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Context Introduction

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1. SITE ANALYSIS From Metropolitan to Suburban Scale

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Comparison between Melton and Bendigo

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Existing Conditons

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2. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT Concept Development

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Zoning Plan

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Wind & Sun Influence

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Urban Form Framework

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3. DESIGN OUTCOME Site Plan

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Detail Plan

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Building Type & Density

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Street Type

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Interactive Tram Stop

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Visualisation

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Introduction According to State Government Victoria (2015), metropolitan’s population in Melbourne will expectedly increase by 925000 in 15 years. It is doubtless that Melbourne will need new planning strategies and expanding the urban growth area. In order to develop Melbourne further to meet the demand of population growth without compromising its vibrant multicultural qualities, the city must be moved towards becoming a social-sustainable city. With the vision of growing a social-sustainable city, we should start by implementing the vision on suburban scale. Melton, a suburb located 35km west from Melbourne CBD, is one of the highly potential areas for urban growth in metropolitan Melbourne. Its area is 25.2km2 with population of 127,677 (The City of Melton Community Profile 2014). It has potential to be develop as a social-sustainable suburb for the city growth due to its moderate current density and undeveloped land. In order to develop a social-sustainable suburb, it is essential to ensure the suburb will function in multiple aspects to meet people’s daily and social needs. Melton will be multifunctional by adapting various principles.

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1. SITE ANALYSIS

From Metropolitan to Suburban Scale Create a social-sustainable city

(2) Better Transport Link

(3) More Employment Opportunities

(4) More Local Centres

Area ≼ 41334 hectares

Proximity to Railway Station

Distance from Unemployment Area

Proximity to Centroids of LGA

Distance from Forest & Open Space

Create Places for Social Activities

Preserve Cultural and Natural Heritage

Distance from Flooding Area

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(5) More Quality Open Space

(1) More Housing Opportunities

Provide Spacious and Hazard-free Shelter

Proximity to Major Roads

Provide Efficient Access to Public Transport and Major Roads

Develop Area with More Jobs

Suitable Area for Urban Growth in Melbourne

SUFFICIENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING

PUBLIC OPEN SPACE FOR RECREATION

MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT FOR SOCIAL INTERACTION

BETTER TRANSPORT LINK

NATURAL PATCH FOR HEALTHY COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION

In order to develop Melbourne into a social-sustainable city for future urban growth, the suitable suburb is selected by GIS analysis based on its potential for various development, including more housing opportunities, better transport link, more employment opportunities, more local centres and more quality open space. The most suitable suburb is Melton, which is indicated in green on the map (right).


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1. SITE ANALYSIS

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MELTON

BENDIGO

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25.2km

146km2

POPULATION

127,677 (2014 CENSUS)

146,424 (2013 CENSUS)

DENSITY

1,810/km

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1,003/km2

DISTANCE FROM MELBOURNE

35km NW

150km NW

ESTABLISHED YEAR

1862

1851

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Precedent - Bendigo Although Bendigo is almost 6 times the size of Melton with less population density due to its distance from Melbourne, however, it is doubtless that Bendigo has been developed into social-sustainable town by creating local tram route for connectivity (Fig. 5) and various street types to encourage people to interact with one another (Fig. 6). Bendigo was established only 11 years earlier than Melton, its popularity as tourist destination and vibrant cultural quality have been strengthened by its development with various architecture and functions, which Melton must be developed with similar quality in order to create a social-sustainable, moreover multifunctional suburb.


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1. SITE ANALYSIS

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Melton West and Melton South are 2 existing neigbourhoods which future development of Melton will connect with.

EXISTING NEIGHBOURHOOD


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Existing vegetation in various scale provides Melton potential to develop more public open space. Long Forest Flora Reserve in Melton West provides future residents in Melton a short natural escape, therefore connection between them must be considered. Smaller scaled vegetation is scattered within the existing activity centres in all 3 suburbs, new ‘pocket’ open space will be potentially designed in Melton.

EXISTING VEGETATION


1. SITE ANALYSIS

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New roads will be designed to connect Melton to existing roads to 2 other suburbs, reserve, public green space and public transport.

EXISTING TRANSPORTATION


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Existing water mainly distributes at the south of Melton South and several rivers are scattered at Melton and Melton West. The water tends to flow from the north to south, west to east due to topographic gradient.

EXISTING WATER AND TOPOGRAPHY


2. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

Water Flow

High Area

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Vegetation

Road Rail Infrastructure Rail Main Road


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Suitability for Local Produce


2. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

DISTANCE

ELEMENTS

REFERENCE

400m proximity to

VEGETATION

Urban Landscape (56.5) guideline by State Government Victoria (2015)

100m setback from

WATER

Urban Growth Zone (37.7) guideline by State Government Victoria (2015)

100m setback from

ROAD

Urban Growth Zone (37.7) guideline by State Government Victoria (2015)

14 In order to develop a social-sustainable suburb, providing future Melbourne residents more affordable housing options. Therefore, selecting areas for residential development is on top of piority. After the ranking overlay, the most suitable areas for housing development are located at the edge of Melton and the south of it. With the use of existing topography to determine potential water flow by watershed analysis. The result will demonstrate the potential area for local produce, which further makes Melton multifunctional in terms of supporting the community food resources itself. By overlaying the potential housing areas and watersheds, the suitable area for local produce is determined. After handtracing the existing conditions and overlaying the GIS data layers, zoning plan is formed by placing different elements accroding to their suitable areas. Over 50% of Melton will be developed for residential purpose without dramatic change in existing population density (2.42 persons per hectare), and mixed use development provides future residents relatively affordable options


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Legend Melton Zones

Vegetation Water River Road Proposed Tram Route Proposed Tram Transit Existing Railway Existing Railway Station 0

1,500 Meters

Local Tram Route will be introduced in Melton to connect Melton with existing neighbour suburbs, Melton West and South, especially the Vline station at Melton South.

CONDITION PLAN WITH NEIGHBOUR SUBURBS

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2. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

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The initial vision is to convert Melton into a social-sustainable suburb with places for daily needs. (1) Mixed use development with tram as connection, (2) Small public green space scattered in the neighbourhood for recreational activities (3) Areas for residential development will be determined by GIS analysis and topography for pleasant view (4) Education is one of the features for residents’ daily needs, and places will be connected by local tram route in order to encourage people travelling on foot or by public transport


MULTIFUNCTIONAL MELTON Education area includes childcare and kindergarten, as well as primary, secondary and tertiary educational institutes

Mixed use area includes medium density housing, retail stores, cafes, restaurants and other commercial facilitiesfor more interactive urban environment Community facilities include both public and private medical centres and hospital, churches, library, post office, police station and fire station

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Legend Melton Detail Area Zones

Residential Mixed Use (Residential + Commercial) Retail

Small natural patch scattered within the neighbourhood to provide opportunities for local produce and education about foor resources Potential shopping precinct will be developed to provide residents from north and east, as well as Melton South, more retail options and places for people to carry out social activities

Community Facilities Local Produce Public Open Space Education

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1,500 Meters

ZONING PLAN


2. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

From Suburb to Neighbourhood N E

W S Strong wind from the north

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Strong wind from the south ON ST) NO WE TER M AF FRO N (SU

NOON (OVERHEAD SUN)

Data Source: Willy Weather 2015

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WIND & SUN INFLUENCE


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(1) Mixed use development will be in various height,

up to 3 storeys high at the north and south to block the strong wind. The height of the development will gradually drop to 1 storey high in order to protect residential development without compromising natural sunlight exposure

(2)

Mixed use development includes medium density residential development with commercial activities on the ground to create interesting streetscape and provide residents more shopping options

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Public green space and community facilities scattered around residential area for residents’ daily needs within walking distance

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Legend Residential

Community Facilities

Mixed Use (Residential + Commercial)

Public Open Space

Commercial

Education

URBAN FORM FRAMEWORK


3. DESIGN OUTCOME Melton Highway

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Legend Residential Mixed Use (Residential + Commercial) Commercial Community Facilities Public Open Space Education Local Tram Route Road

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SITE PLAN


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PUBLIC OPEN SPACE

BUILDING TYPE A

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0

100 Meters

BUILDING TYPE E

DISTRICT (A)


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100 Meters

BUILDING TYPE B

BUILDING TYPE D (COMMERCIAL)

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BUILDING TYPE D

(COMMUNITY FACILITIES)

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BUILDING TYPE C

DISTRICT (B)


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Building Type A (Low Density Housing) Single dwelling per hectare up to 2 storeys high

Average people per household = 2.7 Population density = 2.07 persons per hectare (City of Melton 2011)

Building Type B (General Residential) Single dwelling, Town houses & Units up to 2 storeys high

More than 1 dwelling per hectare with variety of housing options to provide more affordable housing

Building Type C (Mixed Use)

Buildings with residential above and commercial on the ground up to 3 storeys high Potentially on-street cafes and retail stores will be developed on the ground in order to make the street more interesting to visit, which further triggers more social encounters

Building Type D (Commercial/Community Facilities)

Commercial development or community facilities with various building shapes up to 3 storeys high

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Smaller scaled public open space scattered within/around shopping precincts or community facilities including hospitals, medical centres, libraries and government buildings in order to provide people place to sit and linger

Building Type E (Education)

Educational institutes with various building shapes up to 3 storeys high Vegetation and street trees are encouraged in areas for educational purposes in order to provide kids more open space to carry activities and students places to meet the others

COFFEE SHOP

Building Type A

Building Type B

Building Type C

Building Type D

Building Type E

BUILDING TYPE & DENSITY


3. DESIGN OUTCOME

Street Type A (approx 30m wide)

Streets between Mixed Use and Residential Development

including: tram tracks and facilities, 2 vehicle lanes, 2 cycling paths on single side, pedestrian roads on both sides, retail stores and on-street cafes are potentially developed along Mixed Use Development, with street trees or planters separating various forms of traffic

Street Type B (approx 20m wide)

Streets between Residential Development and Education/Community Facilities

including: 4 vehicle lanes (including on-street parking), 2 cycling paths on both sides separately, pedestrian roads on both sides, with street trees or planters separating vehicles and cyclists

Street Type A Mixed Use Development (Residential/Commercial)

(Section A-A)

Pedestrian Path

Local Tram & Stops

Cycling Path

Local Tram & Stops

Pedestrian Path

Residential Development

Outdoor Cafes Elevated platforms for local trams

Outdoor planters for separation between various types of traffic

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Street Type B Pedestrian Path

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Cycling Path

Cycling Path

Traffic Lanes for general traffic and on-street parking

Pedestrian Path

Residential Development

Education

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STREET TYPE


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Street Type C (approx 20m wide)

Streets between Residential Development and Public Open Space

including: 4 vehicle lanes (including on-street parking), 2 cycling paths on both sides separately, pedestrian roads on both sides, with street trees or planters separating vehicles and cyclists

Street Type D (approx 20m wide) Streets within Residential Development

including: 4 vehicle lanes (including on-street parking), 2 cycling paths on both sides separately, pedestrian roads on both sides

Street Type C Public Green Space

Pedestrian Path

(Section C-C)

Cycling Path

Cycling Path

Traffic Lanes for general traffic and on-street parking

Pedestrian Path

Residential Development

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Street Type D Residential Development

Pedestrian Path

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Cycling Path

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Cycling Path

Traffic Lanes for general traffic and on-street parking

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Pedestrian Path

Residential Development

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STREET TYPE


3. DESIGN OUTCOME SOLAR PANEL supports the operation of interactive panel GLASS CEILING & WALL allow natural sunlight exposure VEGETATION from “Natural Patch” for educational purpose SEAT provides passengers place to sit and possibly stimulate social interaction

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INTERACTIVE TRAM STOP


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melton go. place to eat local treasure Fish Attack

Style: Fish and Chips Distance: approx. 3km

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exotic sensation

thing to do thing to see about melton game to act “melton go.” is a digital application, which includes directory of Melton, visitor information and games for stimulating social interaction. Visitors can search for particular destination, the application will show it on map, including distance between the current location and destionation. Also, there will be games for kids and families to play while they are waiting for the tram.

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3. DESIGN OUTCOME

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MIXED USE / RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT


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RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT / PUBLIC OPEN SPACE


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