‘Championing Urban Design’ a local government case study
Brent McAlister Executive Director Sustainable Development Lismore City Council Northern Rivers NSW
Where is Hamilton?
Ugly building competitions – popularizing the issue
No shortage of entry material
…and again
How did this happen and what triggered the change? • • • •
Previous Council very free market Example: large shopping centre – no DA New Council focused on urban design Two keys: 1.
We had a champion – new Mayor
2.
We executed the vision - ‘CityScope’ (urban design strategy), Vista (Citywide urban design guide) and Urban Design Panel.
1. The importance of a champion
The key - champions
The key - champions
The key - champions
The importance of executing your vision • •
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Rudy Giuliani There are a lot of champions – not many execute e.g. most films made of NY made in Canada Crime biggest issue e.g. ten ways to avoid being mugged In 1990’s he championed: 1. Zero tolerance 2. CompStat.
1. CityScope – an urban design action plan
2. Vista – a Citywide urban design guide (DA’s, DCP’s and the Panel)
3. Urban design panel – DA’s, DCP’s (planning policy) and Council major projects
4. Creativity and Identity Strategy – Charles Landry “thinker” in residence
5. DA process audit