ARCH 9001 - Introduction to Urban Design - Redfern Street, NSW by Pankhuri Srivastava

REDFERN STREET PORTFOLIO HIMANSHI - 480473929 PANKHURI - 470519264

19.09.2018

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ABSTRACT

“Urban design has its origins in the relationship between private and public domain. The opportunity for urban design becomes much greater when building face one another across the public domain of a street or square and a a space is created between buildings.”- Sherban Cantacuzino This report examines the potentiality of Redfern street located in Central Sydney. It examines theoretically and analytically the urban fabric of the street, basing the framework on facts, statistics data and personal observations. Being a well connected area by major modes of transportation, Redfern holds a lot of potential. The community of Redfern has always been marked by large migrant population and a distinct character of the area which can be associated with the large aboriginal community. Redfern street is the major spine, offering a variety of land use. Due to the sparse and divided street blocks, the street lacks a strong character and liveliness. Major nodes and junctions are not being used to their utmost potential , resulting in an incomplete pedestrian experience . The findings indicate the possibilities leading to a vision; Imagining the street to become a high spirited and a vibrant precinct. 2

TABLE OF CONTENT 1. PROJECT OVERVIEW 1a. Introduction 1b. Location 1c. History 1d. Historic Buildings and Landmarks - Redfern Post office & community park - St. Catholic church & 107 project gallery - Aboriginal medical center & Court house 1e. Demographics 1f. Connectivity 1g. Solar access 1h. Climate

3. STRUCTURE OF PUBLIC DOMAIN 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14

3a. Block dimensions 3b. Street dimensions 3c. Movement pattern - Pedestrian movement - Vehicular movement 3d. Nodes and Points of interest 3e. Quality of built edges 3f. Awnings 3g. Lighting 4. STRENTGHS & WEAKNESS 5. VISION AND OBJECTIVES 6. RATIONALE & STRUCTURE PLAN 7. CASE STUDY

8. DESIGN INTERVENTIONS 20 21 22 23 24 26 28 29 30 31 32

2. ANALYSIS 2a. Land use 2b. Spatial division 2c. Setbacks 2d. Building heights 2e. Topography and vegetation

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7a. Willunga, Australia - Main street 7b. San francisco, california - parklet installation 7c. Darby street - open public spaces 7d. Raleigh, North Carolina open public spaces

8a. Entry Plaza 8b. Plaza at junction 1 & 2 8c. Plaza at Hunters cafe & Street perspective 8d. Cope street plaza 8e. Retail edge & History of street

9. CONCLUSION 10. REFERENCES

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INTRODUCTION Redfern is an inner city suburb of Sydney which is located 3 kms south of the Sydney’s central business district and is part of the local government area of the city. It is an area undergoing rapid change due to substantial amounts of urban renewal and reactivation of the village. It is subject to extensive redevelopment plans by the state government, to increase the population and reduce the concentration of poverty. (En. wikipedia.org, 2018). It is one of Sydney’s most culturally, ethnically and economically diverse communities, heavily influenced by creative and small businesses. The distinct character of the area, which has traditionally been associated with a large Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and

PROJECT OVERVIEW

significant number of public housing tenants, is changing rapidly due to a process of urban renewal and reactivation. Due to the presence of part of The University of Sydney’s main campus within the village, a significant proportion of employment in the area is in the higher education and research sector. There has also been growth in personal service industries such as retail and food and drink, as cafés, bars and restaurants spring up to serve the new group of higher income residents.

REDFERN RAILWAY STATION

ENTRY PLAZA

ST. CATHOLIC CHURCH

Redfern Street village covers the suburbs of Chippendale, Darlington, Eveleigh, and parts of Redfern, Waterloo, Alexandria, Erskineville, Newtown, Camperdown and Surry Hills. (Cityofsydney.nsw. gov.au, 2018) REDFERN POST OFFICE

HUNTERS CAFE

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LOCATION

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Redfern Street Village is located in the centre of the city of Sydney local area and covers the suburbs of Chippendale, Darlington, Eveleigh, and parts of Redfern, Waterloo, Alexandria, Erskineville, Newtown, Camperdown and Surry Hills. (Cityofsydney. nsw.gov.au, 2018)

regent street through a 8m wide plaza with restaurants on one side and an under construction mixed use building on the other.

It is one of the major spines connecting the Redfern railway station to the suburbs nearby. It is a 15m wide street of about 650m long stretch, bounded by Regent and Elizabeth street on either sides. It accommodates the major retail shopping for the area with variedly scattered cafes, convenience stores, bars, banks and other retail spaces. Gibbons street connects the exit from Redfern station to

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SURRY HILLS

MOORE PARK

UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

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DARLINGTON

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HISTORY

PROJECT OVERVIEW

In the late 19th century Governor Macquarie granted this tract of land to surgeon William Redfern, who was a freed convict, in 1817. Largely residential in nature, the area attracted settlers who planted gardens and took their produce to the local markets. Small cottages later sprang up to house local railway workers, who gave the area a more working class air. Later on waves of immigrants and businessmen arrived in Australia and made Redfern their first home. Being Immediately south of the central business district whose sandhills were first settled by Chinese market gardeners and later by Aboriginal people who migrated to work in the local factories. The community has always been marked by a large

migrant population, but it has also been home to a large Aboriginal population throughout the years. It has been 40 years since a group of idealistic, young Aboriginal men and women got fed up with living in “slums and pig sties” and formed a housing association in the heart of Sydney. The early 1970s were heady times for the Indigenous rights movement in Australia and Redfern was its home ground - arguably the birthplace of land rights, dedicated legal services, and Aboriginal healthcare. (The Sydney Morning Herald, 13 June 2014, Saffron Howden) Today it is a rich blend of public housing, renovated terraces, light industry and arts precincts. (En.wikipedia. org, 2018) The neighborhood has

undergone significant gentrification, and the City of Sydney has focused its efforts on an urban renewal project. They are currently redeveloping several parts of the suburb. ThIs Block in inner city Sydney has a reputation for drugs and riots and violence, but is a place of great heart and cultural affiliation for its urban dwellers. It is also home to several major sporting teams. (Radio National, 2018)

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Heritage Map - Sheet HER_017 HERITAGE CONSERVATION MAP AS PER SYDNEY LEP 2012

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Cadastre Cadastre 02/12/2015 © City of Sydney

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HISTORIC BUILDINGS & LANDMARKS

PROJECT OVERVIEW

REDFERN POST OFFICE Built in 1882, Redfern Post Office was designed in the Victorian Italianate style by the NSW Colonial Architect’s Office . Despite a string of building modifications over time, including the addition of a new telephone exchange in 1904, and the more recent abutment of an unsightly Telstra building , the facade is relatively intact and many interior details remain. (Sydney Living Museums, 2018) Redfern Post Office is aesthetically significant because it is a substantial example of the Victorian Italianate style, and makes an important aesthetic contribution to central Redfern as a dominant nineteenth century public building. Redfern Post Office is also associated with the Colonial Architect’s Office under James Barnet, a key practitioner of the Victorian Italianate style of architecture. (Environment.nsw.gov.au, 2018) Redfern Post Office is also considered to be significant to the community of Redfern’s sense of place. Today, it has been restored and reused as an office space by DKO architectural firm, providing tours of the place, on a weekly basis.

COMMUNITY PARK Redfern park is a green oasis within the older densely settled part of Redfern. The park was refurbished in 2007-2009 and has been turned into an open green space in the heart of urban Redfern. Modern art installations added at this time contribute to the potential aesthetic significance. . (Dictionaryofsydney.org, 2018) The choice of Redfern Park to deliver Keating’s 1992 Redfern speech was significant for the community. Community and a sense of place and belonging are important and integral parts of everyday life for Aboriginal people living in Redfern. They have a strong and significant relationship with ‘place’. Redfern Park provides a place to gather, to picnic, to barbeque, to play, to shop at the markets, or to simply reflect and remember. At Redfern Oval, supporting or playing for the local rugby league football teams is also part of belonging and a strong community identity. Both Redfern Park and Redfern Oval have meaningful significance for, and connections to, the social, cultural, political and historical lives of Aboriginal people. (Environment.nsw.gov.au, 2018)

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HISTORIC BUILDINGS & LANDMARKS

PROJECT OVERVIEW

ST. VINCENT DEPAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH St Vincent de Paul Parish has had a very rich and colorful history. It has always responded to the ever changing needs of the people in the area, evident in the building and restructuring of the parish. (Svdpred.org.au, 2018) The St. Vincent’s church group has historical significance as it is illustrative of the role of churches and religious institutions in the history of the development of Redfern 1885-1920; social significance for the church community; aesthetic significance as a prominent contributory feature in the Redfern Street streetscape, the church being a fine example of the work of Sheerin & Hennessy architects. The church retains much of its original character and detail. Its significant as a prominent Victorian era building within the Redfern Street streetscape, and as one of a number of former church buildings which are complementary in scale, texture and colour. It has social and historical significance for the development of the church community in Redfern, the adaptive reuse of an existing building indicating the character of Redfern as a densely populated area by 1900. (Environment.nsw.gov.au, 2018)

107 PROJECT GALLERY A repurposed car garage in Redfern that is now a multipurpose creative hub. Focused on providing affordable and flexible facilities, 107 Redfern Street supports exhibition and performance spaces, artist studios, workshop, event and co-working spaces, offices, a rooftop garden and public social areas. 107 Projects’ philosophy and mission is to improve communities by encouraging people to live creatively. They are committed to the advancement of culture. With a social enterprise ethos, they aim to transform how the arts, business and education engage across industries and with the wider community to create positive social change and connect emerging communities. (107, 2018)

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HISTORIC BUILDINGS & LANDMARKS

PROJECT OVERVIEW

ABORIGINAL MEDICAL SERVICE The AMS Redfern was the first community controlled health service in Australia and was founded in 1971 by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community activists . The Aboriginal Medical Service Cooperative in Redfern provides culturally appropriate health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in central NSW. Their services are managed by professional Aboriginal staff experienced with and sensitive to the needs of the community.(Amsredfern.org.au, 2018) It is a multi-functional non-for-profit organisation that delivers a broad range of services and community programs, binding the community.

COURT HOUSE Constructed in 1898 to a design by the first NSW Government Architect Walter Liberty Vernon, Redfern Court House is a single-storey prominent building with a sandstone facade contributing to the streetscape of Redfern Street at the Pitt Street Junction. It is Federation Free Classical in architectural style and features typical characteristics of civic buildings such as being monumental and notable in scale. (Environment.nsw.gov.au, 2018) It is a robust and monumental public building which is now being used as a Medical Centre Facility Space, making it an important building for the people of Redfern.

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DEMOGRAPHICS

PROJECT OVERVIEW

AGE FACTOR

EDUCATION

EMPLOYMENT

The median age of people in Redfern (State Suburbs) was

In Redfern (State Suburbs), 29.6% of people were attending

There were 7,925 people who reported being in the labour

35 years. Children aged 0 - 14 years made up 6.9% of the

an educational institution. Of these, 7.4% were in primary

force in the week before Census night in Redfern (State

population and people aged 65 years and over made up

school, 4.9% in secondary school and 41.0% in a tertiary or

Suburbs). Of these 69.1% were employed full time, 21.7%

12.2% of the population.

technical institution.

were employed part-time and 5.5% were unemployed.

(Quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au, 2018)

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DEMOGRAPHICS

PROJECT OVERVIEW

TRAVEL TO WORK

PEOPLE

ANCESTRY

In Redfern (State Suburbs), on the day of the Census, the

In the 2016 Census, there were 13,213 people in Redfern

The most common ancestries in Redfern (State Suburbs)

most common methods of travel to work for employed

(State Suburbs). Of these 54.3% were male and 45.7% were

were English 20.8%, Australian 14.1%, Irish 9.5%, Chinese

people were: Train 23.7%, Car, as driver 20.0% and Walked

female. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

7.2% and Scottish 6.3%. (Quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au,

only 18.7%. Other common responses were Bus 9.4% and

made up 2.1% of the population. (Quickstats.censusdata.abs.

2018)

Bicycle 5.3%. On the day, 39.8% of employed people used

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public transport (train, bus, ferry, tram/light rail) as at least one of their methods of travel to work and 22.6% used car (either as driver or as passenger). (Quickstats.censusdata. abs.gov.au, 2018)

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TRANSPORTATION

PROJECT OVERVIEW

REDFERN RAILWAY STATION

BUS STOPS

CYCLE TRACKS

Redfern street is well connected to Sydney by the means of various bus stops and Redfern train station. Redfern train station is situated in the middle of Redfern street village, providing access to the north shore, northern and western lines, airport, inner west and south lines, the Bankstown line and the eastern suburbs and Illawarra line. (Cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au, 2018.

The street consists of five major Bus stops- Gibbson street- stand A and B, Redfern post office- A and B, Regent st junction. There’s high frequency of bus routes; connecting Redfern Area and suburbs to other parts of the city like 310, 305, 308, 309, n11, n20 etc. (Moovitapp.com, 2018)

The proposed cycleway along the south side of Wilson Street is under implementation and will provide protected space for current and new riders and safer intersections for all people who use the street. The bike path in Little Eveleigh Street will be improved, linking to the new Lawson Street cycleway, connecting Redfern and the city centre. Currently, the cycle way on the George street is completed, which links redfern street to the CBD. (Sydneyyoursay.com.au, 2018)

STREET HIERARCHY

Arterial road

Laneways

Local streets

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SOLAR ACCESS

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Plaza connecting the commuters from Redfern railway station and opposite IGLU is overshadowed by the high rise existing buildings which makes the plaza dead.

South side of the Redfern street gets the maximum sunlight all across. Whereas north side lane is shadowed most of the time during the day.

Community park of Redfern falls on the south side of the street. It receives immense sunlight during the day which makes the place desirable by the inhabitants and commuters.

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CLIMATE

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Redfern area enjoys a temperate, humid climate as the other parts of the city. It gets abundant sunlight throughout the day on the southern side of the street. As a coastal city, afternoon sea breezes are normal for Sydney. Due to the orientation of the street, the street acts as a wind tunnel for the evening winter breezes, as it comes from the west and north west, resulting in a slightly lower temp.

TEMPERATURE

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SUMMARY STATISTICS (CENTINNIAL PARK)

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SPATIAL DIVISION

ANALYSIS

From the overall view, the redfern street is divided into 3 precincts. First block (Red zone) is dominated by retail shops and restaurants. This part of the street has maximum footfall because of the immediate pedestrian movement from the railway station and closs proximity to Regent street connecting the Sydney CBD supported by retail oriented land use. Second block (Blue zone) has offices and public buildings. It is bounded by plazas on both ends which have restaurants and cafes which induces footfall. The end of Redfern street (Yellow zone) is residentially dominated and has a community park which is a landmark for the suburb of Redfern. Scale : 1 : 1500 0m 100m

SETBACKS

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TOPOGRAPHY AND VEGETATION

ANALYSIS

Ample number of trees are found in the entire stretch however street lacks the warmth because of the absence of landscape pockets which can encorage public interactions. Community park acts as a buffer for local redfern residents however the street as a whole lacks the recall value for daily commuters.

The map above shows different elevations marked in various colours. The elevation of Redfern is found to be nearly 128ft (average) above sea level. (topographic-map.com, 2018) Scale : 1 : 1500 0m 100m

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BLOCK DIMENSIONS

STRUCTURE OF PUBLIC DOMAIN

The plan indicates various size of street blocks on Redfern street. Midblock connections are beneficial for pedestrian expereince as it makes them feel safe by incorporating activities. Entire street is divided by numerous secondary streets - Renwick street, George street, Pitt street and Chalmers street. As a whole it is broadly divided into three major blocks. The permeability of blocks between the Regent street and George street is high whereas the permeability between the block from George street to Pitt street is less as the distance is more than 100m which increases the walking distance. This reduces the number of people getting around that area. Scale : 1 : 1500 0m 100m

STREET DIMENSIONS

STRUCTURE OF PUBLIC DOMAIN

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GEORGE STREET - 8M

REDFERN STREET - 12M

PITT STREET - 12M & 8M

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GIBBONS STREET - 12M

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REGENT STREET - 15M

RENWICK STREET - 6M

CHALMERS STREET - 8M & 12M 0m

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MOVEMENT PATTERN

STRUCTURE OF PUBLIC DOMAIN

1. PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENT

DAY TIME PEDESTRIAN DENSITY VIEW DURING THE DAY

VIEW DURING NIGHT

The street culture of Redfern street is directly depenndant on the daily commuters because of the vicinity of Redfern railway station. A denser pedestrian movement is seen at the junction of Regent - Redfern street because of the train commuters. During the day, density of the on and off commuters is higher as compared to night. Retail spaces, cafes, restaurants and bars contributes to the street life and higher pedestrian movement. During the night, density of commuters reduces as the street is only used by passersby. Lack of cafes and bars (operating at late hours) affects the pedestrian interest as it is sparse Major diagnol spine of the community park is used by the daily commuters as a shorter distance for approaching the other side of the street and bus stops. 0m

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NIGHT TIME PEDESTRIAN DENSITY

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MOVEMENT PATTERN

STRUCTURE OF PUBLIC DOMAIN

2. VEHICULAR MOVEMENT Junctions of Regent - Redfern street and Chalmer - Redfern street faces maximum vehicular traffic. The first junction acts as major spine for connecting Redfern to Sydney CBD. Other streets like Renwick, George, William & Pitt are the secondary streets. The second junction is noisy and busy during the day time because of continous to and fro of buses. The buses coming from Elizabeth street, on the other end, route its way to Chalmers street. Patch in between the street, around public buildings has low vehicular density. Scale : 1 : 1500 0m 100m

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NODES & POINTS OF INTEREST

STRUCTURE OF PUBLIC DOMAIN

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NODES PUBLIC ART Scale : 1 : 1500 0m 100m

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NODES & POINTS OF INTEREST

STRUCTURE OF PUBLIC DOMAIN

1. ENTRY PLAZA OF REDFERN FROM RAILWAY STATION

4. OFFICE PLAZA OPPOSITE REDFERN POST OFFICE

3. PLAZA ON COPE STREET, OPPOSITE IGLU STUDENT ACCOMMODATION

5. PLAZA AT HUNTERS CAFE

6. PLAZA OPPOSITE REDFERN COMMUNITY PARK

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QUALITY OF BUILT EDGES

STRUCTURE OF PUBLIC DOMAIN

A - Building with awnings, interactive edges. High quality of urban design and pedestrian comfort. Safe, functional and accessible to all

B - Retail spaces having less interactive edges, lacks interest value for pedestrians

C - Buildings with no awnings and interactive edges.

D - Detracting/dilapidated buildings Scale : 1 : 1500 0m 100m

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QUALITY OF BUILT EDGES

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BUILDING TYPOLOGY 1. Majority Retail Shops/Blocks From Regent To George Street. 2. Public Buildings Like Church, Gallery. 3. Food/Restaurants/Bar Facilities

1. Shops with a specific facility like banks, neighborhood centers, funerals, cafes etc. 2. Heritage buildings now being used as medical centers. 3. Residential building with setbacks.

4. Office buildings C

1. Less maintained Retail shops with blocked entries. 2. Few residences with Blocked views

1. Closed , dilapidated retail shops 2. Blank facades / Residential sides

INFERENCES 1. Built frontage with openings, interactive edge and efficient streetscape attracts users throughout the day. 2.These buildings are majorly heritage buildings and act as a centre point for community activities. 3. Functions involving food and beverages acts as the major centre of attraction. Places with outdoor settings and spill out area provides more interaction with the street and are highly used. 1. Buildings which have a specific - time orientated usage with good permeability. The fact that these are function oriented spaces- it makes them less active during the rest of the day. 2. Mainly on the section between George street and Pitt street, they have less accessibility or permeability in terms of visibility and access due to the architecture of the built, but are of high importance due to their heritage value. 3. Row houses or terrace houses with setbacks giving them a bit of privacy and yet has easy accessibility ,receiving good sunlight and hence making the space favorable for the residences. 4. Spaces with clear legibility of function but limited in scope in terms of after work hours usage. 1. These are shops which are worn off or are not being used to it utmost usage. Lack of awnings, street furniture, facade openings, legibility adds to their usage making them less pleasing and attractive for the pedestrians. 2. Housing blocks with no setbacks or large setbacks with dense greenery making it less accessible and visible in terms of passive surveillance. 1. Built blocks being closed permanently while being on the major street provides a lot of scope for their redevelopment. 2. Huge walls without any openings or interesting feature makes it unsafe and unattractive for the pedestrians. 27

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AWNINGS

STRUCTURE OF PUBLIC DOMAIN

Awnings are prefered for weather protection and enhances the pedestrian experience. Continuity of awning adds to personal security and assures better visibility and comfort for the user. Regent - redfern street junction is pedestrian priority zone and it lacks continuous awning in the entire stretch. Scale : 1 : 1500 0m 100m

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LIGHTING

STRUCTURE OF PUBLIC DOMAIN

Street lighting is a crucial part of public domain as it discourages crime, creates a secure environement for pedestrians and adds to overall aesthetic value of the street. There are few patches on Redfern street which lacks proper lighting and makes it uncomfortable to use in late hours. It is contributed by dilapidated buildings, dead facades and built edges with low lighting. Scale : 1 : 1500 0m 100m

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STRENGTHS & WEAKNESS

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VISION & OBJECTIVES

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RATIONALE & STRUCTURE PLAN

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CASE STUDY

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CASE STUDY

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INTERVENTIONS

ENTRY PLAZA

Rationale: Entry plaza holds the potential of development for place making and adding an unique identity to the suburb of Redfern. It is wide and has a huge footfall because of its vicinity to the railway station and also has cafes on one edge.

Concept : - Shared zone converted to entirely pedestrian zone by restricting vehicular activity. - New seating with planters added in the middle of the plaza as an extension for the existing eateries. - Lighting added on the floor and canopy to increase night time safety and as a part of plaza development. - New lamp posts are added with planters on the floor - “Welcome to Redfern” lit free standing letters added giving it an identity and place - making. - Info boards with the history of redfern added as an effort to make pedestrians connect with the history of the place 0m

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INTERVENTIONS

PLAZAS AT JUNCTION 1 & 2

PLAZA AT JUNCTION 1 & 2 Potential: Both plazas are dull and lacks character. They are wide enough to incorporate activities and contribute as a spillover for restaurants near them and a pause point for daily commuters. Concept: • Proposing new seating with planters • Adding planters to the existing lamp posts • Changing the existing flooring to green pavers • Adding Historic Info boards • Using single species of bushes

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Rationale: • Bringing continuity and street character. • Increase greenary along the street • Activating plazas to induce social interactions

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INTERVENTIONS

PLAZA AT HUNTERS CAFE & STREET PERSPECTIVE

PLAZA AT HUNTERS CAFE & STREET PERSPECTIVE Potential: Due to the inactive built edges, these plazas lack vibrancy, green and lighting. The location of these curblets provides alot of potential for their upgradation. Concept: • Adding boulevard green of a typical specie along the street edges. • Incorporating information boards on junctions, keeping with the street theme. • Providing uplighters in residential areas, enhancing safety yet keeping privacy in mind. Rationale: • Provides a clear visual marker for the street. • Increases night time safety and pedestrian comfort • Provides line of sight for the street, bringing colour, vibrancy and continuity. • Congurent with the recurring theme along the street 0m

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INTERVENTIONS

COPE STREET PLAZA

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INTERVENTIONS

RETAIL EDGE AND HISTORY ON STREET

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CONCLUSIONS

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