Dennis, Nicole (7A)

Integrating place making

into planning and design Nicole Dennis

18 October 2012

ICTC Conference 2012, Surfers Paradise

Place making at AECOM.

Applying it to planning and design.

• What can we achieve with place making?

• Why is it so important?

• How can a place making approach add value to planning design outcomes places and people (not just projects) • How can we integrate it successfully into planning and design?

Place making at AECOM. Integration ensures principles are implemented.

It has planning, governance and design implications.

Place making in planning can assist in activating places.

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• Provide multiple reasons for people to come • Convenient and easy to access • Provides for daily needs • Walkable and bikeable • Public transport promoted • Economically sustainable

Culture / Tradition

• Character of the community is displayed • Opportunities for creative expression • Daily rituals and traditions reflected

Key outcomes.

• Up front approach to consultation, the community participates from vision to implementation • Identification of user groups within the community for designers and planners to cater for • Building trust and partnering with the community and stakeholders, creating ownership

Key outcomes.

• Design that is responive to place, context, constraints, strengths and sense of place • Integration of place making principles in strategy and design decision making and process • Development of implementable strategies for short and long term change

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• Creation of rigorous briefs to allow a tailored design response • Identifcation of community and stakeholder’s issues and idea • Allows a tailored response to people and place • Design process is integrated with strategic decision making and governance

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• Understanding of the identity, drivers and key components of places and people increases the relevance and success of planning • Upfront engagement allows community and stakeholder’s needs and desires to be considered from the outset • Targeted implementation strategies and decision making priorities

Master planning

• Identification of place character and community user groups delivers new and revitalised communities that are inclusive, holistic, attractive, sustianble with an engaged and connected community

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Ashfield Council Leichhardt Council

Favourite Community Place Potential Barrier Organised Cultural Activity Cultural Element Potential New Bushcare Site Bushcare Site Higher density residential pocket Indicative LRT Stop Local School Potential New Space Existing Park

Marrickville Council Canterbury Council Indicative GreenWay Trail

What would you like to see at the GreenWay?

Existing GreenWay Crossing Future Crossing Council Bicycle Route

“Regular smaller events”

Heavy Rail Line

“Walking in a safe area with no cars”

“Food, music, cultural, twilight festivals, markets”

Rail tunnel

Rail tunnels Bridge walls prohibit views into GreenWay Arlington Recreation Reserve

Steep gradient up to GreenWay

Johnson Park Established community park 240m GreenWay frontage with bushcare sites GreenWay merges with park Rail tunnel

Rail tunnel

Alison Playground

Artists Exhibition Centre

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Cadigal Reserve Sense of change / entry

Proposed Summer Hill Flour Mills Development Site

Summer Hill Primary School

Hidden pathway Mysterious, magical

Cadigal Reserve Pocket Park entry to GreenWay

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Narrow shared path on bridge crossing

St Maroun’s School Jack Shanahan Park active recreation

Johnston Park Arlington LRT Stop

Waratah Mills LRT Stop Hoskins Park hidden from GreenWay Hoskins Park

Dulwich Hill LRT Interchange Entry point to LRT through carpark potentially disengaged with GreenWay

Sydney Water substation Christian Brothers School Lewisham Primary School

Dog park Lewisham West LRT Stop Proposed Lewisham Masterplan

Trinity Grammar School

Marion LRT Stop

Petersham Park

Lambert Park Lambert Park sports field Proposed Upgrade Fitness Club City West Church

Whipple truss bridge light shining through, historic qualities

Petersham Primary School

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Cafe Bones & dog park Established community/regional dog walking/socialising area

Shared path behaviour Walkers, cyclists, dogs, children

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Valley under rail line Monumental experience Strong earth/bush scents Escape from urban surrounds Heritage truss structure, historic sandstone pillars & paved aqueducts Beginning/end of trail connection to water

Walking in a safe area with no cars

Rail tunnels

Kegworth Primary School

Council materials yard Future development opportunities

Hawthorne LRT Stop Infrequent canal crossings limit accessibility Hawthorne Canal Reserve Medium event opportunities Dog Park

Fort Street Boys School & Fort Street High School Taverners Hill LRT Stop

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GreenWay Vision “To provide a recognisable environmental, cultural and nonmotorised transport corridor linking two of Sydney’s most impor tant water ways”

Objectives More people walking and riding in the GreenWay catchment

More community engagement with people and place

Support the future light rail and existing public transport

Create better connections between people and places

Desired Future Character Statement “ The GreenWay is a place to look at things differently - with a strong sense of community, identity and ownership. It is a creative, vibrant and fun place for ever yone. Spontaneous activities and gatherings are welcomed. It tells the stor y of Sydney’s past, present and future through the protection of its natural biodiversity and cultural heritage whilst connecting people to where they need to be. ”

Strategies

A connected and accessible GreenWay

Integrating active transpor t and public transpor t

Building on community ownership and relationship to place

User Groups

Initiatives

Developing an active transpor t culture

GreenWay Website WSUD Swale in park Improved CityRail & future light rail access Trellis Street Master Plan Community nursery Guided walks & strategic seating High School Seating design and install

Artworks

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Parents

GreenWay food tour

Bushcare

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Teenagers (High schools)

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Weekend Drivers (PT commuters)

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Primary Schools

GreenWay awareness days GreenWay Active Travel Map & App. Bicycle training skills & maintenance

Women

Developing an active transport culture

Building on community ownership and relationship to place

Integrating active transpor t and public transpor t

A connected and accessible GreenWay

GreenWay Initiative Matrix

GreenWay Action Plan

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PHASE 1 Enabling Fertile Ground

A Connected and Accessible GreenWay

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Active Travel Map & App

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GreenWay Website

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Lifestyle Promotion

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End of Trip Facilities & Aids

PHASE 3 Expanding the GreenWay

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Bicycle Training Ongoing Presence in the Public Domain

GreenWay Awareness Days GreenWay Food Tour Swale in Park

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GreenWay Hub Day

Bike Loan Program

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Artworks

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Sponsor a Place Guided Walks & Seating

$5,000 Trellis Street Master Plan

Green Safe Streets

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GreenWay 2012 March

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$5,000 Hub Day Costs

Ryde Children’s Play Implementation Plan.

Project Aim

Play Vision “Supporting and nurturing child friendly communities

To ensure the provision of safe, accessible, sustainable, cost efficient and high quality playgrounds for all

Population Profile + Distribution

through play”

Strategic Analysis

residents within the City of Ryde.

Theory

Community Consultation Children

Research + Design Framework

Audits

Cost data

Adults

Key Findings Safety

Accessibility

Play Value

Sustainability

Strategy Streams

Safe play for all

Exciting & challenging destination play

Convenient everyday play

Play is valued as a child’s right

Sustainable play for the future

Recommendations Priorities Safety

Distribution

Strategic Framework

Site suitability

Design Framework Implementation Deliver

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Summary of the Implementation Plan development process.

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Cost efficiencies

Playground Matrix

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Playground hierarchy

As outlined in Chapter 1 Introduction, the IOSP defines four park levels within the City.

Similarly, a playground hierarchy is proposed which communicates the key characteristics of the four levels of playgrounds, namely; • Regional,

Generally, the playground level matches the park level.

However, there may be some instances where a district park includes a neighbourhood playground.

The below diagram (Figure 30) outlines the key parameters in determining the level of a playground.

These parameters were also used to develop the Design Framework (section 4.3).

• District, • Neighbourhood, and • Local playgrounds.

Everyday playgrounds

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0-5 3 to 7 2-4 90-210m2

Playground hierarchy

Children’s PLAY Implementation Plan + City of Ryde

0-12 8 to 25 4-12 240-750m2

All ages 30 to 65 15-30 900-1950m2

All ages 85 to 150 or more 30-50 2550 to 4500m2

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Integrated landscape layer (trees, shrubs, creek/ boulders = play)

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Grassy space - kick about

16 17

Facilities

Figure–38.

16

Cafe

17

Toilet

18

Car park

19

Accessible parking

20

Mini bus parking

21

Bus bay

Indicative functional layout - regional playground (Not to scale)

NOTE: Indicative functional layout only. The layout communicates broad intent, not a detailed design solution. Individual design process is to be undertaken on a site specific basis.

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District.

Access

1

Access path (concrete)

2

Bike loop/circuit path (concrete)

2b

14

7

Play experience

3

3 11 15

1

Regional bike path link

4

12

Play pods Shade

4

5

Shade sail (sandpits especially) Edge and gateway

10 8

16

5

Gateway ‘sense of welcome’

6

Edge defined (e.g. trees) Furniture

9 2 13

2b 6

7

Seating

8

Picnic shelter

9

BBQ

10

Bins

11

Bike racks Landscape

12

Integrated landscape layer (trees, shrubs, creek/boulders = play)

13

Grassy space - kick about

14 15 16

Facilities Toilet Car park Accessible parking

Figure–39.

Indicative functional layout - district playground (Not to scale)

NOTE: Indicative functional layout only. The layout communicates broad intent, not a detailed design solution. Individual design process is to be undertaken on a site specific basis.

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Neighbourhood.

Access

7

1

Access path (concrete) Play experience

1

2a

Dynamic play

2b

Landscape/nature play

2c

Sensory play

2d

Informal play

2e

Picnic shelter

2e

4c

Shade

3

Trees (adjacent and within)

2a

4a

Edge defined

2b 3 6

2d

4b

2c

3

4a

Option to vary - Boulders

4b

Path

4c

Timber

5

NB: Ensure one side flush accessible Furniture

5

Seating Landscape

6

Integrated landscape Safety

7

Figure–40.

Passive surveillance

Indicative functional layout - neighbourhood playground (Not to scale)

NOTE: Indicative functional layout only. The layout communicates broad intent, not a detailed design solution. Individual design process is to be undertaken on a site specific basis.

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Local.

Access 7

1

Access path (concrete) Play experience

1

2d

3 4 2e

2a

Dynamic play

2b

Landscape/nature play

2c

Sensory play

2d

Kick about

2e

Informal Shade

5

3

2a

Trees (adjacent and within) Edge

2b

4 2c

Defined edge NB: Ensure one side flush accessible

6

Furniture

5

Seating Landscape

6

Park integration Safety

7

Figure–41.

Passive surveillance

Indicative functional layout - local playground (Not to scale)

NOTE: Indicative functional layout only. The layout communicates broad intent, not a detailed design solution. Individual design process is to be undertaken on a site specific basis.

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6.2

Supporting Information

6.2.1 Playground design criteria Table 32. Playground design criteria

Everyday Playgrounds

Local 150

Destination Playgrounds

Neighbourhood

District

Regional

Playground Profile Age group Number of children Number of carers Approximate size

0-5 3 to 7

0-12 8 to 25

All ages 30 to 65

All ages 85 to 150 or more

2 to 4 90 - 210m2

4 to 12 240 - 750m2

15 to 30 900 - 1950m2

30 to 50 2550 to 4500m2

Quantitative Criteria Playground Experience (Specifics) Play Experience 1. Inclusive play 2. Dynamic play – Balance – Climb

P

– Rocking – Slide – Swing – Spin 3. Informal Imaginative play 4. Landscape/Nature play 5. Sensory play (5) 6. Water play *

Priority Rating

NP

NP = No Provision

*Waterplay could include: water rills / taps / splash pads

Children’s PLAY Implementation Plan + City of Ryde

P

P = If Possible

minimum provision

** Technology Play could include: electronic facilities / QR codes

medium provision

maximum provision

Leppington Public Realm Strategy.

1

2

The public domain is the fabric that ties the centre together, it provides the places for social interaction, determines the comfort and sensory experience, allows users to access destinations and daily needs, whilst reflecting the culture of the community.

3

Place making workshop.

1

2

3

3 key moves to structure the public domain.

1. Locate the Main Street as the primary structure for the centre 2. Rationalise block sizes for retail core 3. Engage open space system with the centre

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What is the main street?

Vision

• Sense of identity and place • Sense of community • Creating the right character for Leppington.

Where is the main street? collector road/ main street

local street local street

• One street off sub-arterial, provides sufficient passing traffic to ensure viability • On Collector Road with Public Transport (Buses), • On-road cycle ways (to avoid conflict with pedestrians

local street

Location

sub-arterial road

local street

local street

local street

vibrant main street retail

Function and Use

Retail frontage

bus stop retail

local street

local street

main street

central plaza

local street

Central Plaza

bus stop

local street

bus stop

local street

• Active retail frontage • Good mid-block pedestrian crossings • Bus stops located on main street • Pleasant walking environment • On-street parking • On-street cycleway • Locate Central Plaza on main street

retail

local street

retail

local street

What are the components of a main street?

Main Street Location.

Physical conditions

Train Station

Ma in S tree t

Ar te

ria l

Retail Centre

Su b-

• Link social infrastructure facilities, transport, retail and recreation • Sense of identity and place • Focus for retail • Good mix of car, cycle, public transport and pedestrian use • Comfort and climate responsive • Diverse experiences along the length of the main street • Creating the right character for Leppington.

Arterial

Civic Centre

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Main Street Location.

Arterial

Civic Centre

Drivers

• Large residential catchment to the south • Key entry point located at junction of open-space and town centre • Ideal location for cafe / childcare facing open space

Retail Centre

Su b-

Ar te

ria l

Key Entry

Ma in S tree t

Train Station

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How big should the retail centre be?

1

Principles

2

3

• Provide block sizes that are responsive to market needs • Maintain good pedestrian links • Avoide blank facades wrap with active frontage retail

4

5 6

Market Needs

• 4 Large Supermarkets • 2 Department Stores • 2 Discount Department Stores • 160,000m2 speciality retail

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Rouse Hill

Leppington Train Station

Stage 2

LD MM

LD

LD

SM

SM

Stage 1 MM

LD LD

LD

MM

DDS

SM

MM DDS

MM

DS LD

Stage 1

LD LD

LD

MM

Key:

DDS

Pedestrian arcade

DS

Pedestrian-focused street

SM

Train Station

Stage 2

Ped Crossing SM

LD

Loading Dock

MM Mini Major

LD

SM

Supermarket

DDS Discount Department Store 1:5,000@A4

DS

LD

LD

DDS

Department Store LD

Train Station

Block sizes.

LD

LD

LD

Principles

• Block size change create more flexible layout for big boxes • Need to ensure pedestrian permeability with through-site links.

• Loading docks should be located on roads that do not detract from active-frontages or conflict with main pedestrian desire lines • Block consolidation may allow for realignment of Main Street to enhance the western mixed-use block

LD LD LD

LD LD LD LD

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Open Space Access.

Legend Blocked Public Access Public Access Train Line Interface Primary Park Access Secondary Park Access Open Space / Drainage

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Town Green and Links.

Opportunities

• Reconsider location closer to town centre • Creates larger open space system and opportunity to integrate water management • Adds to the vitality of the Town Centre and provides passing trade for local shops • Could be a strong focal point ‘Town Green’, not just a sports facility 1:20,000@A4

The Wave Muscat.

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INPUTS

Background research Past reports Place Audit + Workshop

2

PLACE MAKING FINDINGS

PLACE Desired Future Place Character Statement

PEOPLE Identification of user groups

3

INPUTS INTO PUBLIC REALM STRATEGY Cultural and climatic considerations Hierarchy of places

Destinations

Place Audit Findings Al Qurum Waterfront promenade This waterfront promenade is predominantly used at night time by men for car promenading. Although being completed over 10 years ago, landscaping and vegetation has not grown (or been maintained). This harsh environment repels people and reflects the ‘fast car’ promenading culture that has recently developed in Oman. With little other activities on offer, and difficult beach access (no swimming signs) this place is devoid of pedestrians at most times of the day.

• Open, exposed, formal, fast, harsh, controlled, the natural world constrained by the built form, hot and uncomfortable.

• No shade, no people in the day.

• People are moving through the space in cars rather than walking, difficult for pedestrians to cross, difficult access.

• Long straight promenade with a road encourages fast cars.

• Omanis park where they like, closest to where they need, don’t like to walk.

• Granite is hot to sit on, not comfortable for pedestrians.

• Food and beverage retail points provide striking views and breezes from the roof top and under shaded areas – sit above road and provide nice views – Starbucks and Costas – Western Brands are valued by Omanis currently.

• Seating ‘pods’ have been located every 20 metres for groups to gather for socialising in the evening.

• Very poor access to the beach, no relationship to the use of the beach – Omanis don’t spend time on the beach in their free time.

Al Qurum - Car promenading, cars park where they like.

Al Qurum - Lack of pedestrian shade and seating, waterfront promenade turns its back on the water and presents a barrier to access.

Al Qurum - Seating material is hot and glary, repelling pedestrians during the day, landscaping is absent.

Al Qurum - Seating faces the road and cars rather than the water.

Shatti Beach Waterfront promenade and retail, food and beverage boulevard This is one is the most popular places in Muscat for meeting people, socialising and hanging out. There are a few features that reflect attractive human settings including the shaded tables outside Costas. However, these spaces are not repeated throughout the place with most of the retail facing a large car park where people ‘car promenade’. The promenade does not invite people to sit near or experience the waterfront.

• Nice relationship between outdoor dining, trees and deck.

• Nice shade trees in car park, however an inadequate amount of trees and shade structures.

• Stark relationship between the hard and soft (sand) areas • Popular place, however it does not trade off its biggest asset – the waterfront.

• Turns its back on the sea and view, people are directed to look at the car park.

Shatti Beach - Shaded tables outside Costas are the most popular, they take advantage of the sahde and sea breezes whilst being positioned to watch all of the action.

Shatti Beach - Access to the beach is not inviting to people, the promenade acts as a barrier rather than an invitation.

Shatti Beach - The action and promenade cannot be viewed from the beach, enforcing its role as barrier rather than connection.

Shatti Beach - The retail strip and restaurants face onto a car park, the few established trees are popular but it is generally exposed discouraging daytime use.

Muttrah Cornish and Souk Waterfront promenade and retail boulevard Set in front of the backdrop of the famous Muscat mountains the Muttrah Cornish has been used as a port for many centuries. It signifies arrival and destination, trade and has acted as a meeting and place of business over generations. The need to develop modern infrastructure has transformed it from its previous use as a ‘Cornish for People’ into a ‘Cornish for Cars’. The Souk acts as a perpendicularly retail network feeding onto the waterfront, they support each other by providing a complimentary suite of activities and attractors including employment, retail, open space, cultural and religious activities and an active night life based on waterfront promenading.

• Predominantly nocturnal use, lack of shade during the day restricts its utilisation.

• Popular in the evening due to the co-location of the Souk, promenade and surrounding density (similar relationship to The Wave Muscat).

• Cultural heart – changing use, key historical roots, tells its story.

• Souk feeds onto the ‘break out’ space of the promenade – used for relaxation and socialisation.

• Key pattern of Omani outdoor space design is a series of outdoor ‘nooks’ for socialisation and gathering – hard surfaces are predominant, soft landscaping is rare, few trees.

• Very popular, used by locals, local gathering point.

• Limited parking, still busy as many people are able to walk there • Dramatic natural landscape.

• Buildings are illuminated brightly in pastel colours at night creating a fantasy atmosphere.

Muttrah Cornish and Souk - Popular place for locals to meet in the evenings.

Muttrah Cornish and Souk - Lighting creates a fantasy atmosphere, promenade wall provides seating people to stay.

Muttrah Cornish and Souk - Many public places for sitting at the Cornish and Souk are dominated by men with women, children and the elderly less represented or moving through.

Muttrah Cornish and Souk - The Cornish is a popular place for men to gather after work, pedestrian prominently still occurs, but competes with car promenading, people face cars.

Kalbu Park Waterfront promenade Kalbu Park is a residential park located on the waterfront to the south of the Muttrah Cornish. It was built on reclaimed land in 1994 and since then part of it has collapsed form a storm event. It is highly popular with nearby Omani residents, particularly families. Its opening hours are from 4pm – 11pm and later during Ramadan. It is popular enough to sustain several kiosks selling drinks, ice cream, snacks and children’s toys.

• Popular local place, used in the evenings predominantly by families.

• Relaxed, breezy, comfortable, neighbourhood, functional, places for a variety of people to gather and perform a variety of activities.

• Scale is good for people, divided into four linear sections for different uses, waterfront promenading, socialising with different types of seating, grass and shade, higher walking/cycling path and natural grassed amphitheatre that takes in the view of the harbour and action below.

• Drama with the relationships to the rocks, large casuarinas, and fours sections of the promenade alternating hard and soft – good balance between soft and hard, equal split – creates a great experience for people.

• Slope of the edge of the park provides a natural amphitheatre and viewing deck over the water (the back stalls).

• Shade from mature trees.

• Rocks and trees capture cool breezes, water fountain provides a smoothing noise.

• Lots of amenity – kiosks, public toilets, shade structures, moveable takes and chairs.

• Good pedestrian movement wayfinding and access.

• Multiple seating options, well maintained.

• Local children riding bikes.

• Unsuccessful water feature at entrance that is not accessible.

Kalbu Park - Local kids are safe to come here alone after school.

Kalbu Park - Popular with locals, sustains several kiosks catering to families that are open only in the evening.

Kalbu Park - The park has four linear sections that provide for different experiences, high comfort attracts people.

Kalbu Park - Grassed amphitheatre invites people to sit and enjoy the outlook.

Ruwi Clock Tower Plaza Plaza and boulevard The Ruwi Clock Tower Plaza is located at the end of a commercial boulevard.

However, the lack of definition and consistency of the boulevard and its disconnection from the Plaza has resulted in this place turning its back on its commercial and civic surroundings and being used predominantly by local residents. The Plaza is not defined by proximate buildings, and it is cut off from the boulevard by a business road and line of trees.

• Designed as a formal square, however it is not being used in this way due to some key design flaws: • Isolated by roads and fast cars.

• Isolates by car parks.

• Boulevard isn’t working – inconsistent building line, dominated by car parking, road cuts off boulevard from plaza and line of trees – therefore the park is accessed from the back by residents for local neighbourhood purposes – football training badminton and workers sitting in the shade after work were observed.

• Ample seating opportunities, hard and formal but many types of seating make it highly used.

• Scale and visual connections to the surrounding buildings does not correlate.

• Observed teenage boys doing football training and girls playing badminton, indicating a lack of green open space for sports and recreation nearby.

Ruwi Clock Tower Plaza - Teenage boys doing football training on plaza square.

Ruwi Clock Tower Plaza - Lack of connection to boulevard and surrounding activities, turns its back on its civic location.

Ruwi Clock Tower Plaza - Plaza and clock tower was built for special events with a screen and speakers, however now is used predominantly by local residents.

Ruwi Clock Tower Plaza - The plaza is defined by four large water features that are not interactive rather than defined by buildings.

Aspiration of Oman

Exciting Waterfront Experience

Authentic Omani Culture today

Attractive and comfortable for people

The place to be

Desired Future Place Character Statement The Wave Muscat

The Wave Muscat is a place that reflects the best that Oman has to offer, showcasing authentic Omani culture and tradition. It puts Oman on the world stage as a place for living and visiting – providing an upmarket lifestyle for Omanis and visitors alike whilst welcoming all to its exciting and refreshing waterfront.

Retail Boulevard

Marina Plaza

Marina Entrance

The Retail Boulevard will be bustling with life, offering a range of price points, retail options, services and experiences. Showing the best that Oman has to offer, it will provide high quality waterfront dining experiences, alongside more affordable everyday places.

Lined with a lush canopy and generous seating it will attract local and visitors alike to stay.

The plaza offers a forecourt to the ocean, located at the conduit of the working harbour, the retail boulevard and the waterfront promenade it is the piece that brings everyone together. Designed to be flexible to cater for large scale events, it also provides for the everyday needs of sitting, and watching the excitement and drama of the waterfront. This place draws together all the activity of The Wave Muscat, and the people of Muscat whilst showcasing its world class quality.

The marina entrance is an active part of the promenade, situated on a corner point. It brings together sailors, visitors and locals alike.

Supported by outdoor cafes and restaurants and a convenience shop selling supplies for a day out sailing it is an intriguing destination for people watching and observing the action mid point along the promenade.

Waterfront Promenade

Western Cultural Anchor

Corner lookout

The waterfront promenade boasts a unique refreshing promenade for people free from the dominance of cars. Taking advantage of the cooling affect of the sea breezes it has to opportunity to extend its hours of utilization with generous shading and seating options clustered a key cooling and viewing points. Supported by a range of activities, retail and open space the promenade is a place for everyone.

The western cultural anchor gives people a reason to promenade from the plaza to the mixed use area. Offering an historical and educational offer it draws people past the working port and water taxi stop where they can view the Marina. This could potentially be a cultural or historical feature or museum that showcases Omani culture and history. A world class museum would give many more people a reason to come to The Wave Muscat (or even Muscat at all).

This special place along the waterfront offer people a quiet and relaxed place to pause and to take in the beauty and coolness of the harbour. Shaded and with seating facing out it is a place to view the drama of the sea, as you watch the boats and people come and go.

Eastern Cultural Anchor The eastern cultural anchor gives people a reason to walk along the promenade from the Plaza. Drawing in residents and visitors alike it is a place for primarily families where everyone is comfortable. Offering nooks and seating in social arrangements it creates an atmosphere of privacy and intimacy that is in contrast the openness and ‘people watching’ nature of the promenade. This destination offers a cool escape from the other more vibrant areas in the public realm.

Place Making and Public Realm Design

+

Western Cultural Anchor Focus of activity

+

Cultural anchors

Mixed use area

Arrival gateways Continuous waterfront promenade Plaza & boulevard - heart of The Wave Retail Working port / everyday experience Liesure waterfront experience Pedestrian connections

Marina entrance

Corner lookout

Eastern Cultural Anchor

+

Arts & Culture Precinct Connection to Kempinsky Hotel

+

Urban Design Strategy and Public Realm Design

Maritime Museum

**

*

(Western Cultural Anchor)

Marina Plaza - City wide cultural/civic event space Cultural anchor

Maritime retail ‘working port’

Event place Dining Pause point / lookout

Promenade dining

Marina arrival point Public pedestrian laneway

Temporary screen

**

Private pedestrian laneway Lower promenade Upper promenade

Water element

Hotel F+B (Jones the Grocer) Kerbside dining Kerbside dining

Residential

Retail cafe Residential

Residential

Floating market

Fine dining

**

Stage / pontoon

Retail convenience Residential

Kerbside dining Kerbside dining

Market plaza

*

Weekend market plaza

*

Neighbourhood park (Eastern Cultural Anchor)

*

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Thank you.

Nicole.Dennis@aecom.com