development will meet the needs of new residents and businesses attracted to Westmead by the newly revitalised river. This will entail the provision of new schools, a vibrant public domain, an expanded public transport network, and greater commercial opportunities, alongside the diversification of housing stock to include affordable housing and varied typologies. Concurrently, cultural programs and venues will ensure Westmead’s unique heritage and community are celebrated.

At this point, actions will specifically target employment growth within Westmead and focus on consolidating a framework for sustainable economic development. In addition to providing new jobs in the existing health and education industries, this stage will see the creation of jobs in a diverse range of fields including technology and the arts. To accommodate this, new commercial space will be provided across the site through a combination of construction and upgrading existing structures.

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5.2 Business as Usual Per the Central City District Plan, GSC (2018) This Business as Usual projection is based on the Greater Sydney Commission’s Central City District Plan, which takes an integrated approach to strategic planning for Westmead Sydney. This plan was chosen as the basis for a Business as Usual projection due to its high-level, strategic scale, which is comparable to that of the two Strategic Options presented by this project.

The Plan takes a three-pronged approach to development that comprises three key focal points: infrastructure delivery, stakeholder collaboration, and resource co-location. Transposing these focal points onto Westmead, it is projected that development on the site within this scenario would resemble the map to the right. The development would likely follow the three key infrastructure corridors of Church Street, the light rail, and Metro West, with key resources such as schools, housing, offices, and retail outlets clustered directly proximal to this. It is reasonable to assume that in this scenario, development and growth would eventually radiate outwards from the infrastructure corridors.

However, it is unclear how long it would take for development to spread in this manner, and there is concerning the potential for this scenario to yield unbalanced development across the site. On the map to the right, the authors have shown in light blue areas that may be at risk of becoming underdeveloped, underserved pockets in this scenario due to their distance from the infrastructure corridors. In turn, this may result in significant economic and resource imbalances within the site boundaries. There is also concern that the strong focus on infrastructure may result in prioritisation of transport and the economy over social and environmental concerns.

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Site Boundaries

Key Development Area

Infrastructure Corridor

Light Rail Stop

Secondary Development Area

Potentially Underserved Area

KEY FEATURES • Primary focus on infrastructure and creating the “30 minute city” • Clear development corridors along Church Street and Light Rail and Metro West lines • Enhanced public private partnerships and stakeholder collaboration; colocation of resources in development clusters in “walkable mixed-use places”

• Higher rate of housing completions overall and within 30 minutes walking distance of city centre • Emphasis of economic and infrastructure concerns over environmental and social considerations

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5.4 Strategic Option Comparison

BUSINESS AS USUAL

STRATEGIC OPTION 1

STRATEGIC OPTION 2

Central City District Plan, GSC 2018

Double Economic Powerhouse City

Liveable River City

PROS

PROS

PROS

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Strong, interconnected transport and infrastructure network Cohesive intermodal public transport system Clear development corridors enabling systematic implementation Distribution of investment and development across the sites Anchor points of Westmead H&E Precinct and Parramatta CBD

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Easier implementation due to correspondence with existing planning documents Clear focus on different development precincts, each with distinct action plans Widely used development method with fairly predictable results Decentralisation of economic functions safeguards against failure

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Holistic, “big picture” development approach that distributes investment across the site Cohesive, considered riverside development that provides a strong spine for the city Strategic management of environmental complications associated with river, e.g. flooding and drought Allows pace of development to be dictated by need

CONS

CONS

CONS

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•

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Prioritisation of economy over environment and social factors Potential mismatch between demand and rapid rate of development Potential displacement of existing working class communities

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Potential for inconsistency between precincts as they are developed individually Environmental and cultural risks entailed with rapid development Wealth and investment remains concentrated instead of spread throughout site Potential mismatch between demand and rapid rate of development

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Slower rate of development due to environmental practicalities of rehabilitating river Difficulty entailed in coordinating between multiple stakeholders Potential congestion along riverfront preventing equal access

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Phase

Indicators Employment

2025

2035

2050

Business as Usual

Option 1

Option 2

60,021

68,181

60,021

3,113

3,569

3,113

Employment

72,265

94,584

91,092

Dwellings

10,777

12,588

12,781

Employment

95,469

154,540

170,314

Dwellings

27,028

32,570

34,946

Dwellings

With the data from the city of Parramatta and Census, the employment and dwellings in Westmead from the last 12 – 15 years are obtained. We have used the data to project the growth in three options, Business As Usual, Strategic option 1 and 2.

For Business As Usual, growth in employment and dwellings is significantly lower than both strategic option 1 and 2, with only around 35,000 new jobs to be created and 24,000 new dwellings to be built.

Both strategic options are believed to achieved much high growth in terms of employment and new dwelling completion.

Strategic option 1 focuses on economic growth from the beginning and while strategic option 2 believes in the additional value contribute to the economy by revitalising the river. Detail calculation can refer to Appendix 5 The charts below further shows how the strategic option will achieve a higher outcome for the first 15 to 20 years but strategic option 2 potentially can boost up even higher outcome if successfully utilising the river asset.

Employment Growth in Different Development Models

New Dwelling Provision in Different Development Models

Target percentage of Affordable Rental Housing: 20% and Social Housing 5%

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5.5 Strategic Options Evaluation Having deemed Business as Usual insufficiently ambitious to transform Westmead into a world class city aligned with the project vision statement, the two Strategic Options have been evaluated to determine the ideal solution. The process of evaluation entailed assessing each of the options in the context of the thematic objectives in Section 4 and scoring their ability to achieve each of these on a scale of 1-5. The resulting figures were then plotted on the spider charts shown below.

The full assessment criteria and scores with regard to each thematic objective can be found in Appendix 1 of this report.

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STRATEGIC OPTION 1

STRATEGIC OPTION 2

Double Economic Powerhouse City

Liveable River City

This option performs strongly with regard to achieving objectives within the Economy and Ecology themes, but comparatively underperforms with regard to the others.

In particular, performance in achieving socially-oriented objectives pertaining to Liveability and Community & Culture is average to fair. This is concerning, given the project vision’s emphasis on quality of life and community.

This option sees a greater similarity in the levels of achievement with regard to each theme. Critically, strong performance is projected within the Ecology, Connectivity, Liveability, and Community & Culture themes; it is envisioned that achieving these thematic objectives will in turn, bolster economic performance. This option appears to be a more holistic approach to development.

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Strategic Option 1 Strategic Option 2

By overlaying the spider charts prepared for both options, it can be seen that Option 2 outperforms Option 1 in all regards but one - the Economy. However, as previously noted, this minor discrepancy may be offset by the likely positive effects of achieving the objectives of the other four themes: arguably, a healthy environment, comprehensive transport network, high quality of life, and thriving community are all prerequisites to a productive economy and sustainable, long-term growth.

For these reasons, Strategic Option 2 was chosen as the basis for the Westmead 2050 Integrated Strategic Plan. Ultimately, it was determined that Option 2 is not only most conducive to achieving sustainable development across the site in line with the project vision statement and objectives, but also capitalises on a valuable opportunity to leverage one of Westmead’s most unique strengths: the Parramatta River.

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6. Strategic Plan

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To develop the chosen option ‘Liveable River City’, activating the Parramatta River is a priority. In addition to the CBD river foreshore, the authors will also initially focus on protecting and restoring Westmead’s natural assets along the waterways including remnant bushland reserves and parks. The rationale is to create a healthy environment for the community, which could further provide various environmental, social and economic benefits, such as wildlife habitats, aesthetic and sense of place, active recreation opportunities, increased property value and business opportunities. This strategy will contribute to achieving the vision in the long run.

The following pages illustrate strategic action plans for Economy, Community and Culture, Liveability, Connectivity and Ecology respectively. Some ideas from the ‘Double Economic Powerhouse City’ are integrated into the ‘Liveable River City’ to better transform Westmead into an attractive and economically thriving city.

After the demonstration of strategic action plans thematically, the authors accordingly show three stages of the strategic plan with respective priority precincts in more detail. To be specific, in the first 5 years, the development will be concentrated on the Parramatta Riverfront, followed by the stage 2 (15 years) focusing on Westmead Transport Hub and the stage 3 (30 years) shifting towards Art and Innovation Hub at the northern part of the site. Aspired by numerous local and international precedents, the whole metropolitan centre is anticipated to become a dynamic city that is able to attract more locals and visitors alike.

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6.1.1 Strategic Action Plan | Economy

Site Boundaries

Public Domain Revitalisation

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Precedent: George Street, Sydney CBD Source: Katt Gao n.d.

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Identify and rezone land for local centres Integrate local centres with mixed commercial, residential and public amenities Widen and prioritise pedestrian walking path in local centres Limit car speed Improve public transportation network to access local centres

To achieve a stronger economy in Westmead, economic growth in the Parramatta CBD and the Westmead H&E precinct will be prioritised. Revitalising Parramatta River, particularly near Church Street with a more inclusive waterfront can allow more space for events and festivals. Extending Vivid to Parramatta can be considered. Expanding restaurants and pubs along the

river will make the waterfront more vibrant day and night.

With the completion of the Parramatta Light Rail, Church Street will further develop to the north along the light rail with active frontage and a strong night-time economy. Hawkesbury road will also be lively that supports the needs in the Westmead H&E Precinct. A large portion of land in the north of Toongabbie Creek will be reserved for the expansion of the Westmead H&E Precinct.

Apart from the vibrant waterfront near Church Street, the Parramatta River will extend further with indigenous heritage walk and the new museum in the east and many more high quality event venues in the west. For example, a parking facility in between the new Bankwest Stadium and the river will be converted into a seasonal beach and ice skating field. The wide pedestrian and bike path along the river will lead visitors to the new Botanic Garden where once was the Cumberland Hospital in the past. Many heritage buildings will be transformed into art performance venues and a new iconic theatre will sit within the Art and Innovation Hub, attracting thousands of global visitors every year.

The Art and Innovation Hub in North Parramatta will be a centre for young Australian artists and entrepreneurs to move in. Large creative space with cheaper rent will be the key to success. A large number of co-living housings initiated by the government will further provide new community-based living style to the adventurous and creative new generations to move in.

With the population boom, many new dwellings will be built in varies locations across Westmead. Developing new local centres with accessible necessity and public amenities is crucial for high living quality. Apart from Parramatta CBD, the new locations for building local centres include East Parramatta on Victoria Road near Western University Parramatta; North Parramatta on Church Street next to Cumberland Hospital; Balmoral Road north to Toongabbie Creek; Hawkesbury Road near Westmead Station; and Darcy Road near Milson Park.

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6.1.2 Strategic Action Plan | Community and Culture

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Celebrating Westmead’s rich indigenous and colonial heritage through strategic conservation and management

Creating a strong sense of place based on a community identity that is diverse, multicultural, and multilingual

Precedent: Newcastle Heritage Policy Source: City of Newcastle Council

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Objectives within the Community & Culture theme will deliver a total 825 383m2 of cultural and leisure space across Westmead, comprising a combination of re-purposed heritage assets, activated riverside areas, purpose-built event venues, and the new Art & Innovation Hub. Further information about the breakdown of space by type can be found in Appendix 2. In addition to celebrating the site’s heritage and diverse community, actions within this theme include the delivery of an annual calendar of 12 events (Appendix 3) that will attract an estimated 400 000+ annual visitors to Westmead.

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Delivering well-distributed public amenities to match people’s needs

Allowing a range of uses for public and open space to improve public domain safety, connection and character

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Re-zone North-west Parramatta into Art and Innovation hub Foster a vibrant mix of commercial, retail and offices along Hawkesbury Rd, Church St and Macquarie St Create integrated cycle network Promote safe and connected walking network along Parramatta River Ensure active travel options

The second objective aspires to deliver equal and sufficient public amenities to match the people’s needs, ensuring all residents have the same distributions of schools, local centres, sport and recreational facilities. Learning from the overseas countries like UK and Japan, the authors are proposing “walk to school” scheme, where the new school or expansion of the existing school is strategically located to serve area less than a mile walkable distance. To the same extent, it enables a range of uses among public and open spaces that would allow a safer, better connected and stronger character of the city.

The plan will ensure availability in active travel network of walking and cycling along the river as well as activating parks and open space with new programming for residents use.

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Designing better connection between Parramatta Park with Westmead, North Parramatta and Parramatta CBD

Creating a waterside link by upgrading the waterscape with pedestrian and cycling networks and adding more bridges

Precedent: Arnhem Central Terminal, Arnhem Source: Archdaily 2017

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Improving the health and condition of waterways to support a diverse web of aquatic species

Creating a green and cool city for the community

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6.2.1 Stage 1 | 5 Years Regarding stages of the strategic plan, in order to transform Westmead into a liveable river city, the authors aim to utilise the Parramatta River to benefit Westmead as a whole.

In the first 5 years, the plan would focus on revitalising Parramatta River first as expected, in particular, the commercial part near the Parramatta CBD. On the whole, the action plan intends to improve the water quality of the River, plant stormwater trees along the waterways, implement Parramatta Bike Plan and conduct diverse cultural events and festivals to activate the waterfront. Also, night time economy within Parramatta CBD would be started to be developed for the purpose of inviting more locals and visitors alike to secure the economic and employment growth.

Parramatta Park and areas near Toongabbie creek would be more environmentally protected, as they are home to a diversity of native flora and fauna, including vulnerable and endangered species, such as Green and Golden Bell Frog and Powerful Owl. Protecting bushland is paramount for future generations and for the sustainable ecosystem.

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At the same time, a heritage walk path near the eastern side along the River will be created to explore the value of the heritage area and activate the waterfront for public recreation.

The flooding has become a dramatic threat to Westmead due to the increased industrialisation and urbanisation around the area. A significant number of residential and commercial properties are affected by flooding from the River and creeks. To mitigate the problem, in addition to stormwater trees, the hard pavements along the waterways will be changed into permeable surfaces, and stormwater planters are used, as well as stormwater bumpouts and stormwater tree trenches to store extra water.

In this five-year period, it is expected that the river would turn to be attractive. As a result, the areas near the river could be developed further in the next stage and keep going toward the targets.

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Initially, Parramatta River and its tributaries as key corridors are of high biodiversity value, but are also highly polluted. One of the main causes of poor river health is stormwater pollution. So the plan aims to reduce the pollutants from stormwater runoff, drainage and sewer in waterways by using Bandalong Little Trap. Swale gardens will be constructed in existing parking lots or roadways to reduce stormwater runoff and improve stormwater quality.

Additionally, diverse trees and shrubs will be planted along the River and on the lawns, which can bring recreational value, ecological service and aesthetic experience to the precinct. The idle land will be used as venues for different cultural events and festivals to further activate the waterfront.

Also, the bike path will be established continuously to improve the connection.

Another significant concern in this precinct is the flooding issue because of the proximity to the River. In this respect, setback and vegetation buffer will be established to reduce the risk of flooding. Furthermore, permeable pavements and stormwater trees will be practiced to store extra water.

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6.2.3 Stage 2 | 15 Years The Parramatta CBD will continue to expand further north along Church Street with active frontage and strong night-time economy, paving the way to connect to the future Art and Innovation Hub in North Parramatta. At the same time, the City of Parramatta will continue to update planning control in the CBD and release more spaces to build new dwellings and commercial space by increasing building height and FSR. The southern part of the river will be strategically changed to around 80-100 m building height with 10:1 FSR while the land along Church Street will be changed to around 40 m building height with 6:1 FSR. It will increase the maximum building floor space drastically from currently around 1.5 million sqm to around 4 million sqm in the CBD, which half will be reserved to be used as commercial and the other half as residential.

More amusement facilities will be delivered along the waterfront.

The projects include transforming a car park between Bankwest Stadium and the river into a Seasonal beach which can also be converted as a skating field in winter. Huge underground stormwater catchment will be built to capture much stormwater runoff as well as being a water storage for the city in the drought season.

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Cumberland Hospital will be transformed into a new Botanic Garden while many heritage buildings in the site will be adaptively reused as research facilities for preserving local flora and fauna. Strong recreation elements along the water will attract thousands of local and international visitors every year.

At the same time, stage two will be the start of housing development. Assuming the land acquisitions would have been executed in stage one, here the plan expects some upzoning in planning control.

Redevelopment will occur in around East Parramatta, North Parramatta intersection and Westmead Transport Hub targetting 32,000 of new dwellings, by the end of 2035.

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At the beginning of this stage, the plan would strategically locate the new local centre near the local bus routes and key destinations such universities and the Parramatta CBD to ensure there will be enough number of people to sustain the new economy.

Density and building height are designed to ascend from local centres, high, medium to low density residential in a gradual manner. This approach is necessary to ensure solar access and to maintain streetview at human scale.

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It is a community-based residential area, with the integration of multi types of transport modes, allowing mixed use at its optimum capacity. Advance and sustainable architecture, with respect to Parramatta Park, is intended to be a Westmead’s landmark, creating a greater sense of place for the residents and visitors.

Multi-layer transports will connect people traveling by bus, train, metro and tram.

Property along Hawkesbury Road is going to be designed as a future high density residential development. The authors set two main precedents from Vancouver and Mexico to showcase programming and the space quality the plan would like to achieve.

The following are the list of expected outcome from this development: 1. Hawkesbury Road is going to be a pedestrian-oriented street 2. Increase in attractiveness in the walking experience with enhanced built form.

3. Added public domain elements to create opportunities for social interaction, 4. The residential area will be affordable and family friendly, with high amenities from the Parramatta Park.

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6.2.5 Stage 3 | 30 Years The third and final stage of this strategy will consolidate development from the previous stages and ensure the site functions as a cohesive, interconnected whole.

At this point, the focus will shift toward smaller areas in parts of the site not previously addressed, such as North Wentworthville in the site’s west. Here, the existing school will be expanded to cater for the influx of key workers in the vicinity of the Westmead Health & Education precinct in the previous stages, and new key worker and student accommodation will be provided. Alongside this, tree canopy coverage within the area will be significantly enhanced.

Like other suburbs previously disconnected from the rest of Westmead, North Wentworthville will avail of new connections provided by a comprehensive public transportation network. Final works on this network will occur during this stage, and include the establishment of a Metro City Circle, the Northward expansion of Parramatta Light Rail, and more frequent bus routes servicing residential areas in Westmead’s east and west.

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Exciting new orking space environment Drawing from a 4.number of theatre international 5. Mixed useWestmead development Art Activationand with art instalation local precedents, the

& Innovation Hub will be a world-class cultural and work destination for visitors and residents alike. As with other priority precincts, the Hub will leverage off the riverfront to create a vibrant, dynamic waterside space.

Through a combination of heritage adaptive reuse and new construction, the hub will deliver co-working spaces and cultural attractions including theatres, gallery spaces, and rehearsal venues. It will function as a flagship venue for the Western Sydney Biennale of Art, and activate streets via the installation of public art and sculpture by local artists. This cultural offering will be complemented by sensitive ecological measures including swale gardens and an extensive green grid.

Additionally, the Hub will provide vital employment lands for entrepreneurs and emerging industries. By offering low rent for startups, incubator hubs, and creative professionals the area will become a hotbed for innovation and encourage exploration of new working styles and workspaces.

Such spaces will sit alongside commercial offerings and mixed-use developments, and transition seamlessly into an active and attractive waterfront.

To ensure that this future focus does not compromise Westmead’s existing unique character, the development will be constrained to a moderate, human scale. A high quality publicSimplyWork domain and6.0, pedestrian China use Hill, Sydney walking paths will unite the different 11architecture // 2017 A Architecture // 201 components of the Hub, and heritage assets will be conserved and adapted wherever possible.

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Sorenson Center for the Arts, Sorenson Center For US The Arts, US Brooks +Scarpa Architects // 2017 Brooks + Scarpa Architects // 2017

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From studying Westmead’s current strengths and weakness, opportunities and threats, to developing objectives and action plans, this report has proposed two strategic options and adopts a river focus development approach. It is believed that by maximising the potential of the Parramatta River and the Toongabbie Creek, the authors can also discover the full potential of Westmead with an attractive environment for business, workers, residents and visitors. Previous sections present in detail what needs to be done in the next 5, 15 and 30 years with priorities precincts and illustrations. Nevertheless, targets need to be set for users to follow when trying to achieve the vision and goals in this report.

In the following pages, a final outcome of Westmead in 2050 will be presented. There is a target in terms of new dwellings and jobs, as welling as other factors that help different sectors to grasp how Westmead will be in 2050. By achieving these goals, it is strongly believed that Westmead will be the new successful model which the world will look upon with such well-planned rapid yet sustainable growth in every aspect.

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WESTMEAD 2050 Liveable River City attractive and well-integrated city that celebrates nature, heritage and culture, thus catalysing sustainable growth and innovation will be an

Westmead in 2050 will be the second CBD in the Greater Sydney Region, with the strong economic support from the Parramatta CBD and Westmead Health and Education Super Precinct. Together with an inclusive and active waterfront, vibrant Church Street and Hawkesbury Road, seamless public transportation network and an abundant amount of events, festivals and activities that bring communities and tourists together to celebrate Parramatta’s rich history, natural resources and new young lifestyle, Westmead will grow sustainably and continue to attract global attention.

Parramatta CBD will be the economic powerhouse that provides over 1.8 millions sqm of commercial floor space and hosts over 140,000 jobs. A target of over 17,000 new dwellings will be completed to support various needs of different housings.

North Toongabbie Creek TOD Precinct Dwelling: 5,500

North Wentworthville Dwelling: 7,800

Westmead Health and Education Precinct will also have over 65,000 workers and will expand to North Toongabbie Creek.

The Westmead Station will be upgraded as a new Transport Hub with over 4,000 new dwellings. A large number of affordable housing and student accommodation will support the students and young professionals working nearby.

East Parramatta will have a boom in terms of housing supply with a target of nearly 15,000 new dwellings by 2050. A new local centre on Victoria Road will also serve the residents.

In North Parramatta, over 250,000 square metres of industrial space will be transformed into commercial space and will support nearly 10,000 jobs. Nearby the North Parramatta and the North Toongabbie Creek will adopt a new model of co-living housing, providing almost 20,000 more dwellings. *The target number refers to Appendix 4 and 7

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2050 Target

Art and Innovation Hub

Tree Canopy Cover 49%

Jobs 215,000

Commercial Space 2,075,000 m2

Jobs 10,000 Commercial Space 250,000 m2

North Parramatta Dwelling: 14,000

Dwelling 68,550 Affordable Housing 25% (17,200) Social Housing 5% (3,400)

Public Transport Capacity 116,090 (60% mode share at peak hour)

East Parramatta Dwelling: 14,900

Westmead

Dwelling: 4,000

Parramatta CBD

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Appendix

Appendix 1. Strategic Option Evaluation Criteria Themes

Objective

Objective Criteria

Strategic Option (Score 1-5) Op.1

E C O N O M Y

C O M M U N I T Y & C U L T U R E

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Op.2

1. Prioritise development and resources on Parramatta CBD and Westmead H&E Precinct to secure economic and employment growth

1. Cost on revitalising Parramatta River and Toongabie Creek

4

2

2. Employment growth

5

4

3. Commercial floor space growth

5

4

4. Public dopmain

5

4

5. GPD growth

5

3

2. Develop a resilient economy in Westmead by enahncing various economic industries

1. Commercial

5

4

2. Night-time economy

4

5

3. Health and Education

5

4

4. Tourism

3

5

5. Art and Innovation

3

5

3. Identify new local centre to support future population growth

1. Growth of exisiting local centres 5

4

2. Emerge of new local ccentres

3

5

3. Residents coverage of local 4 centre within 500m / 10 mins walk

4

4. Cost on building local centres

4

2

5. Services provision in local centres

4

5

1. Uniform, practical heritage management policies

5

5

2. Diverse mix of heritage assets (including colonial, Indigenous, and multicultural)

3

4

3. Successful adaptive reuse of heritage assets

5

4

4. Improved community engagement with heritage assets

4

5

5. Conservation of the river as key historical site

2

5

1. Multilingual signage

4

4

2. High engagement with cultural programs and events

4

5

1. Celebrate Westmead’s rich Indigenous and colonial heritage through strategic conservation and management

2. Create a strong sense of place based on a community identity that is diverse, multicultural, and multilingual

Recap Score per Objective Op.1 24

Rationale per Objective

Op.2 17

Op.1 Option 1 is more likely to perform better in boosting the investment and economic growth in Parramatta CBD and Westmead.

However, since there will be a better integration of water elment to both precincts in option 2 but with higher cost.

20

23

Op.2 will perform better as a wellplanned river will potentially bring much long-term benifits to Westmead; by bringing better retreating environments to patients staying in Hospotal, uplifting the commerial and land value near the river.

20

20

While score is the same, the outcome is different. With option 1, bigger and stronger local centre will cover a bigger range of population and in option 2, smaller and well-spreaded local centres will serve the people but potentially with higher cost.

19

23

Option 2 outperforms Option 1 with regard to highlighting spaces of Indigenous and multicultral significance, many of which are clustered along the riverfront. It also prioritises targeted conservation of the river and adjacent sites.

8

9

Total & Average Theme Score

Option 2 is likely to result in higher attendance rates at arts/cultural events as riverfront venues are more accessible by public transport; venues in other, less connected parts of the site may be more difficult to access.

Op.2

Total 64

Total 60

Average 4.27

Average 4

Total 41

Total 46

Average 4.1

Average 4.56

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L I V E A B I L I T Y

C O N N E C T I V I T Y

3. Establish cultural programs, attractions, and events to encourage innovation and participation in the arts.

1. High usage/tenancy rates of arts and innovation hub

5

5

2. Street Art

5

4

3. High attendance at events and festivals

4

5

1. Provide housing diversity and affordability with access to jobs, public transport and services

1. Housing completions by type

4

5

2. Affordable Rental Housing target achieved

4

5

3. Access to public transport

3

5

4. Proximity to jobs and schools/ university

4

4

2. Deliver well-distributed public amenities to match with people's needs

1. Access to open space

5

5

2. Primary and high school options in the vicinity

3

5

3. Capacity of existing school increased

4

5

4. Walkable access to school

4

3

5. Access to health service

4

5

1. Walkable access to local centres

5

5

2. Planning control adjustment by type

4

3

3. Number of bike paths in the city

3

5

3. Allow a range of uses for public and open space to improve public domain safety, connection and character

4. Proximity to cultural activities

4

4

1. Creating an efficient transport network to reach the maximum 15 minutes commuting time within the district.

1. Coverage and catchment of public transport

4

5

2. Variety of modes of transport

4

5

3. Walkability

4

5

4. Permeability

3

4

5. Quality of transport facilities

5

4

2. Creating a major transport hub in Westmead H&E Precinct

1. Public acquisition of land

5

3

2. Quality of design

5

4

3. Delivery of public transport

5

4

4. Public support

4

3

5. Viable funding scheme

5

3

1. Number of activity clusters

4

5

2. Straight through path

4

5

3. Signage legibility

5

5

4. Lighting and safety

4

5

5. Park amenities

4

5

3. Designing better connection between Parramatta Park with Westmead, North Parramatta and Parramatta CBD

14

14

Option 2 is likely to result in higher tourist volumes as riverfront venues are more accessible by public transport.

15

19

Option 2 has more concentrated location of residential area so it's easier and cheaper to invest on additional public transport and work on the affordability problem

20

23

Accessibility in Option 1 has not been resolved due to vast distance in between residential areas. Councils might have to invest on several new open space.

16

17

Option 2 is slightly better within providing number of bike path because public domain focusses so much in the area along the river

20

23

Option 2 better achieves objective 1 because it allows more walkability and permeabililty of the sites around and crossing the river, and opens up possibility for water transport

24

17

Option 1 better achieves objective 2 because objective 2 is located on the two priority areas of option 1. Therefore, by doing option 1, the hub development would be quicker

21

25

Option 2 better achieves objective 3 because the riverbank improvement includes a large sections of the park's area, therefore could contribute adding more activity clusters, walking path, pedestrian bridge and amenities

Total 41

Total 59

Average 3.92

Average 4.54

Total 82

Total 90

Average 4.10

Average 4.50

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E C O L O G Y

3

5

2. Waterside Amenities

4

5

3. Quality of waterside public domain

3

5

4. Lighting and safety

4

5

5. Ecological quality

3

5

1. Improving the health condition of waterways to support a diverse web of acquatic species

1. Water quality

3

5

2. Bank erosion

3

5

3. Shade and shelter

4

5

4. Quality of sediments

3

5

5. Weeds and pest animals

4

5

2. Providing a quality home for a diversity of native flora and fauna

1. Quality of vegetation corridors along waterways

4

5

2. The protection of endangered ecological communities

5

4

3. Bushland or wetland environment quality

5

4

4. Number of native plants, animals, fish and birds

5

4

5. Quality of waterways

4

5

1. Number of new trees and shrubs in green spaces

5

4

2. Tree species diversity

4

5

3. Rain gardens and bioswales

4

4

4. Removal and replacement of trees that stop growing to maturity

4

5

5. The accessibility and maintenance of quality parks

4

5

1. Tree canopy coverage in public spaces, residential and industrial properities

5

5

2. Improved car parks

5

3

3. Application of green roofs and green walls

4

4

4. Quantity and quality of street trees

5

4

5. The transformation of existing underground car parks into water catchment

5

3

3. Maintaining and enhancing urban parks and green spaces

4. Creating a green and cool city for the community

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1. Accessibility + connectivity of waterside network

17

25

Option 2 better achieves objective 4 because by focusing the improvement of the riverbank, the waterside link will be prioritised and developed first

17

25

Option 2 is preferable to achieve objective 1 as it gives priority to the waterways for the prupose of improving the water quality and making the River and creeks more sustainable and attractive.

23

22

Option 1 is preferable to achieve objective 2 because the priority areas of option 1 are mainly bushland reserves, wetlands and parks. This means the protection and improvement of natural environment would be prioritised and implemented faster.

21

23

Option 2 is preferable to achieve objective 3 because option 2 primarily concentrates on Parramatta Park, Parramatta River and its tributaries, which are deemed as the most important natural assets in westmead.

24

19

Option 1 is preferable to achieve objective 4 because it focuses on the Parramtta CBD and Westmead H&E Precinct where there is a lack of street trees and a large proportion of impervious surfaces and buildings, which makes Westmead hotter.

Total 85

Total 89

Average 4.25

Average 4.45

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Appendix 2. Culture and Leisure Space by Usage Type

WESTM WESTMEAD EVENT CALENDAR

WESTM

Westmea

Westmead Open

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Western Sydney Biennale of Art Western Sydney Biennale of Art Similar to:

ART + INNOVATION HUB - Anchor venue for Western Sydney Biennale of Art ART + INNOVATION HUB - Anchor venue for Western Sydney Biennale of Art GREEN EVENT SPACE - Westmead in Bloom GREEN EVENT SPACE - Westmead in Bloom

ART + INNOVATION HUB - Anchor venue for Western Sydney Biennale of Art GREEN EVENT SPACE - Westmead in Bloom ART + INNOVATION HUB GREENHOUSE - NATIVE Anchor venue for Western - Westmead in Bloom Sydney Biennale of Art

RT + INNOVATION HUB nchor venue for Western dney Biennale of Art

GREEN EVENT SPACE - Westmead in Bloom URBAN FARM - Spring Harvest

CE

NATIVE GREENHOUSE - Westmead in Bloom

REENHOUSE ad in Bloom

URBAN FARM - Spring Harvest

300

600

ADAPTIVE REUSE ADAPTIVE REUSE - Ongoing exhibition/open Similar to:w - Ongoing exhibition/open Month-long exhibition in which commissioned Month-long exhibition in which commissioned works by Lunar Ne workshop schedule ADAPTIVE REUSE Lunar New Year Festival workshop schedule artists - Westmead Open artists working or residing in Western Sydney are displayed in working or residing in Western Sydney are Ongoing exhibition/open - Westmead Open Lunar Net Satellite sites for Western workshop schedule the Art and Innovation Hub and satelliteTwo-wee venues - Satellitethe sites for and Western Art Innovation Hub and satellite venues throughout Two-week festival celebrating the beginn Sydney Biennale - Westmead Openof Art Sydney Biennale of Art the site. the site. yearperfo thro - Satellite sites for Western year through a combination of food, Two-wee Sydney Biennale of Art

Similar to: Venice Biennale of Art, Sydney Biennale

ADAPTIVE REUSE - Ongoing exhibition/open workshop schedule Lunar New Year Festival - Westmead Open - Satellite sites for Western festival celebrating Sydney Biennale Two-week of Art

URBAN BEACH/ICE RINK - Summer Sessions -URBAN Westmead Winter RINK BEACH/ICE Wonderland - Summer Sessions - Westmead Winter Wonderland BURRAMATTA MUSEUM BURRAMATTA MUSEUM - NAIDOC week - NAIDOC week BURRAMATTA MUSEUM URBAN BEACH/ICE RINK - NAIDOC week - Summer Sessions CULTURAL PROGRAMMING - Westmead Winter - Lunar New Year festival Wonderland - Outdoor cinema - Holli/colour run - Stree Food festival BURRAMATTA MUSEUM - NAIDOC week

BURRAMATTA MUSEUM - NAIDOC week

600

URBAN FARM - Spring Harvest URBAN FARM -ADAPTIVE Spring Harvest REUSE - Ongoing exhibition/open workshop schedule - Westmead Open - Satellite sites for Western Sydney Biennale of Art

URBAN BEACH/ICE RINK - Summer Sessions - Westmead Winter Wonderland

RBAN BEACH/ICE RINK Summer Sessions Westmead Winter Wonderland

150 300

Similar to: Venice Biennale of Art, Sydney Biennale

NATIVE GREENHOUSE - Westmead in Bloom NATIVE GREENHOUSE - Westmead in Bloom

0

150 1200m 300

600

1200m

0

150 300

600

1200m

1200m

Boundary

Site Boundary Art and Innovation Hub

ral Programming

Site Boundary Cultural Programming Urban Farm

Similar to: Outdoor

Lunar New Year Festival Outdoor Cinema

Outdoor festival celebrating the beginning of t the beginning of the newTwo-week lunar Three-month Three-m program of new release an a combination of food, performance year through a combination of food, performance, and year art. through shown at shown at riverside outdoor cinema during Three-m summer. summer.

CULTURAL PROGRAMMING CULTURAL PROGRAMMING shown at Similar to: Willoughby City Council Lunar New Year celebra Similar to: Willoughby City Council Lunar New Year- celebrations Lunar New Year festival - Lunar New Year festival summer.

-CULTURAL Outdoor cinema Similar to: PROGRAMMING - Outdoor cinema Similar to: Bondi Open Air Cinemas - Holli/colour runOutdoor Lunar New Year festival Cinema - Holli/colour run Outdoor Cinema - Stree Food festival Outdoor cinema Similar to: - Stree Food festival Holli Fest Holli Festival - Holli/colour run program of new release and cult f Three-month program of new release and- Stree cult Food filmsfestival toThree-month be Holli Fest shown at riverside outdoor cinema during late sp shown at riverside outdoor cinema during late spring/early One-day One-day ‘colour run’ and food festival on summer. summer.

CULTURAL PROGRAMMING celebrate the festival of colours. celebrate One-day - Lunar New Year festival - Outdoor cinema celebrate Similar to: Bondi Open Air Cinemas Similar to: Bondi Open Air Cinemas Similar to: - Holli/colour run - Stree Food festival

Holli Festival

Similar to: Cancer Council The Colour Run

Similar to:

Holli Festival Street Food Festival

Street Fo

Street ‘colour run’ and food festival on the Fo riv One-day ‘colour run’ and food festival on the riverfrontOne-day to Week-lo Week-long nightly markets in early autum celebrate the festival of colours. celebrate the festival of colours. street foo street food of Westmead’s culturally divers Week-lo street to: foo Similar to: Cancer Council The Colour Run Similar to: Cancer Council The Colour Run Similar Similar to: Lakemba Ramadan night markets

Street Food Festival

Similar to: NAIDOC

Street Food Festival NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC Week-long nightly markets in early autumn show Week-long nightly markets in early autumn showcasing the Summer Summer Sessions street food of Westmead’s culturally diverse occupants.street food of Westmead’s culturally diverse occu Summer Westmea Westmead Winter Wonderland Similar to: Lakemba Ramadan night markets

Similar to: Lakemba Ramadan night markets Art and Innovation Hub Seasonal Event Venue Multilingual Signage Pilot Area Multilingual Signage Pilot Area Seasonal Event Venue

Art and Innovation Hub Urban Farm Museum/Theatre

Urban Farm Indigenous Heritage Public Art/Sculpture Walk Investigation Priority Area Indigenous Heritage Multilingual Signage Pilot Area Investigation Priority Area Seasonal Event Venue

Multilingual Signage Pilot Area NAIDOC Week Museum/Theatre

Location

Urban Farm

Summer Sessions Museum/Theatre Public Art/Sculpture Urban Walk Ice Rink/Beach

ary

Cultural Programming Adaptive Reuse Heritage Indigenous Investigation Priority Area Adaptive Reuse and Innovation Multilingual Art Signage Pilot Area Hub

gramming

Urban Farm Museum/Theatre

Museum/Theatre

Adaptive Reuse Assets

euse

Indigenous Heritage Public Art/Sculpture Walk Investigation Priority Area

Public Art/Sculpture Walk

Northern Foreshore

tive Reuse

year thro Similar to: Venice Biennale of Art, Sydney Biennale Similar to: Similar to: Willoughby City Council Lunar New Yea

Public Art/Sculpture Walk Westmead Winter Wonderland Seasonal Event Event Venue Green Space

Area (m2)

Spring Harvest Summer Sessions

Westmead in Bloom

Spring Harvest

Spring Harvest

Burramatta Museum

980

Westmea Spring H

3,200

Spring H

Westmead Winter Wonderland

Westmead in Bloom

Art and Innovation Hub

Westmea Westmea

Westmead in Bloom

NAIDOC Week Seasonal Event Venue

956

4,043 77,368

492,381 4,346

Riverside Theatre

17,932

Botanical Gardens

224,177

TOTAL

825,383

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Appendix 3. Cultural Event Calendar and Projected Visitors * Visitor number projections are based on attendance rates for existing events of a similar type and scale. Footnotes denote what event has been used as the basis for projecting rates at each event.

Event

Duration

Regularity

Description

Projected Visitor Numbers*

Westmead Open

1 day

Annual

Ticketed, guided tours of heritage assets that provide an ‘insider’s-look’ into hidden historical gems onsite.

40 0001

Western Sydney Biennale of Art

1 month

Biannual

Flagship exhibition in which commissioned works by artists working and/or residing in Western Sydney are displayed in the Art and Innovation Hub and satellite venues throughout the site.

95 0002

Lunar New Year Festival

2 weeks

Annual

A celebration of the new lunar year through a combination of food, performance, and art.

10 0003

Outdoor Cinema

3 months

Annual

Riverside outdoor cinema screening a program of new release and cult films during late spring/early summer.

96 0004

Holli Festival

1 day

Annual

Food and cultural festival on riverfront to celebrate the Indian Festival of Colours.

20005

Street Food Festival

1 week

Annual

Nightly markets in early autumn showcasing the regional street food of Westmead’s culturally diverse occupants.

96 0006

NAIDOC Week

1 week

Annual

Educational and cultural events celebrating local and broader Australian Indigenous history.

10 0007

Summer sessions

1 month (4 sundays)

Annual

Live music, activities, and food stalls at Urban Beach every sunday afternoon in December.

20008

Westmead Winter Wonderland

1 month (4 fridays)

Annual

Live music, activities, and food stalls at Westmead Ice Rink every sunday afternoon in June.

20009

Westmead in Bloom

2 weeks

Annual

Native flora exhibition at Greenhouse in P-NUT at the beginning of spring.

Spring Harvest

1 day

Annual

Family activities and food stalls at urban farm to celebrate the beginning of spring.

Vivid Westmead

23 days

Annual

Light, sculpture, and visual arts festival

225 00010 200011 95 00012 TOTAL: 675 000

1. Per rates at 2018 Open House Melbourne, via “Open Your Site.” Open House Melbourne, Open House, www.openhousemelbourne.org/join/open-your-site/.

2. Per 1/3 of rates at The National exhibition, via “Ai Weiwei was a coup, but the Biennale of Sydney struggles to Shine.” ABC News, Michaela Boland, https://www.abc.net.au/news/201803-16/ai-weiwei-a-coup-but-sydney-biennale-struggles-toshine/9552546. Rate has been divided by three to account for lower rates in the first year of an event.

3. Per rates at Cabramatta’s Lunar New Year Celebrations, via “2019 Cabramatta Lunar New Year.” Vision Times, Vision Times Australia, https://www.visiontimes.com.au/events/local/2019-cabramatta-lunar-new-year/ 4. Per rates at Parramatta Lanes festival 2016, via “2019 Parramatta Major Events Overview.” Parramatta City Council, Par-

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5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

ramatta City Council, https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov. au/sites/council/files/2018-09/Appendix%20A%20Major%20 Events%202019%20-%20Overview.pdf Ibid. n. 3.

Ibid. n.4.

Ibid. n. 3.

Ibid. n. 3.

Ibid. n. 3.

Per rates at inaugural Vivid Sydney event in 2009, via “Here are the incredible crowd numbers for Vivid Sydney this year.”

Business Insider, Simon Thomsen, https://www.businessinsider.com.au/here-are-the-incredible-crowd-numbers-for-vivid-sydney-this-year-2016-6 Ibid. n. 3.

Ibid. n. 2.

number of dwelling : 5100

B

Proposed Building Height 80 35 20 11

Proposed FSR 4 2,5 2 1,7 total Gross floor area required 75% Westmead transport hub average floor space per dwelling 75 m2 average household 2.6 North Parratamatta intersection North Parratamatta intersection A B C D

site area m2 19.000 48.000 115000 30000

North Parramatta Intersection

C

35 B Proposed Building Height 30 A 3 20 C 30 Apopulation : 10560 D 11 number of dwelling : 4000 total

B D

A

A

Gross floor area required 75% average floor space per dwelling 75m2 average household 2.5

Mixed Use

C

382500 5100 Westmead transport hub 12750 Proposed Building Height 80 A 35 B 20 C Proposed Building Height North Toongabbie Creek D 11 80 A

population : 12750 population : 10560 number of dwelling : 5100 number of dwelling : 4000

A

population : 12750Mixed Use number of dwelling : 5100

D C

Westmead transport hub East Parramatta

D

D

A

B

A B C

C

C

C

C

C

3

35 20

15.000

average floor space per dwelling 100m2 2 200.000

average household 2.6 3 30 population : 38700 population : 10560 Proposed Building Height total Proposed FSR number of dwelling : 14890 number of dwelling : 4000

100000

North Toongabbie Creek

A

B

C

B

C

B

D

C

C

A 4 80 Gross floor area required 75% Proposed FSR site area m2 Bpopulation : 38700 2,5 35 Proposed Building Height average floor space per dwelling 100m2 Mixed Use Mixed Use A 3 15.000 average household 2.6 Cnumber of dwelling : 14890 2 20 35 B 2 200.000 20 C 11 3 100000 30 D 1,7 total total Gross floor area required 75% population : 14440 Gross floor area required 75% Mixed Use average floor space per dwelling 100m2 average household 2.6 number of dwelling : 5500 C average floor space per dwelling 75 m2 B average household 2.6 C D

C

C

D

A

C

Mixed Use

population : 10560 number of dwelling : 4000 East Parramatta D

A

B B

A B

A

B A

C

C

740.500 555375 5554 14440

Mixed Use A Proposed Building Height

Proposed FSR site area m2 A 2 58.500 2 600.000 1,7 400.000 680000 Proposed Building Height Proposed FSR site area m2 allowed to build A total 1.985.300 A Proposed Building Height 2 Proposed FSR 330.000 site area m2 660.000 20 B Gross floor area required 75% 1488975 B 3 400.000 1200000 30 2 330.000 14890 20 average floor space per dwelling 100m2 C average household 2.6 38713 1.860.000 total 3 400.000 30

B

35

North Parratamatta

North Parramatta

A

population : 38700 number of dwelling : 14890

B

C

B

A

1395000 13950 34875

Gross floor area required 75% average floor space per dwelling 100 m2 total average household 2.5

C Gross floor area required 75% average floor space per dwelling 100 m2 population : 34900 average household 2.5 number of dwelling : 13950 Mixed Use

East Parramatta B

C D

A B C B

A

C

A

B

total area allowed to build 2 Gross floor area required 75% 2 Proposed FSR 11 Mixed Use Proposed Building Height Mixed Use average floor space per dwelling 100m2 average household 2.6

A Mixed Use

population : 20417 dwelling : 7800

A

site area m2 2.875.000

Proposed FSR 3

B North20 Parramatta

B C DA

population : 45000 dwelling : 17250

A

Proposed FSR A

site area m2 10.000 2.300.000 370.000 1725000 140000 17250 site area m2

total Gross floor area required 75% average floor space per dwelling 100m2 average household 2.6 total area allowed to build Gross floor area required 75% average floor space per dwelling 100m2 B average household 2.6

population : 45000 Mixed Use dwelling : 17250 C Mixed Use

7853 20417

44850

2.875.000

Proposed FSR site area m2 Proposed FSR site area m2 15.000 23 330.000 200.000 32 400.000 3 100000 10559 total total Gross floor area required 75% Gross floor area required 75% East Parramatta average floor space per dwelling 100m2 average floor space per dwelling 100 m2 Proposed Building Height Proposed FSR site area m2 average household 2.6 average household 2.5

58.500 600.000 400.000 site area m2 58.500 600.000 400.000

Gross floor area required 75% allowed to build average floor space per dwelling 100m2 population : 38700 660.000 average household 2.6 1200000 number of dwelling : 14890

allowed to build allowed to build 40.500 660.000 400000 1200000 300000 740.500 1.860.000 555375 1395000 5554 13950 allowed to build 14440 34875

105.300 1200000 680000 allowed to build 1.985.300 105.300 1488975 1200000 14890 680000 38713 1.985.300

A

B

North Toongabbie Cree

B

Proposed Bu A 35 B 20 CNorth Parratamatta 30populatio

C

C

number o

A B

C A

B B

Mixed Use population : 34900 number of dwelling : 13 A

North Parratamatta

A B

B A

Proposed FSR 2 3

site area m2 330.000 400.000

allowed to build 660.000 1200000

Proposed Building Height Proposed FSR site area m2 total 3 10.000 30 Gross floor area required 75% 2 370.000 20 average floor space per dwelling 100 m2 2 140000 11 average household 2.5

allowed to build 1.860.000 27.000 1395000 740000 13950 280000 34875 1.047.000 785250 7853 20417

Proposed Bu A 30 B 20 population : 34900 C 11 number of dwelling : 13 D

B

A

C population : 20417 dwelling : 7800 A Mixed Use Wenthworthville

B

A B C D

B

Summary of Dwelling Target Western Westmead

2.300.000 1.047.000 Westmead Transport Hub Wenthworthville 785250 East Parramatta 7853 20417 2.300.000 Proposed Building HeightNorth Toongabbie Proposed FSR site area m2 Creek 1725000 30 A 3 10.000 17250 20 B 2 370.000 North Parramatta Intersection 11 C 2 140000 44850 North Parramatta D total Parramatta CBD Gross floor area required 75% average floor space per dwelling 100m2 TOTAL average household 2.6

Mixed Use

Proposed Bu 20 30

Wenthworthville

B

dwelling : 7800

Mixed Use allowed to build 27.000 740000 280000 allowed to build

Proposed Bu 20 30

population : 14440 number of dwelling : 55

B

C

1488975 14890 38713

1.860.000 population : 38700 1395000 Mixed Use number of dwelling : 14890

population : 20417 dwelling : 7800

B

A B C

Mixed Use

Proposed Building Height Proposed Building Height 406.100 35 20 AA 304575 B 20 30 BEast Parramatta C 30 4061

A

summary

population : 14440 number of dwelling : 55

D

site area m2 allowed to build total 58.500 105.300 Gross floor area required 75% population : 34900 600.000 1200000 average floor space per dwelling 100m2 allowed to build number of dwelling : 13950 400.000 680000 average household 2.6 27.000 1.985.300 740000 280000 1488975 14890 1.047.000 population : 20417 785250 38713 allowed to build 2.300.000

Proposed Bu 35 20 30

East Parra

North51000 Toongabbie Creek

A B C D

B

average floor space per dwelling 100m2 average household 2.6

Proposed Building Height

A population : 38700 Proposed Building Height population : 20417 number of dwelling : 14890 dwelling : 7800 AParramatta CBD 80% 30

B

C

A

A B C

C

B

C

Wenthworthville

Proposed Building Height Proposed FSR B Wenthworthville 2 35 2 20 Proposed FSR site area m2 1,7 11 Proposed Building Height A 3 10.000 30 total B 2 370.000 20 C 2 A 140000 11 Gross floor area required 75% C D average floor space per dwelling 100m2 total Gross floor area required 75% average household 2.6

Parramatta CBD 80% Wenthworthville

C

populatio number o

A

40.500 400000 14890 300000 38713 allowed to build 740.500 55537517.100 5554108000 North Toongabbie Creek North Parratamatta 14440230000

Proposed Building Height Mixed Use Wenthworthville A 20 B 30

C

A

C

300000 304575 740.500 555375 4061 5554 10559 14440

13950 North Parratamatta 34875

B population : 34900 number of dwelling : 13950 B

B

D

C

2 2 1,7 Proposed FSR total number of dwelling : 5500 35 A 2 number of dwelling : 13950 Gross floor area required 75% 20 B 2 allowed to build average floor space per dwelling 100m2 11 C 1,7 105.300 Mixed Use average household 2.6 total 1200000

11

C

B

A B C D

B

North Toongabbie Cree

35 A 20 B 11 C population : 14440 Proposed Building Height population : 34900

20 B North Parratamatta

B

site area m2 19.000 allowed to build 48.000 40.500 115000 400000 300000 30000

population : 14440 A number of dwelling : 5500 Mixed Use

B

allowed to build 17.100 108000 230000 allowed to build 51000 17.100 406.100 108000 allowed to build 304575 230000 40.500 4061 51000 400000 10559 406.100

population : 10560 Proposed Building Height Proposed FSR site area m2 allowed to build population : 14440 B A 19.000 17.100 Mixed Use number of dwelling : 5500 number of dwelling : 4000 C 80 Proposed Building Height 4 Proposed FSR site area m2 site area m2 allowed to build Proposed Building Height Proposed FSR allowed to build 35 B 2,5 48.000 108000 AA 20 35 2 2 115000 58.500 230000105.300 35 A C 2 58.500 105.300 20 B 11 2 1200000 D 1,7 30000600.000 51000 11 C 20 1,7 2 400.000 B 600.000 1200000 Mixed Use total 406.100680000 North Toongabbie Creek Mixed Use total 1.985.300 Gross floor area required 75% 304575 11 C 1,7 400.000 680000 Gross floor area required 75% 1488975 average floor space per dwelling 75 m2 4061 Westmead transport hub total 1.985.300 average floor space per dwelling 100m2 Proposed Building Height Proposed FSR site area m210559 14890 allowed to build average household 2.6 average household 2.6 38713 1488975 Gross floor area required 75%

B

A

site area m2 19.000 48.000 115000 site area m2 30000 19.000

East Parramatta

C

D

D

C

East Parramatta

A

Proposed FSR 4

2 Proposed FSR 1,7 4 total 35 B 2,5 48.000 Proposed Building Height Proposed FSR site area m2 Gross floor area required 75% 20 C 2 115000 A 3 15.000 35 average floor space per dwelling 75 m2 D 11 1,7 30000 B 2 200.000 20 average household 2.6 total C 3 100000 30 Gross floor area required 75% total average floor space per dwelling 75 m2 Gross floor area required 75% average household 2.6 average floor space per dwelling 100m2 population : 10560 average household 2.6 number of dwelling : 4000

B

C

C

Westmea

Westmead Transport2,5Hub

B

B

populatio number o

Proposed Building Height Proposed FSR site area m2 allowed to build 80 4 19.000 17.100 Proposed Building Height Proposed FSR site area m2 allowed to build site area m2 allowed to build 2,5 Proposed FSR 170.000 48.000 510.000108000 2 3 115000 170.000230000 510.000 1,7 30000 51000 total 406.100 510.000 Gross floor area required 75% 304575 Gross floor area required 75% 382500 Westmead transport hub average floor space per dwelling 75 m2 average floor space per dwelling 75m2 5100 4061 total 510.000 average household 2.6 average household 2.5 12750 10559

A

A

B

A

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Appendix 4. Dwelling Calculation D

B

population : 12750 allowed to build number of dwelling : 5100 17.100 108000 230000 51000 406.100 304575 4061 10559

7800 4000

C population : 20417 dwelling : 7800

14900 allowed to build 5500 27.000 740000 5100 280000

A Mixed Use B

14000

1.047.000 17250 785250 7853 68550 20417

Phase 2

32625

Phase 3

35925

Proposed Bu 30 20 11

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Appendix 5. Employment Projection Table 1: Employment in Westmead (2016 Census) 2016

Location code

Employment

Westmead H&E Precinct

114913685

11236

114913685 114913685 Subtotal Parramatta CBD

Total employment in Westmead in 2016

Year

Number

% change

2001

134,519

--

993

2002

135,367

0.63

406

2003

138,945

2.64

12635

2004

140,085

0.82

2005

139,785

-0.21

114923765

5635

2006

141,453

1.19

114923761

4889

2007

145,322

2.74

114923762

3834

2008

150,207

3.36

114923763

10545

2009

151,507

0.87

114923760

4621

2010

151,460

-0.03

114923758

3594

2011

155,185

2.46

5032

2012

156,511

0.85

38150

2013

157,478

0.62

2014

157,430

-0.03

2015

158,090

0.42

2016

163,673

3.53

2017

168,047

2.67

2018

177,940

5.89

114923757 Subtotal

50785

*** number is reduce in proportion if some locations code are only partly in the site

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Table 2: City of Parramatta employment from 2001 to 2018

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Average % Growth from 2008 to 2018 in table 2

Table 4: Projection on Emplyment growth to 2050 in Westmead BAU

Strategic Option 1

Strategic Option 2

Average % Growth % of top 7 years in table 2 = reference for Option 1 (high growth)

2016

50,785

50785

50785

2017

51,737

52475

51737

3.327142857

2018

52,706

54221

52706

Average % Growth % of top 3 years in table 2 = reference for Option 2 after 2025 (very high growth)

2019

53,694

56025

53694

2020

54,700

57889

54700

2021

55,725

59815

55725

4.26

2022

56,769

61805

56769

2023

57,833

63861

57833

2024

58,917

65986

58917

2025

60,021

68181

60021

2026

61,146

70449

62578

2027

62,292

72793

65244

2028

63,459

75215

68023

2029

64,648

77718

70921

2030

65,859

80304

73942

2031

67,093

82976

77092

2032

68,350

85737

80376

2033

69,631

88590

83800

2034

70,936

91538

87370

2035

72,265

94584

91092

2036

73,619

97731

94973

2037

74,998

100983

99019

2038

76,403

104343

103237

2039

77,835

107815

107635

2040

79,293

111402

112220

2041

80,779

115109

117001

2042

82,293

118939

121985

2043

83,835

122896

127182

2044

85,406

126985

132600

2045

87,006

131210

138249

2046

88,636

135576

144138

2047

90,297

140087

150278

2048

91,989

144748

156680

2049

93,713

149564

163355

2050

95,469

154540

170314

1.873636364

Table 1 shows the calculation of getting the employment in Westmead in 2016 with the Census data.

Table 2 show the employment change in City of Parramatta from 2001 t0 2008.

Table 3 show 3 average percentage change from table 2. The first one shows the average of employment growth in from 2008 to 2018, which is used as projection for Business as usual. Second number is the top 7 employment growth from 2001 to 2018, which is used to project if Strategic option 1 is adopted as a strong economic outcome is expected. Last number represent the top 3 employment growth from 2001 to 2018, which represent the even higher growth which revitalisation of river can bring to Westmead after 2025.

Number in blue boxes are used in section 5.4 Strategic Option Comparison.

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Appendix 6. Dwelling Projection Table1: Population in Westmead 2017

Table 4: Projection on population growth to 2050 in Westmead BAU

Strategic Option 1

Strategic Option 2

2017

51776

51776

51776

2018

53214

53396

53214

11493

2019

54692

55067

54692

10062

2020

56211

56790

56211

3122

2021

57772

58567

57772

1301

2022

59376

60399

59376

61025

62289

61025

2017

Ratio

population

Population in boundary

Parramatta

0.8

30167

24134

North Parramatta

0.8

14366

Westmead

1

10062

Northmead

0.25

12487

Constitution Hill

0.3

4337

Wentworthville

0.3

5546

1664

2023

Total

3.45

76965

51776

2024

62719

64238

62719

2025

64460

66248

64460

2026

66250

68321

66654

2027

68090

70458

68922

Table 2: City of Parramatta Population from 2006 to 2018 2006

180,919

--

--

2028

69981

72662

71268

2007

185,175

4,256

2.35

2029

71924

74935

73693

2008

189,684

4,509

2.44

2030

73921

77279

76201

2009

195,136

5,452

2.87

2031

75974

79697

78794

2010

199,575

4,439

2.27

2032

78084

82190

81476

2011

203,205

3,630

1.82

2033

80252

84761

84249

2012

208,363

5,158

2.54

2034

82480

87413

87116

2013

214,818

6,455

3.1

2035

84770

90148

90081

2014

221,568

6,750

3.14

2036

87124

92968

93147

89543

95877

96317

2015

228,248

6,680

3.01

2037

2016

234,444

6,196

2.71

2038

92029

98877

99595

94584

101970

102985

2017

243,557

9,113

3.89

2039

2018

251,311

7,754

3.18

2040

97210

105160

106490

2041

99909

108450

110114

Table 3: Different growth projection

2042

102683

111843

113862

Average % Growth from 2006 to 2018 in table 2

2043

105534

115342

117737

2.776666667

2044

108464

118951

121744

Average % Growth % of top 7 years in table 2 = reference for Option 1 (high growth)

2045

111476

122672

125887

2046

114571

126510

130171

3.128571429

2047

117752

130468

134601

Average % Growth % of top 3 years in table 2 = reference for Option 2 after 2025 (very high growth)

2048

121022

134550

139182

2049

124382

138759

143919

2050

127836

143100

148817

3.403333333

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Table 5: Dwelling Projection base on population growth projection

2025 2035 2050

BAU

Option1

Option2

Growth since 2017

8249

9458

8249

Devided by average household size: 2.65

3113

3569

3113

Growth since 2017

28559

33358

33870

Devided by average household size: 2.61

10777

12588

12781

Growth since 2017

71625

86310

92606

Devided by average household size: 2.59

27028

32570

34946

*** it is expected the average household size will continue to decrease

Table 1 shows the calculation of getting the population in Westmead in 2017 from the Idprofile - City of Parramtta.

Table 2 shows the population growth in City of Parramatta from 2006 t0 2018.

Table 3 shows 3 average percentage change from table 2. The first one shows the average of population growth in from 2006 to 2018, which is used as projection for Business as usual. Second number is the top 7 employment growth from 2006 to 2018, which is used to project if Strategic option 1 is adopted as a strong economic outcome is expected. Last number represent the top 3 employment growth from 2001 to 2018, which represent the even higher growth which revitalisation of river can bring to Westmead after 2025.

Table 4 shows the population growth according to different projection used.

Table 5 uses the population growth to calculate dwellings needed in Westmead in different option. Numbers highlighted in blue boxes in table 5 are used in section 5.4 Strategic Option Comparison.

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Appendix 7. Commercial Floor Space and Jobs Calculation Proposed Commercial floor space and job provision target in Westmead 2035 and 2050 2016 Census

2035 Targert

2050 Target

Jobs - CBD

~38,000*

80,000

140,000

Jobs - Westmead H&E Precinct

~13,000*

45,000

65,000

Jobs - Art and Innovation Precinct Total

-

-

10,000

51,000

125,000

215,000

*Data from Appendix - Employment Projection table 1

Commercial Space - CBD

~700,000** sqm 1,150,000 sqm

1,825,000 sqm

Commercial Space - Art and Innovation Precinct

-

-

250,000 sqm

Total

-

1,150,000 sqm

2,075,000 sqm

** Data from Central City District Plan (GSC, 2018) and Achieving A-Grade Office - Space in the Parramatta CBD (Urbis, 2015)

The proposed target of commercial floor space and jobs above are based on multiple reviews of documents from varies public and private sectors which are illustrated below.

Jobs in Greater Parramatta Central City District Plan (GSC, 2018)

Parramatta Economic Developmetn Plan (City of Parramatta, 2017)

Westmead Innovation District: Building Western Sydney’s jobs engine (Deloitte, 2016)

2016 estimate

81,900

2036 higher target

151,500

Jobs in City of Parramatta 2017

165,000

2021 target

185,000

Jobs in Westmead H&E Precinct 2016

18694

2036

50,000

Commecial Floor Space in Parramatta CBD Existing Planning Controls Achieving A-Grade Office - Space in the Parramatta CBD (Urbis, 2015)

1,668,441 sqm

Proposed Planning Controls Commercial

1,817,832 sqm

Residential

2,905,636 sqm

total

4,723,468 sqm

*** Proposed plan include changing land south to Parramatta to FSR: 10 and land north to Parramatta to FRS: 6

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