Webb, Nicole (3B)

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Activation of urban spaces through cultural and artistic intervention

+ A case study of Burleigh Village on the Gold Coast Nicole Webb, Bond University (2012)

• Artistic and Cultural Initiatives • Considerations for the GC

Activation of urban spaces through cultural and artistic intervention A case study of Burleigh Village on the Gold Coast

Burleigh Village Context Map Broadbeach

Legend

 Mermaid Beach

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Gold Coast Highway Pacific Motorway (M1) Study Area Location

Robina

Varsity Lakes

Shopping Nodes

Miami

6.3km

3.5 k

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Burleigh Heads

m 2.5k 1km

Palm Beach

Currumbin Tugun

Coolangatta Tweed Heads

Basic Context Map

Local Shopping Nodes To Varsity Lakes Market Square (3.5km)

Burleigh Village

To Robina Town Centre (6.3km)

Tree Tops Shopping Centre (2.5km)

Stockland Burleigh Shopping Village (1km)

Existing Land Use Mix

Caravan Park

Community Facility

Residential – High density

Mixed Use Retail/Residential

Residential – Medium density

Mixed Use Retail/Office

Residential – Lower density

Office/Commercial

West Burleigh Road

Retail/Dining

Caravan Park

Gold Coast Highway

Light Industrial

Bus Stops

Study Area – James St Precinct

1.School 2.Surf Club 3.Bowls Club 4.Library/GCCC

Car Parking Â

To GCCC Car Park [Paid (2hr) & Free (Trial)]

Building Footprint

2hr Paid Parking (Public)

2hr Fee Parking (Public)

Private Parking (Unlimited)

Pedestrian Crossing

Pedestrian Refuge

Signalised Crossing

Access Lanes and Arcades

Building Footprint

Driveway/Vehicle Access

Pedestrian Access

Vehicle Lane (public)

Locals’ Opinion

Burleigh Village (James Street Precinct) • Surveyed over 100 businesses (50% return rate) • Responses primarily from business owners • Age group represented from 15 to 55 yo Likes: - Atmosphere, sense of community, uniqueness, holiday feel all year round, variety of shopping and dining options, small boutique/independent businesses, proximity to beach Dislikes: - Car parking cost and 2hr restriction, aggressive parking inspectors, tired and dated appearance of buildings and streetscape (incl lack of street trees along James St) Wants: - More public toilets, community facilities (eg art gallery, information centre), community gardens, upgraded footpaths, community and cultural events, cheaper rents, return of the post office Future for village: - Improvement to existing streets, lanes, & arcades for events and other activities, beach theme, creation of an arts and cultural theme.

Precinct Analysis Snapshots

Burleigh Village (James Street Precinct)

• Location • Uses and Characteristics • Activity • Potential • Lanes and Arcades

Pedestrian Access

Vehicle Lane (public)

Driveway/Vehicle Access

Precinct 1 Analysis Snapshot

Burleigh Village (James Street Precinct)

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Arcade 2

Arcade 1

Foodworks Lane

Precinct 1 Creative Inspirations

Burleigh Village (James Street Precinct)

Wall Art

Pop Up Pubs

Funky Seating

Arcade dining Light Art

Street furniture

Precinct 2 Analysis Snapshot Burleigh Village (James Street Precinct)

Precinct 2 Creative Inspirations

Burleigh Village (James Street Precinct)

Pop Up Open Air Urban Cinema

Hanging Art Sculptures

Wall Art

Precinct 5 Analysis Snapshot Burleigh Village (James Street Precinct)

Precinct 5 Creative Inspirations Burleigh Village (James Street Precinct)

Music Festivals

Pop Up Art Bar

Mural & Art Festival

Art Structures & Hanging Art

Student Work

http://www.burleighvillage.com.au/

Nicole Webb Senior Teaching Fellow Urban Design and Planning Telephone: +61 7 5595 2195 Facsimile: +61 7 5595 4177 Bond University | Gold Coast, Queensland, 4229, Australia