FUNDAMENTAL ASSETS

FLAT TERRAIN

LAND OWNERSHIP

Land is owned by the bayside council. Rest of the site is owned by the Road and traffic authority

HEAT VULNERABILITY INDEX

Compared to other part of the site HVI is higher in this area and bona park.

- Special care to be give while design in case of recreational space.

OWNERSHIP : Bayside Council, Road and traffic authority

BIODIVERSITY: Fauna - Golden wistler, grey headed flying fox

SOIL TYPE : Ettalong swamp

LACK OF CONNECTIVITY TO WETLAND

Trees and the compound wall of the residence cut the physical access of residents to wetland.

- Bring openess and function

RESIDENCE TO BE CLAIMED

Few residence must claimed on either sides of the Bado- berong creek for the expansion of these open spaces

INSIGHTS

Vegetation : It was observed that most plants were planted over the years. Density : Housing density was slightly increased.

Porosity : The porosity to wetland decresed over the years.

Function : Most of the site is vaccant from 1950 while

HIGH CONTOUR

There is a chance of flash flooding as the site lies in between higher contours.

- Water detention in site

ENCLOSURE

Level of enclosure is quite low but differs when we move along the site. The openess and porosity changes with the types of vegetation length of site abd nearby built

- Space acquisition for expansion of open space

BADO-BERONG CREEK

It is a 2.5 km creek that drains into George river. It had poor water quality and can be treated before draining.

NOEL SEIFRET RESERVE

It is 3 acre park adjacent to bona park.

PLANTS

Acid sulphate soil

Class 3 and Class 5

- Vegetation to be chose wisely

Plants like reeds and shrubs block the visual access to creek and obstruct users to use the space

- Plants that help visual access. BONA

WATER TABLE

Water table is considerably high due to the low terrain which makes it a hazardous area during flood.

- Proper drainage systems and plants species to be choose wisely.

RECREATIONAL AMENITIES

1. Bona Park

2. Vegetative garden for residence

3. Dog Leash

During the site study and analysis process, various aspects were carefully examined. One crucial step involved creating an axonometric 3D diagram of the site to better understand the spatial relationships and interdependencies among different features. This diagram provided a visual representation of the site’s layers, aiding in the identification of key elements and their connections.

To develop this diagram, software programs such as SketchUp, Rhino, Adobe Photoshop, and InDesign were utilized.

OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION DIAGRAM

Landscape Performance Table

From the direct sun and UHI analysis it was observed that the site receives ample sunlight over a longer period but is poorly shaded making the site extremely hot and water in the creek dries up really quickly but floods during the slight event of rain. The strategies include to make the site more thermally comfortable. Planting more trees making it a riparian corridor can help shade the wetland and give thermal comfort.

The site is relatively flat but has low terrain which poses a threat to other activities in site. Water table is being hight land is inunded during tides or slight rain. North west of the site being on high terrain might also result in flash flooding during an event of rain.

The site has been identified as having problems such as flash flooding, sea level rise and storm water surge. These problems stem from the low ground on which the site is located. Stratergies that are adopted are space acquisition by nearby residents to reclaim their land, alteration of the terrain moderately, and expansion of the creek to act as a spill-out space.

In order to gain a deeper understanding of the site and its context, different scale sections were drawn to analyze various layers and their relationships. These sections provided insights into larger patterns, including birds and burra migration, and helped identify connections with neighboring areas such as the Blue Mountains, Kamay (Botany Bay), and the San Souci residential area. Additionally, sections were used to study the biodiversity, community dynamics, soil composition, the creek, and the site itself. By examining these sections, valuable information was obtained regarding the spatial and ecological relationships between these elements.

BUILDING RESILIENT SYSTEM

RESTORING

ECOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS

INVOLVING COMMUITY IN PHYTOTECHNOLOGY ACTIVITIES

1. Meeting Place / Gathering space

2. Water sustainability

3. Walkable streets

1. Israel Plads

“Cobe - Israels Plads.” n.d. Www.cobe.dk. https://www.cobe.dk/place/ israels-plads.

2. Karen Blixen Plads

“Cobe - Karen Blixens Plads.” n.d. Www.cobe.dk. Accessed July 11, 2023. https://www.cobe.dk/place/karen-blixens-plads.

3. Cumhuriyet Street Urban Design https://www.facebook.com/archellocom. n.d. “Cumhuriyet Street Urban Design Project | PDG Mimarlar.” Archello. Accessed July 11, 2023. https://archello.com/project/cumhuriyet-street-urban-design-project.

1. Road Reserve Vegetation in Urban Areas Policy

2. Landscape Protection Policy

3. Council policies

4. Tweed Community Strategic Plan 2017–2027

Tweed Heads Mall

First Year Public Realm Project

The project’s objective was to redesign the Tweed Mall precinct in Tweed Heads, which held a significant position as a focal point benefiting from its proximity to the Gold Coast Airport, hospitals, residential areas, and the southern part of Tweed Heads connected via Wharf Street. The design concept took into consideration the proposed Tweed light rail, with a primary focus on creating a plaza that would serve as a meeting place for local mall users.The plaza was positioned in front of the mall, and the street in front underwent a redesign to promote walkability and incorporate cycle paths and light rail infrastructure. Additionally, water sustainability was integrated into the design, with provisions to capture, recycle, and reuse water resources.

Project involved various stages like precedent study, site visit, site study and analysis, concept design, master plan development and presentation to the council. Within the group project, my specific contributions included conducting a site analysis, designing the street and plaza, and producing visual renders to showcase the envisioned changes.

The site in Tweed Heads holds a significant position as a focal point, benefiting from its close proximity to the Gold Coast Airport. It is conveniently connected to hospitals, residential areas, and the southern part of Tweed Heads through Wharf Street. Surrounded by the Tweed River, Jack Evans Harbour, and the Gold Coast beach, the Tweed Mall site enjoys a picturesque location with abundant water sources. The Tweed River, in particular, plays a prominent role as a natural asset in the region. With its central location, accessibility via Wharf Street, and the presence of surrounding water sources, the site in Tweed Heads serves as a notable hub for residents, visitors, and businesses alike.

Maste plan was developed to have a common meeting point. From the frequent circulation path mapped, commonly used spaces are given function with the needs of the user. Ground floor of the mall opened up to the plaza with restaurent seating provided in the plaza. Design also included water features from the water collected from the design elements during rain. Safe play area is provided for kids using the space with shaded seating for the parents to supervise.

1. Green design [Vertical garden, green roof]

2. Universal Inclusive design

3. Community Engagement and Stakeholder Participation

1. Glenbrook Park

“Accessible Playground Archives.” n.d. Have Wheelchair Will Travel. Accessed July 11, 2023. https://havewheelchairwilltravel.net/category/ accessible-playground/.

2. Murrimboola Creek Precinct Revitalisation

“Murrimboola Creek Precinct Revitalisation Causes Talk.” n.d. Www.hilltopsphoenix.com.au. Accessed July 11, 2023. https://www.hilltopsphoenix.com.au/murrimboola-creek-precinct-revitalisation-causes-talk.

1. Policy framework for WSUD

2. State Environmental Planning Policy

3. The NSW Sea Level Policy

4. Multicultural Education Policy