To return: to come back and to give back

to return

to come back and to give back.

theoretical framework

Place attachment

Place identity

Term 1

Place dependence

Term 2

Returning

Term 3

A destination for individuals who are pursuing a particular activity, a functional place that facilitates meaningful experiences and satisfying individuals needs or to share the experience with families or friends (Renate and Arne, 2012).

theoretical framework

Returning: to come back or to give back

“I still have close connections with the area so I’ve driven past the hulking, rust-streaked building on a regular basis for most of my life.”

- Caitlin Fitzsimmons, Sydney resident

aligned goals

site context

Blacktown

Parramatta

Ryde

Chatswood

y S dney CBD Rozelle

The Bays Precinct

site selection

fundamental assets

industrial heritage and edges

White Bay Power Station Sandstone stepped edge Concrete capped edge

viewsheds

Proposed viewsheds Current viewsheds

iconic views

stormwater run off

Stormwater runoff Indicative 5 yrs ARI flood extent Indicative 100 yrs ARI flood extent

soil contamination

Heavy metals, TPH, PAHs and PCBs Lead, VOCs, MAHs, phenols VOCs, OCPs, herbicides, ground gases

hybrid question

In what ways can we REconnect with the ebbs and flows of White Bay’s (or Sydney Harbours) unique estuarine system, whilst the site transitions from a working port to a public space?

abiding events stage 1

stage 2

stage 3

0%

Inaccessibility

future stages 100%

Public access Saftey/CPTED Recreation

Contaminated soil

100%

10%

Toxicity

Phytoremediation

Stormwater runoff

100%

10%

Water pollution Constructed wetland

Softening edges

100%

35%

Hard edges

Constructed mudflat Seahorse habitat Heritage identity

Infrastructure Metro station WBPS re-purposed Educational facility

Mixed-use development

Waterfront

0m

3m

Sea level rise Boardwalks Flood resistant infrastructure Working port

2020

2030

2040

2050

2100

2150

phase 1 - year 2030

regenerate

A

B

C D

100

80

60

40

10

0m 1:1000 @ A3

planting list Species (Key)

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15.

16.

Heavy metal

PAHs/pesticides

VOCs/BTEX

Common rush

Juncus usitatus (Ju)

Pig face

Carpobrotus rossii (Cr)

1.

2.

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Tussock grass

Poa labillardieri (Pl)

Baeckea dwarf

Baeckea virgata Dwarf (BvD)

Blue flax lily

Dianella caerulea (Dc)

Kangaroo grass

Themeda triandra (Tt)

Basket grass

Lomandra longifolia (Ll)

Fringe myrtle

Calytrix tetragona (Ct)

Viola

Viola calaminaria (Vc)

Black wattle

Acacia decurrens (Ad)

Tea tree

Melaleuca alternifolia (Ma)

White samet

Melaleuca cajuputi (Mc)

Swamp she-oak

Allocasurina obesa (Ao)

Wild sorghum

Sorghum leiocladum (Sl)

Red clover

Trifolium pratense (Tp)

White mangrove

Avicennia marina (Am)

planting typologies

Wetland

Meadow

Marshland

Coastal

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Ornamental

sections

Section A 1:200

Section B 1:200

Section C 1:200

Section D 1:200

phase 2 - year 2040

reconnect

E

F

100

80

60

40

10

0m 1:1000 @ A3

precedent studies Claydon Reserve

Carss Bush Park

Images sourced at https://www.fishhabitatnetwork.com.au/environmentally-friendly-erosion-protection-seawalls-fish-friendly-marine-infrastructure

model

model

sections

Section E 1:200

Section F 1:200

phase 3 - year 2050

reactivate

H

G

100

80

60

40

10

0m 1:1000 @ A3

sections

Section G 1:200

Section H 1:200

site programming Category & events

Environmental education Bioremediation technique program Soil science course Seahorse program Site tours

Recreational activities Basketball league Tennis league Kayaking (2040 onwards) Alternatives (Yoga, fitness, Tai Chi, etc)

Community events NYE fireworks Balmain markets Neighbourhood meetings

Arts & culture Harvest and craft program Festivals History/story-telling

Jan

Feb

March

April

May

June

July

Aug

Sept

Oct

Nov

Dec

seahorse program

Seahorse hotels installations for habitat.

Sydney/White’s Seahorse

Relocating seahorse’s from breeding facility.

Seahorse hotels installations Re-purpose a part of WPBS for the program.

Sowing seagrass seed to improve biodiversity.

Transforming existing structures as habitat.

to return

to come back and give back.