Emphasise and extend the existing civic corridor of Baylis Street

4.3. Built Form Plan

A range of uses are proposed to create a new urban community in the station precinct.

To promote the activation of both Edward Street/Stuart Highway and Baylis Street, retail frontages are proposed along these key axes. Both streets present an opportunity to increase residential density, hence shop-top residential is proposed throughout. Th East End development in Newcastle (see figure) demonstrates the ideal scale of built form. Density graduates from towers to terraces and garage-top homes away from the focal intersection of the precinct - contributing to a diverse housing stock.

A civic precinct hosts a large library to replace the existing facility to the north. A new arts and cultural centre celebrating the region stands opposite. Locating these facilities at the southern extreme of Baylis Street - and hence centrally within the urban area - leads to a significant increase in accessibility.

Residential tower Library Residential flat building (RFB) Arts and cultural centre RFB above retail Mixed-use podium Terrace housing Food and beverage Garage top housing

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4.5. Key Views

Compact and Sympathetic Skyline

Built form coalesces around the intersection of Baylis Street and Sturt Highway, tapering to meet existing buildings in surrounding residential areas.

View south on Baylis Street View north from Baylis Street from station