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oburg, victoria, australia
ASSIGNMENT 1: “The Examination� - group s2
abpl90400 - design for diversity
david christopher pryor | coordinator rob polglase sarah huiseung song
CONTENTS 01 02 03
Who Is Coburg Facts About Coburg Context
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S.W.O.T. Analysis
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S.W.O.T. Summary
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Strengths
03
Location
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Weaknesses
04
Historical Timeline
45
Opportunities
06
Demographics
46
Threats
10
Quality of Space
45
11
Persona
Implications
45
Case Study 1- Queen’s Street, Brisbane
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The 5 Personas
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Case Study 2- A’Beckett Urban Square
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Daily Acivity - Jack
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Case Study 3- Green Tram Line, Bratislava
13
Daily Acivity - Daniel
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Case Study 4- A Toddler’s Playground
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Daily Acivity - Michael & Jess
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Case Study 5- Frame Lab Pods, New York
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Daily Acivity - Penny
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Key Opportunities
16
Daily Acivity - Ross
51
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Mapping
17
Land Use & Typologies
19
Environment & Ecology
21
Road Network
29
Walkability
34
Demographic Density
40
Time-Activity Diagram
References
Design For Diversity - Group S2- Contents
01 INTRODUCTION
Design For Diversity - Group S2 - 01 Introduction
who is coburg? PHOTO 1.1 Food Diversity in Coburg
Design For Diversity - Group S2 - Who Is Coburg 1
The general impression of Coburg is quiet, secure, culturally diverse and well connected by public transportation system. The mall provides affordable products and services. However, the roads, public space, amenities are in need for a makeover. There are very few recreational activities making it hard to have a night life. People, especially the elderly can be observed to come to the Coburg shopping district and sit down on the benches, stools and chairs they can find and enjoy the view or chat to each other, a lifestyle waiting to be accomodated. Children are rarely seen in the open by themselves, but can be heard playing from the vacant lots. Because of the low pedestrian traffic, many of the restaurants, cafes and retail stores close very early. The oversized car park, on the other hand, is busy during the day time.
PHOTO 1.2 Merri Creek. Henrietta M Pilkington 1845-1927
PHOTO 1.3 Coburg Library
PHOTO 1.4 Victoria Street
Woiworang
Coburg Library
Victoria Street
Before the European settlers, Coburg is occupied by Woiworang people. There were estimated 1,700 of them living on 12,000 square kilometres of land in Victoria. Merri Creek situated north of Coburg is a sacred site for Woiworang tribes. It was the major gathering place where Woiworang people and three other major language groups held meeting, practiced ceremonies as well as play games. The European settlement brought foreign desease to the Woiworang people when they first came. Accidents, violence aslo contributed to the misfortune of the land. Many died during this time, and birth rate of indigenous people was very low. William Thomas was appointed Protector of Aborigines for Melbourne and Western Port in 1839 to provide protection, help and support for Aborigines. He was the first to conduct detailed census of the Woiworung in1839. [>Historical Timeline]
Coburg Library, one of the five libraries of Moreland City, sits on the corner of Victoria and Louisa Streets where it serves not only as a community service but also a meeting point for the residents and visitors alike. It joins the cafes on the two sides of Victoria street and malls and supermarkets on the Waterfield street. What makes the Coburg library immediately attractives is not the content but the facade that is “habitable�. People enjoy comfortble retreat from a long tedious walk. [>Mapping]
Victoria Street is the heart of Coburg shopping district. With the cafes on both sides of the road, row of trees in the middle, it provides a unique walking experience for the pedestrians. The colours applied consistantly on various surfaces and trees reinforced the artistic charactor of Coburg. However, it has been pointed out that the tables on the streets are making the actual pedestrian path uncomfortably narrow. The storefronts are also blocked by the trees and tables making it hard to see what the shops are for. Additionally, the cobble paving can be slippery during the rainy season, making it difficult to walk on safely, especially for the elderly. [>Mapping]
Design For Diversity - Group S2- Facts About Coburg
facts about coburg
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context 02
Design For Diversity - Group S2- 02 Context
Design For Diversity - Group S2 - Location
location
The Site There are various clothing stores, supermarkets, restaurants, other retailers and professional service offices located around the Victoria Street and Sydney Road making this area de facto shopping center of Coburg. The Coburg Oval sits on the east side of the shopping center is another major part of Coburg central. Together with the region north of Bell Street where the Coburg City Hall is located, the three parts make up the Central Coburg. FIGURE 2.1 Coburg Mall Area Highlighted
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HISTORICAL TIMELINE
Design For Diversity - Group S2 - Historical Timeline
1830-------------1850-----------------1900----------------1950---------------------
FIGURE 2.2 Timeline Diagram & Collage
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Woiworang Woiworang people is the indigenous settlers in Coburg before the European settlers. The painting of Pilkington dipicts the life of the Woiworang people.
Sydney Road The survey done in the 1830s by Robert Hoddle enables the establishment of town and roads. A major track in the city was developed into a road which is renamed Sydney Rd in 1850. Cable tram and horse tram was then introduced in the 1880s. Trains became part of the transportation system in the early 19 century.
Coburg Oval & City Hall Coburg Oval was officially opened in 1915. The grand stand was constructed and opened in 1926. The ground’s current capacity is around 15,000. Built by Cockram & Cooper Builders and designed by C.R. Heather A.R.V.I.A, Coburg City Hall was opened in 1922.
----------------------------2000---------2007-----------------------2020----------------------------
Coburg Lake Coburg lake came into being in 1915 and became a popular attraction for swimming and picnic.
Safeway Safeway supermarket on Louisa Street was opened in 1997, establishing the modern style of shopping that was countinued til today.
Coburg Initiative Launched in 2007, Coburg initiative actively engages the community in the planing and reforming activitys that aim to better the life of community while maintaining the strong identity of the Coburg community. Since 2007, Various art and music festivals have been successfully held. The city aims to attract more investment and create jobs for the community, increase the green area to reduce heat island effect, provide more types of dwellings that suit the increasing residents, especially the small-size family and singles.
Design For Diversity - Group S2 - Historical Timeline
historical timeline
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demographics people
3.1%
21.0%
24.0%
Design For Diversity - Group S2 - Demographics - People
Age group
48.4% 51.6%
GENDER
51.6%
COUNTRY OF BIRTH
AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND
ITALY INDIA
7.4%
NEPAL GREECE
22.0%
80.6%
20.0% 0-19
20-29
30-39 FIGURE 40-49
0-19
COUNT
20.0% 2.3 50+ Age Group
20-29
30-39
40-49
MALE
FIGURE 2.4 Gender
FEMALE
MALE
50+
FIGURE 2.5 Country of Birth AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND
FEMALE
ITALY INDIA
NEPAL GREECE
5.8%
5.8%
7.9%
20.6%
7.9%
9.2%
20.6% 23.1%
9.2% 40.8%
42.3%
9.8%
9.8%
2.9% 2.3
3.6%
48.4%
GENDER
Age group 22.0% 13.0%
3.1%
7.4%
21.0%
24.0%
13.0%
2.9% 2.3%
3.6%
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION
46.9%
42.3%
46.9%status marital
23.1
40.8% EDUCATION
marital status
EDUCATION
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION 29.6% 30.8%
12.3%
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CATHOLIC
6.0%
29.6%
12.3%
30.8%
NO RELIGION CATHOLIC EASTERN ORTHODOXAffiliation NOT STATED ISLAM FIGURE 2.6 Religious
NO RELIGION
14.9%
EASTERN ORTHODOX
NOT STATED
ISLAM
Registered Marriage
FIGURE 2.7 Marital Status
De Facto Marriage
Registered Marriage
Not Married
De Facto Marriage
Not Married
PRESCHOOL SECONDARY UNIVERSITY
FIGURE PRIMARY TECHNICAL OTHER/NOT STATED
2.8 Education
PRESCHOOL SECONDARY UNIVERSITY
PRIMARY TECHNICAL OTHER/NOT STATED
14.9% 6.0%
WITHOUT CHILDREN MILY
demographics
2.7% 13.4%
6.0%
5.7%
Design For Diversity - Group S2 - Demographics - Family
family
16.7%
21.2%
2.7%
36.6%
13.4%
18.5% 6.0%
FAMILY COMPOSITION
4.8%
36.6% EMPLOYMENT STATUS5.7% OF COUPLE FAMILIES 21.2% FAMILY COMPOSITION
5.6%
SINGLE PARENT
18.5% EMPLOYMENT STATUS OF COUPLE FAMILIES
14.0% 47.3%
FIGURE 2.9 Family Composition
ONE PARENT FAMILY
4.8%
24.3%
47.3%
COUPLE FAMILY WITH CHILDREN OTHER FAMILY COUPLE FAMILY WITHOUT CHILDREN
SINGLE PARENT
83.3% 5.6% 24.3%
FIGURE 2.10 Employment Status 14.0% of Couple Families
BOTH EMPLOYED, WORKED FULL-TIME BOTH EMPLOYED, WORKED PART-TIME MALE FEMALE ONE EMPLOYED FULL-TIME, ONE PART-TIME ONE EMPLOYED FULL-TIME, OTHER NOT WORKING ONE EMPLOYED PART-TIME, OTHER NOT WORKING BOTH NOT WORKING BOTH EMPLOYED, WORKED FULL-TIME BOTH EMPLOYED, WORKED PART-TIME COUPLE FAMILY WITH CHILDREN OTHER FORCE STATUSONENOT STATEDFULL-TIME, OTHER NOT WORKING ONE EMPLOYED FULL-TIME,LABOUR ONE PART-TIME EMPLOYED OTHER FAMILY ONE EMPLOYED PART-TIME, OTHER NOT WORKING OTHER
FIGURE 2.11 Single Parent
MALE
83.3%
FEMALE
BOTH NOT WORKING LABOUR FORCE STATUS NOT STATED
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demographics dwelling
2.8%
9.9%
12.9%
2.8%
11.3%
11.3%
9.9%
Design For Diversity - Group S2 - Demographics - Dwelling
23.7%
23.7% COMPOSITION HOUSEHOLD HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION
19.2
HOUSEHOLD INCOME
19.2
19.1
19.1
HOUSEHOLD INCOME
NUMBER OF MOTOR VEHICLES
NUMBER OF MOTOR VEHICLES
28.6%
28.6%
66.4%
44.4%
66.4%
44.4%
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
FIGURE 2.12 Dedgege GROUP HOUSEHOLDS
LESS THAN $650 GROSS WEEKLY INCOME FIGURE MORE THAN $3000 GROSS WEEKLY INCOME
SINGLE PERSON HOUSEHOLDS
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
SINGLE PERSON HOUSEHOLDS
GROUP HOUSEHOLDS
2.13 Dedgege
LESS THAN $650 GROSS WEEKLY INCOME MORE THAN $3000 GROSS WEEKLY INCOME
11.0%
NONE
5.4%
1 VEHICLE
FIGURE 2.14 2 VEHICLE 3+ VEHICLE
NONE
1 VEHICLE
Dedgege NOT STATED
2 VEHICLE
3+ VEHICLE
NOT STATED
9% 5.4%
11.0%
9%
RENT (WEEKLY)
MORTGAGE (MONTHLY) MORTGAGE (MONTHLY)
RENT (WEEKLY)
26%
26%
DWELLING STRUCTURE
DWELLING STRUCTURE
65%
89.0%
94.6%
89.0% RENT PAYMENTS < 30% OF INCOME RENT PAYMENTS > 30% OF INCOME
FIGURE 2.15 Dedgege RENT PAYMENTS < 30% OF INCOME RENT PAYMENTS > 30% OF INCOME
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12.9%
MORTGAGE REPAYMENTS <30% OF INCOME MORTGAGE REPAYMENTS >30% OF INCOMEFIGURE
2.16 Dedgege
MORTGAGE REPAYMENTS <30% OF INCOME MORTGAGE REPAYMENTS >30% OF INCOME
94.6%
SEPARATED HOUSE SEMI-DETACHED / ROW HOUSE / TOWNHOUSE FIGURE FLAT / APARTMENT
2.17 Dedgege
SEPARATED HOUSE SEMI-DETACHED / ROW HOUSE / TOWNHOUSE FLAT / APARTMENT
demographics
crime
1600
400
1,518
1,470
354
1200
287
1,094 800
200
557
400
100
123 260
0 2014
2015
2016
2017
0 2014
2015
THEFT
2016
195
BURGLARY/BREAK AND ENTER
FIGURE 2.18 Dedgege
251
2017
FIGURE 2.19 Dedgege
225 201
130
94
65 500
260
243
451 375
250
0
195
327
307
130
162
125
0
2014
201
2015
2016
2017
Design For Diversity - Group S2 - Demographics - Crime
300 317
DECEPTION
162
FIGURE 2.22 Dedgege 100
65
0 2014
2015
2016
2017
2014
2015
CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON
FIGURE 2.20 Dedgege
2016
2017
PROPERTY DAMAGE
FIGURE 2.21 Dedgege
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quality of space Victoria Street Mall Atmosphere Sociability: • Interaction between users includes conversation over coffee and food, around seating areas and at the library. These spaces are important. Design For Diversity - Group S2 - Quality of Space
Uses/Activities: • Activities of users are slow and quiet. Many people are transient, using the space as a walkway to the carpark. • Can an intervention encourage activity and people to remain in the space? Comfort/Image: • Building conditions are in disrepair in some zones, while in others murals brighten up the area. • Sittable zones are well utilised in the daytime. • The large eucalyptus trees bring shade and greenery to the space. • There is little shelter during rain and wind. Access/Linkages • The area is well connected to parts of Sydney Road. • It is close to three types of public transport and the Upfield Bike Path. • Heavy traffic and the presence of cars makes the area feel closed off. • How can a sense of continuity and walkability be brought back into the space to enliven it?
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FIGURE 2.23 Quality of space concept
03 persona
Design For Diversity - Group S2 - 03 Persona
the 5 personas
Design For Diversity - Group S2 - The 5 Personas 11
JACK
DANIEL
MICHAEL AND JESS
PENNY
ROSS | DOG: LIL & BO
Retired Community
Business Owners/ Workers
Visitors
Children
Living Rough
Michael and Jess are both 24 years old.
Penny, a 9 year old girl, lives with her single father.
Ross, 41 years old
They enjoy shopping and eating. They prefer to go to the place with more activities.
They enjoy going out during the weekends for food, stop by the library and grocery shopping.
Jack just celebrated his 70th birthday. He is a retired musician who has lived in Coburg for most of his life. He enjoy walking and shopping by himself and with his grand children. He is also a big shopper and a social star.
Daniel, 45 years old. Has been running a bakery on Victoria Street Mall for 10 years. Lives in Fawkner, and catches the train to and from work every day. He doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hang out in Coburg, except to go to the gym after work.
Has two dogs, Lil and Bo and a shopping trolley of belongings Frequently finds shelter at the Coburg Library Uses the silver box publi toilets in the parking lot of coles
Design For Diversity - Group S2 - Daily Activity - Jack
daily activity - jack
PHOTO 3.1 Name of the Persona
FIGURE 3.2 Activity Map
6AM GET UP FIGURE 3.3 Activity Timeline
9AM LIBRARY
12PM CAFE
12PM MALL
6PM HOME
9PM BED 12
Sydney R d
Bell St
Waterfie ld St
Design For Diversity - Group S2 - Daily Activity - Daniel
AM EN OP
daily activity - daniel
Victoria S t
7.30am Upfield train to work
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8.00am open shop
(SOURCE: The Age)
FIGURE 3.4 Activity Map of Daniel
11am chat with locals
8AM 6PM 8.30AM 8AM 5PM 6PM DRIVE CLOSE GYM DRIVE DRIVE OPEN FIGURE 3.5 Activity Timeline for Daniel SHOP SHOP 12PM LUNCH
8.30AM OPEN SHOP
12pm lunch while working 12PM
LUNCH
Louisa S t
PHOTO 3.2 Daniel
Russell S t
Victoria S t
5pm shut the shop
5PM 12PM LUNCH CLOSE SHOP
6PM5PM CLOSE GYM SHOP
6PM 6PM GYM DRIVE
5.30 go to gym
6PM DRIVE
6.30 home
daily activity - michael & jess
RESTAURANT
Waterfie ld St
COLES
COLES
CAR PARK
CAR PARK
DUNNES LANE CAFE
Victoria S t
PHOTO 3.3 Michael and Jess
10am car park for parking FIGURE 3.7 Activity Timeline for Michael and Jess
FIGURE 3.6 Activity Map of Michael and Jess
11am go to Coles for shopping
12am go restaurant to eat
Louisa S t
LIBRARY
2pm have a afternoon tea/cafe
Russell S t
Victoria S t
Design For Diversity - Group S2 - Daily Activity - Michael & Jess
Sydney R d
Bell St
3pm visit Bridge Reserve
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daily activity - penny
Waterfie ld St
Design For Diversity - Group S2 - Daily Activity - Penny
Sydney R d
Bell St
TRAIN STATION
CAR PARK DUNNES LANE
Victoria S t
FIGURE 3.4 Penny and her single father
10am arrive at coburg station 15
FIGURE 3.8 Activity Map for Penny
11am reading in the library
FIGURE 3.9 Activity Timeline for Penny and her single father
12pm lunch with father
Louisa S t
LIBRARY
2pm groceries with father
Russell S t
Victoria S t
4pm Tram heading back home
daily activity - ROSS
Waterfie ld St
COLES
CAR PARK
DUNNES LANE
Victoria S t
FIGURE 3.5 Ross and his two dogs, Lil and Bo
11am library for shelter FIGURE 3.11 Activity Timeline for Ross
FIGURE 3.10 Activity Map
12pm use of public amaenities
2pm take dogs for a walk
Louisa S t
LIBRARY
4pm socialise again at the library
Russell S t
Victoria S t
Design For Diversity - Group S2 - Daily Activity - Ross
Sydney R d
Bell St
5pm visit Wesley Mission Victoria in Coburg for dinner 16
MAPPING 04
Design For Diversity - Group S2- 04 Mapping
Design For Diversity - Group S2 - Land Use & Typologies
LAND USE & TYPOLOGIES
PHOTO 4.1 Orthodox Church on Victoria Street
PHOTO 4.2 Two elderly Gentleman enjoying a coffee at one of the eateries
RETAIL SPACE
COMMUNITY COUNCIL FACILITIES
EATERIES
RESIDENTIAL
FIGURE 4.1 Typologies
CHURCHES HEALTHCARE
COMMERCIAL BUSINESS
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land use & typologies
DISADVANTAGES for those living rough - ross
Design For Diversity - Group S2 - Land Use & Typologies
PHOTO 4.3 Individual living rough carrying all their belongings
Typology Ross likes to take his two dogs for a walk and the only close green space is the oval. This is a disadvantage as there are no intermmediate green spaces. The vast area of car parking provides absolutely no shading, resting area or play area for Ross and his dogs. This could be transformed to include break out areas as well as a place for storage. By being able to store his belongings Ross will be able to eliminate some of the judgement he recieves. The Vic mall strip can become extremely unsafe during the night and Ross can feel threatened due to lack of light and security. shop fronts lack transparency to the street furthering the unsafe feeling as there is no community security.
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RETAIL SPACE
COMMUNITY COUNCIL FACILITIES
EATERIES
RESIDENTIAL
FIGURE 4.2 Typologies
CHURCHES HEALTHCARE
COMMERCIAL BUSINESS
Design For Diversity - Group S2 - Environment & Ecology
environment & ecology
PHOTO 4.4 Wildlife observed around mall area
TREES PHOTO 4.5 Canopy in Victoria street
WILDLIFE
NOISE
FIGURE 4.3 Environment Mapping
WIND 19
environment & Ecology issues
Based on radiation analysis, temperature of surface in car park and Sydney road is very high in summer. Because they are almost covered by hard material such as concrete. Design For Diversity - Group S2 - Environment & Ecology
Areas with tree canopy generate shading areas for people to stay. The cool area is response to the tree location in previous mapping. Densely populated urban areas including Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are baring the brunt of the Urban Heat Island Effect (UHI) across the country and not even a looming winter can stop it. The UHI occurs when natural permeable surfaces including grass, plants or bush land are replaced with concrete, asphalt and infrastructure. To response the Urban Island Effect, it is necessary to change this phenomenon in Sydney road. Because the extremely weather in summer in Mall area, the tree canopy is needed to be improve to keep local people, kids and visitors staying in this area.
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PHOTO 4.6 Victoria Street
FIGURE 4.4 Radiation analysis
COOL
road network
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PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
Design For Diversity - Group S2 - Road Analysis - Road Types
road analysis - road types issues
MAIN ARTERIES SECONDARY ROADS UPFIELD TRAIN CAR PARKS FIGURE 4.5 Roads by type
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road network
road analysis - road types issues
Design For Diversity - Group S2 - Road Analysis - Road Types
The small number of pedestrian crossings along Sydney Rd mean many people, in particular children, people with disability and the elderly, will need to move a long way to cross the street. BE
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PHOTO 4.7 Parking near Victoria St
DN SY
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Analysis: Road types in Coburg Roads around Victoria Street Mall can be split into main arterial roads and secondary roads. PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
The main arteries are Sydney Road and Bell Street, running North-South and EastWest respectively. Both serve as key axes in Melbourne for vehicle commuters.
MAIN ARTERIES SECONDARY ROADS
Secondary roads serve as pathways between Coburg Station, the shopping mall area and the many car parks.
UPFIELD TRAIN CAR PARKS
All roads are burdened by heavy traffic, as car use dominates the area. 22
CT OR
ST
FIGURE 4.6 Roads by type
road network
BE
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Design For Diversity - Group S2 - Road Analysis - 2PM Weekend
road analysis - 2pm weekend
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UIS
M
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PHOTO 4.8 Daytime Victoria St Mall carpark
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Analysis: Factors contributing to traffic during peak hour and on weekends •
Location near the corner of two major arteries: Sydney Road and Bell Street.
•
Proximity to easy access car parking.
•
More people driving to the station/work during the week.
•
Proximity to major supermarkets for weekend shopping.
HA
RD
IN
G
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FAST MODERATE SLOW
BUSY ZONES
FIGURE 4.7 Typical daytime weekend traffic (based on data from Google https://www.google.com/maps/@-37.7420376,144.9662715,16.78z/data=!5m1!1e1)
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road network
road analysis - 9pm weekday
Design For Diversity - Group S2 - Road Analysis - 9PM Weekday 24
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FIGURE 4.8 People who travel to work by car in Coburg (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2016)
Analysis: Factors contributing to lack of traffic at night •
Lack of night attractions in the area.
•
Daytime cafes only and very few restaurants.
•
Proximity to station, park and carparks is convenient but could also be a safety concern at night.
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FAST MODERATE
FIGURE 4.9 Typical nightime weekday (based on data from Google https://www.google.com/maps/@-37.7420376,144.9662715,16.78z/data=!5m1!1e1)
road network
road analysis - bike routes
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F UP
Design For Diversity - Group S2 - Road Analysis - Bike Routes
SECURE BIKE PARKING
ST M
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L
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SAFE BIKE ACCESS UNSAFE BIKE ACCESS FIGURE 4.10 Bike routes
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road network
road analysis - bike routes issues
SECURE BIKE PARKING
Design For Diversity - Group S2 - Road Analysis - Bike Routes
BE
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B LD
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TH PA
IA
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UP
ST
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PHOTO 4.9 Secure bike storage near Coburg station
D
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Bike access around Victoria St Mall North-South access via the Upfield Bike Path is convenient and allows cyclists to freely move between Coburg and the city.
SAFE BIKE ACCESS
Current bike storage is a great addition to the area to attract people to cycle to the station and to work. East-West bike access in Victoria St Mall and Bell St could be improved via the addition of separated bike paths. This would reduce the contact between cars and cyclists. 26
UNSAFE BIKE ACCESS
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FIGURE 4.11 Bike routes
Increasing bike access around Victoria St Mall assists shop owners like Daniel by attracting more local visitors as well as reducing traffic in the area.
road network
public transportation
Public transport around the Mall
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PHOTO 4.10 Sydney Rd Tram
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UP
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Design For Diversity - Group S2 - Public Transportation
Public transport access around the mall is conventient, allowing North-South and East-West commuting. However, access to the tram and bus stops requires the crossing of busy roads.
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PHOTO 4.11 Coburg Station
Shop owners like Daniel like the diversity of people the public transport brings into the area during the day.
FIGURE 4.12 Transport types
513, 527, 561, 903 BUSES 27
Waterfi
road network road section
Victoria S t
Design For Diversity - Group S2 - Road Section 28
Victoria S t
Louisa S t
section
street shops
han
victoria street shared area
parking area
FIGURE 4.13 Typologies
walkability
CHILDREN 3 - 6 YEARS OLD
0.84 mETRES/S average WALKING speed Amenities around the mall
4 min 6 min
FIGURE 4.14 Walkability Mapping - Children 3-6 Year Old
The primary school will take longer than 10 minutes to reach, and is likely to require the crossing of Bell Street.
8 min 10 min
The location of busy roads is the main obstacle impeding walkability around the mall for children.
FOOD
VICTORIA ST LIBRARY
TRAM STOP
SPORT FOOD
LOUIS A
ST
UPFIELD B
IKE PATH
TRAIN STOP
PLAYGROUND
From the carpark, the tram and train can be reached within 10 minutes.
BUS STOP
SYDNE Y
RD
TRAM STOP
Distance to amenities is short for children aged 3 - 6 years old. Design For Diversity - Group S2 - Walkability
COBURG PRIMARY SCHOOL
BELL ST
SOURCE: http://www.kias.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Walking-speed-children.pdf
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walkability
ADULTS 40 TO 49 YEARS OLD
1.39 TO 1.43 mETRES/S average WALKING speed Amenities around the mall Distance to amenities is short for adults.
TRAM STOP
8 min
BUS STOP
6 min
IKE PATH
VICTORIA ST
SHOPS
FOOD
LIBRARY
CHURCH
4 min
Most of the shopping area closes at 5pm, meaning at night the number of amenities for all people becomes limited.
SYDNE Y
2 min
TRAIN STOP
RD
SHOPS
TRAM STOP
SPORT FOOD
LOUIS A
ST
UPFIELD B
Design For Diversity - Group S2 - Walkability
BELL ST
From the carpark, the tram and train can be reached within 6 minutes.
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FIGURE 4.15 Walkability Mapping - Adult 40 to 49 Year Old
SOURCE: https://www.healthline.com/health/exercise-fitness/average-walking-speed#average-speed-by-age
walkability
ELDERLY 70 - 79 YEARS OLD 1.13 mETRES/S average WALKING speed Amenities around the mall
BELL ST
However, due to the traffic, walkability on and around Sydney Rd and Bell St is difficult as crossing side streets and main roads may be intimidating.
TRAM STOP
BUS STOP SHOPS
IKE PATH
FOOD
LIBRARY
CHURCH
RD
Lack of crossings at locations such as the intersection of Louisa St and Victoria St may prevent the elderly or those with limited ability from crossing.
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SPORT FOOD
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ST
UPFIELD B
VICTORIA ST
SHOPS
SYDNE Y
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Distance to amenities is short for the elderly.
FIGURE 4.16 Walkability Mapping - Elderly 70 to 79 Year Old
SOURCE: https://www.healthline.com/health/exercise-fitness/average-walking-speed#average-speed-by-age
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demographic density senior citizens
Senior Citizen Design For Diversity - Group S2 - Demographic Density - Senior Citizens
The dots indicate the footprint of the seniot citizenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s travel route. The red highlighted areas indicate the potential slippery hazard and collision hazard due to lack of pedestrian cross, poorly maintained pedestrian path and poor choice of surface material.
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FIGURE 4.17 Resident Demographic Density
demographic density
business owner
Business owners spends most of their day in their shop. Daniel is the founder and owner of a Lebanese bakery on Sydney Road, which he has been running for 10 years.
Sydney R d
Bell St
He makes the same commute every day from Fawkner to Coburg using the Upfield line. He then walks from the station to his shop.
Waterfie ld St
He is pleased with the easily accessible public transport. As he makes the same trip through Victoria St Mall and across Sydney Road each day, he would like to see a reduction in car traffic and an increase in foot and bicycle traffic. He believes this would bring more visitors into the area from suburbs such as Brunswick and even the CBD.
Victoria S t
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Business Owner - Daniel the grocery shop owner
FIGURE 4.18 Business Owner Demographic Density
Russell S t
Louisa S t
Victoria S t
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demographic density Visitors
Visitors Visitors enjoy shopping and eating in the mall area because it is the central area of Coburg. They usually drive car to the mall to park their car. The mall is their favorite place to visit in this area.
Bell St
Sydney R d
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There are suitable tree canopy in the Victoria street near the cafe. They prefer to stay there in the afternoon to have a cup of coffee or tea.
Waterfie ld St
However, they expect there are more public space and activities around mall area. A lot of festivals happens in Coburg, such as Coburg Night Market, MoreArt and Sydney Road Street Party. If we can host some festival activities around mall area, it will attract more visitors to come to this site.
Victoria S t
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FIGURE 4.19 Visitors Demographic Density
Russell S t
Louisa S t
Victoria S t
PHOTO 4.12 Sydney Road Street Party
demographic density
children
Based on observation, Children around the site often gather around Victoria Street where they can enjoy casually playing around without having to worry about motor vehicles passing through.
Bell St
Sydney R d
Most of them gather inside the library or even in front of the library but is always accompanied by their parents or guardian.
Waterfie ld St
COLES
Since there is a lack of safe playable area for the children to stay, most parents wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave them unattended.
COLES
CAR PARK
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Children
CAR PARK DUNNES LANE
Victoria S t
FIGURE 4.20 Children Demographic Density
Louisa S t
LIBRARY
Russell S t
Victoria S t
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demographic density living rough
Ross and other people living rough Just like Ross, these group of people typically congregates around the library in the mall area. This area provides a safe and sheltered area for them to rest and has basic amenities like toilets for public use.
Bell St
Sydney R d
COLES
The middle table in front of the library provides a physical and emotional barrier between themselves and the other individuals using the space.
Waterfie ld St
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Like Ross, they likes the shelter in front of the Library as they are able to socialise with other members of Moreland and it keeps him sheltered from Melbourneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crazy weather.
AsRoss has two dogs that keep him company, he would really like to see more green space and play space that are animal friendly.
CAR PARK
DUNNES LANE
Victoria S t
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FIGURE 4.21 - Living Rough Demographic Density
Louisa S t
LIBRARY
Russell S t
Victoria S t
Just like Ross, sometimes these group of people might be tired of carrying around their belongings all the time, it makes them feel asthough people judge them. People living rough would really benefit from having some public storage space.
demographic density
combination
Bell St
Sydney R d
Through our findings we are able to analyse were the residents and users of the space congregate. These hot spots include the Library, Dunnes Lane and the perimeter of shop frontages. Alongside these findings it is important to note that although these spaces may appear densely used, this does not mean that they are used to their full potential. We were also able to conclude that areas such as the carpark, churches and internal mall could be interviened to move the density of people into a positive urban space
Waterfie ld St
COLES
CAR PARK
DUNNES LANE
Victoria S t Victoria S t
SENIOR CITIZENS
Russell S t
Louisa S t
LIBRARY
FIGURE 4.22 Demographic Density - Combination
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By combining the demographic density mappings of each persona we are able to get an overview of which urban spaces are having the most interaction with locals and passes through.
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time-activity diagram sydney road east - weekdays
Design For Diversity - Group S2 - Time-Activity Diagram RETAIL SPACE
HEALTHCARE
EATERIES
RESIDENTIAL
COMMERCIAL BUSINESS
dunnes lane
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FIGURE 4.23 Time-Activity Diagram
sydney rd
time-activity diagram sydney road west - weekdays
sydney rd
FIGURE 4.24 Time-Activity Diagram
RETAIL SPACE
EATERIES
COMMERCIAL BUSINESS
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victoria street
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Design For Diversity - Group S2- 05 S.W.O.T. Analysis
Design For Diversity - Group S2 - S.W.O.T. Analysis
s.w.o.t. analysis
FIGURE 5.1 S.W.O.T. Analysis
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s - strength
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FIGURE 5.3 Weakness
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uisa St
Sydney R d
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Waterfie ld St
w - weakness
Bell St
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O - Opportunities
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FIGURE 5.5 Threat
Russell S t
isa St
Sydney R d
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Waterfie ld St
t - threat
Bell St
Victoria S t Victoria S t
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case study
Design For Diversity - Group S2 - Case Study - Queen Street, Brisbane
Queen Street, Brisbane
Queen Street The large roof structure over the intersection of two pedestrian streets create a sense of space that naturally attracts visitors to gather below. The central island in the middle of the street provides extra cafe area and seperates the street into left and right sections which helps directs pedestrian flow and alows clear view to the stores
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case study
A’BECKETT URBAN SQUARE, RMIT UNIVERSITY, PETER ELLIOTT ARCHITECTURE
Design For Diversity - Group S2 - Case Study - A’Beckett Urban Square
A sport and recreational ‘pop up’
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Situated in what would otherwise be a dark and dead end of the CBD, this temporary urban intervention brought light and play back into the area by encouraging the public to engage actively with the space. Seating, planting and bike parking all contribute to the liveliness of the space.
FIGURES: Ash Keating, ArchitectureAU 2014
https://architectureau.com/articles/abeckett-urban-square/#
case study
Green tram line By grassing over one of its tramlines Bratislava joined the ranks of global eco-friendly cities. In this project, the Bratislava Roof Substratum Intensive was used on top of a Gardening Substratum base. The macadamised surface of the tracks functions as drainage.
Design For Diversity - Group S2 - Case Study - Green Tram Line, Bratislava
GREEN TRAM LINE, BRATISLAVA
Sydeny road in Coburg is almost covered by hard materials and it is very narrow. Thus, it is hard to create landscape along it. However, this precedent in Bratislava is good choice for designers to combine the tram line and landscape, which can create a green corridor along street and response to the Urban Island Effect.
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case study
a Toddlers playground, Alfortville
Design For Diversity - Group S2 - Case Study - A Toddlers Playgroun d
A Toddlers Playground Landscape Architecture: Espace Libre Location: Alfortville This playground is catered to young children with diverse areas to activate all senses using light, smell, colors and sounds. Utilizing the same concept to transform one of the parking areas of the site will greatly attract more children to come a play without their parents having to worry about their safety. 48
case study
Framlab’s parasitic hexagonal pods to sleep New York’s homeless Architects: Framlab Location: New York, United States Design Year: 2017 Design Construction: Proposed
Design For Diversity - Group S2 - Case Study - Framlab Pods
FRAMLAb PODS, NEW YORK
Framlab developed the “Homed scheme”, which is a cluster of honeycomb-like sleeping pods, in response to the growing number of people sleeping rough in New York City, which has risen by 40 per cent since 2012. Although Coburg may not be as built up as NewYork, the desire for space is ever growing and this vertical structure could be designed as storage pods for those living rough as well as a feature wall to a market or play space. 49
key opportunities areas A recreational pop-up such as the Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Beckett Urban Square could be located on all or part of an existing parking zone. The large amount of car parking creates a bland landscape and encourages car-use. Replacing this with an activity space would encourage visitors and perhaps increase the number of users remaining in the area into the evening, creating a more diverse and safer place. The pink space below shows the possible development site.
As for the precedent about green tram line, it is suitable to be applied on the Sydney road. Because the Sydney road is quite narrow and it is hard to create common landscape along it. This green tram line can effectively combine tram line and grass land.
Waterfie ld St
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Sydney R d
Bell St
The design will focus on spanding the area for pedestrian, resolve safety issues found on the current site, provided shaded acticity and meeting space. The street could be the new face of Coburg
Victoria S t Victoria S t
FIGURE 6.1 Key Opportunities Mapping
To transform one of the parking areas of the site will greatly attract more children to come a play without their parents having to worry about their safety.
Russell S t
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Through analysis and experiential embodiment, it has shown that there is an opportunity to integrate the â&#x20AC;&#x153;living roughâ&#x20AC;? community into the day and night life of the Vic mall site. In taking precedence from the New York pods, the Vic mall site could integrate a similar kind of pod system that could be used to provide the community with public storage. This pod wall could act as a structure to enclose space and encourage market like events. A light aspect could be integrated in this wall to heighten a sense of safety and security at night, this would respond to another concern of the community.
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