Shaping a
Healthy Neighourhood in Tarralla Creek Precinct
PLAN30005 Urban Precinct Studio Assignment C1 Planning Concept Yingqi Zheng 1152632 Oct, 2021
Site Context 28 km east of Melbourne CBD
Melbourne CBD
City of Maroondah
Croydon East: 809.8 ha Croydon South: 285.6 ha Total: 1095.4 ha
21894 (2020 estimate) Croydon E: 2084 persons/km2 Croydon S: 1757 persons/km2 Croydon Hills
Male: 47.8% Female: 52.2%
Ringwood North
Data source: ABS, 2016; ABS, 2020.
Croydon East Croydon South
Ringwood
Family: 67.82% Lone person: 28.95% Group: 3.23%
Croydon West
Ringwood East
Tarralla Creek
Baywater North
Tarralla Creek Precinct in LGA Context
Study Area
Map made by Yingqi Zheng, 2021.
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Principles of Healthy City What Healthy City can do?
"Reduce the inequalities exist in access housing, facilities and transport for different socioeconomic groups and vulnerable groups in the population;
"Increase the amount of incidental physical activities necessary to reduce the burden of disease by improving access and providing walkable, mixed use communities; "Contribute to the improved health of the population by reduction of air and water pollution and greenhouse emissions; "Contribute to a changed social environment by improving the liveability of streets, making them safer, improving communication between people and therefore improving community cohesion. --VicHealth, 2000.
Objectives of Health City -Provide opportunity for physical activities and social interaction. -Proximity to amenities and affordable housing. -A safe, clean and liveable urban context and an easy-accessible natural open space.
Image source: Land use planning and health and well-being, Barton, 2009.
Image source: http://we-gov.org/ , 2017; https://www.theplanner.co.uk/, 2014.
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Vision Statement
Tarralla Creek Precinct will be a healthy neighbourhood concentrating on happiness, health and well-being. Sustainable housing development as well as the infrastructure serves the growing population and their demands. The improvements in streetscapes and open spaces will create ongoing opportunities for outdoor activities and public transport travelling.
Image source: Greenfield Project, City of Maroondah, 2021.
1. Land Use & Housing Development Objectives OBJ1.1 Giving support to the growing population with controlled housing development. OBJ1.2 Offer job opportunities to people, ensure their income and welfare benefits. OBJ1.3 Invite enterprise investment in social housing and industrial development.
Actions A1.1 Reorganize the land use function by existing issues and residents' demands. A1.2 Controlling the housing density and building height in the residential area and ensure housing diversity. A1.3 Support some mix-use buildings or areas and diversified affordable apartments.
Image source: Greenfield Project, City of Maroondah, 2021.
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Existing Land Use
Proposed Land Use 1 2
Increase the mix-use function area especially within the residential area.
Reorganized the land function in Croydon activity centre precinct.
3 More industrial areas in the southeastern part and next to the natural open space.
Data source: Spatical Datamart Victoria, 2021. Made by Yingqi Zheng, 2021.
Corresponding Actions
A1.1
A1.2
Made by Yingqi Zheng, 2021.
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Mix-Used Building
Mix-Used Building Type
Illustration made by Yingqi Zheng, 2021.
Placemaking in Croydon Activity Centre Proposed Land Use ...... Option 1 Medium-Density Apartment/Garden
Option 2 Apartment/Community/ Garden
Option 3 Apartment/Public Facility/Garden
Option 4 Apartment/Community/Public Area/ Public Facility/Garden (Ground & Roof)
Before Mix-Used Building Distribution
Option 1
Option 2
Option 1
Mix Use Area
N 100
Made by Yingqi Zheng, 2021.
After
200 M
Option 2
Other Minimal Use
Option 4 Option 1
Option 4
Residental Area
Option 3
Industrial Area Residental Area
Mix Use Area
Option 2
Option 1 Option 3
Option 3
Snapshot from Nearmap, illustrated by Yingqi Zheng, 2021.
Corresponding Actions
A1.1
A1.2
A1.3
Snapshot from Nearmap, illustrated by Yingqi Zheng, 2021.
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2. Access & Connectivity Objectives OBJ2.1 Create a community that people first and cars second. OBJ2.2 Ensure accessibility and connectivity of low-carbon transportation. OBJ2.3 Built an integrated pedestrian and bicycle network, with better streetscape and governance.
Actions A2.1 Reduce traffic speeds on some main streets and roads in the residential area. A2.2 Build more cycling lanes on the main streets (Dorest Rd, Baywater Rd, Mt Dandenong Rd etc.) and achieve the connectivity of the cycling network. A2.3 Renewing pedestrian streets and the streetscape. A2.4 Updates the public transportation service through its frequency and the catchment.
Image source: landezine.com, 2011.
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Bicycle Network
Proposed Bicycle Network
Proposed Cycling Lane on Baywater Rd After Before
Lincoin Rd
Dorest Rd Coolstore Rd Hull Rd Mt Dandenong Rd
Dorest Rd Baywater Rd Snapshot from Google Map and illustrated by Yingqi Zheng, 2021.
Eastfield Rd
The protected bike lane can be applied on some main streets with wide pavement, which also reduces
Merrindale Rd
the risks of traffic accidents.
Bicycle Facilites Made by Yingqi Zheng, 2021.
Cycling Lane Type
Image source: Smart Cities Get on Their Bikes, 2015.
Image source: landezine.com, 2011.
Auto Bike-Sharing System Provide flexible sharing bikes to people then they can shift quickly from being cyclists to being pedestrians.
Corresponding Actions
Illustration made by Yingqi Zheng, 2021.
A2.1
A2.2
Private Bike Parking Area Provides safe bike parking area for people which is also a designable street furniture and city decoration. A2.3
A2.4
Protected Bike Lane On the main streets i.e. Dorest Rd, Mt Dandenong Rd, Baywater Rd.
Shoulder Bikeway On some secondary roads and off-street areas. Shaping a Healthy Neighourhood 9
Pavement and Streetscape Improvment Precedent Study: Essex Street Pedestrian Mall
Essex Street is a well-loved public leisure space, a major circulation link, and an essential location for civic events.
Made by Yingqi Zheng, 2021.
Corresponding Actions
A2.1
A2.2
A2.3
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3. Urban Public Realm & Open Space Objectives OBJ3.1 Create a 20-minute neighbourhood with convenient facilities. OBJ3.2 Support more active activities and foster an inclusive community. OBJ3.3 Ensure the accessibility to the open space.
Actions A3.1 Re-organize the distribution of some amenities to serve residents equally. A3.2 Creating more opportunities and participation for public activities. A3.3 Improving the infrastructure in the natural park and reserve.
Image source: Stamford Quarter, 2021.
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Proposed Facilities Distribution
Health Care
Community Centre
Kindergarden & Playground
Made by Yingqi Zheng, 2021.
Corresponding Actions
A3.1
A3.2
A3.3
Image source: Google
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