Palmerston City Centre 2030 Master Plan
October 2012
Where is City of Palmerston?
City of Palmerston ď‚— Celebrated the 30 anniversary of its
first landowner settling on his block.
ď‚— Grown from being a small, rural
development and bedsit for Darwin into a regional centre.
Palmerston Growth Greater Darwin Region has a
population of just over 100,000 people Palmerston is the fastest growing town in NT Palmerston currently has a population of approximately 32,000 people. Growth to between 36,600 and 42,000 people by 2021 Palmerston population is expected to increase by a further 6,000 people in the next 4 years. Young population, but it is aging.
Palmerston Growth Significant era of economic
prosperity Major growth in housing developments Council investing in developing its CBD into significant economic driver for the region Increasing the amenity and attracting a vibrant population.
Some History Growth within the existing City Centre has generally been based on government services, need for parking and the development of the Palmerston Shopping Centre.
Content of the presentation Overview of the current situation Proposed principles and Town
Centre Master Plan Council takes a leadership role Implementation Strategy
Planning Responsibilities - NT NT Department of Lands and Planning regulates development
applications and rezonings Council can control: driveway crossovers/access, waste collection, stormwater drainage Council can offer comment but has no power to approve or refuse a development application Council has representatives on the Development Consent Authority, but the members are not supposed to represent Council’s view
Regional context and links
What makes the City Centre?
What makes a Successful City Centre? • Logical structure, better connections and framework for investment • Creating clear transport and pedestrian network • Diversity of precincts and mix of land uses • Providing sufficient parking and in the right places • Strong sense of place and significant public heart • Expressing the unique tropical character of Palmerston • Activation and safety • Build on what we have
Palmerston lacks an easily understood street network
Creating a Logical Structure, better Connections and a Framework for Investment
Creating Clear Transport and Pedestrian Networks
And attractive streets
Linking a Diversity of Precincts
Providing Sufficient Parking – in the right places
A Strong Sense of Place – a significant Public Heart
Expressing the Unique Tropical Character of Palmerston • • • • •
Green links Tropical landscaping Sustainable buildings Higher density Linked with public transport
Build on what we have
Measuring what exists now - Backs and Fronts
Measuring the Master Plan - Backs and Fronts
Master Plan for Palmerston City Centre 2030
How will we implement the Master Plan?
Leadership role by Council Formed a City Centre
Implementation Committee Study of Council owned land City Centre Implementation Strategy which considered long and short term actions
Car Parking strategy
Urban Design and Landscape
Pathway to Regulations Adopt Master Plan as a Policy Document Adopt principles from Master Plan as part of Area Plan within NT
Planning Scheme
Development should adhere to principles and associated land use map Part of NT Planning Scheme May hold more weight with planning authorities
Additional Clause within the NT Planning Scheme Development must adhere to the clause or otherwise receive a variation within the Development Permit
Planning Principles and Area Plan
Urban Design
Council Owned land Master Plan
Master Plan Options • Analysis of each site – size, location, access and adjacent uses • Considered the principles of the City Centre Master Plan 2030 • Highest and best use taking into account built form and parking requirements • Acknowledge that there are various options • Tested options • Proposed two options for each site or amalgamation of sites to consider highest and best use.
Design concept for the primary Council site
Main Street of Palmerston City Centre
Future Main Street
Key Immediate actions Advocacy and negotiations
with key stakeholders Political liaison Key community events
Palmerston City Centre - today
A vision for Palmerston City Centre
Palmerston City Centre - today
A vision for Palmerston City Centre