Draft Town Centre MasterPlans by Wil Robertson

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Wingecarribee Shire Council

Town Centres Masterplan Southern Highlands Moss Vale-Bowral-Mittagong Draft October 2013

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Vision THE TOWN CENTRES WILL BE SENSITIVELY AND INCREMENTALLY TRANSFORMED TO ADDRESS THE DYNAMIC OF THE THE REGION THROUGH. IMPROVED MOBILITY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY, AS A COHESIVE EXTENSION OF THE EXISTING STRENGTH EXPRESSED IN OUR COMMUNITY VALUES. EACH OF THE TOWN CENTRES WILL CHARACTERISE THE EXPERIENCE OF THE RURAL HERITAGE INTO THE FUTURE. THE INTERPLAY OF LOCAL COMMUNITY LIFE WILL BE EFFECTIVELY EXPRESSED THROUGH A UNIQUE BLEND OF RURAL ACTIVITIES, ECONOMIC PROSPERITY, TOURISM OPPORTUNITIES, PRESERVATION, SENSITIVE DEVELOPMENT, AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

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SYDNEY

YERRINGBOO

MITTAGONG BOWRAL

BERRIMA

MOSS VALE ROBERTSON

ILLAWARRA/ WOLLONGONG/ NOWRA

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12,400 Meters

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Introduction A Master Plan is a high level plan designed to provide a coordinated approach to future development. Master Plans contain a series of illustrations and explanatory text to specify the planning principles and controls within a particular area as a whole. Their intent is to guide landowners, government and the community on how and where development should occur.

The Master Planning process will determine how the Town Centres of Moss Vale, Bowral and Mittagong can best be serve the future of the Southern Highlands. This process will, consider heritage, setting, existing uses, future uses and sustainability. The Southern Highlands Town Centres Masterplan is a long term vision for the region that proposes a long term vision for development.

Intent

Expectation

This document proposes to:

Practical workable document that will enhance the decision making process with respect to

Provide a consistent point of reference for making more informed decisions, Assist budget forecasting Allow better use of limited resources such as revenue and land, Enhance and sustain community character, pride and development of values. Enhance the images of each of the Town Centres.

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Cohesive collective vision for the three Town Centres that acknowledges their individual character and qualities. Enhance the public domain Provide a safe walkable environment Allow for the future economic prosperity and development within the town centre areas Guide the implementation of benchmark development

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Approach Our project approach is divided into a series of sequential elements, each progressively informs the other :

Stage 1: Observation and Analysis

This stage involved a physical review of each of the Town Centre areas, relevant historic data and background reports. Initial primary research focused on internal review and discussions with Council staff, this was further enhanced with presentations and information gathering sessions with key community members stakeholders. These sessions focused on each individual Town Centre, as well as their dynamic interrelationship. Support and assistance was provided by Master of Urban Planning students of the University of Technology who undertook a Masterplanning project on Moss Vale Town Centre, material and presentations from their project provided valuable information and insight.

The community working sessions focused on delivering three key achievements : Community interaction and creative thinking through active dialogue, attention and listening Key desires, wants and needs. Visioning- Thinking about positive change. The process used a combination of discussion, observation, review and graphic/written material to assist all attendees to actively participate and contribute.

Stage 2: Masterplan development

Based on the initial observations, analysis and community/stakeholder sessions a number of design principles a master plan for each town centre indicating key opportunities for staged catalyst projects. Ongoing community input was provided following the forum environment through interaction with the Wingecarribee Shire Council â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your Sayâ&#x20AC;? website and forum established for the Town Centres Masterplan project. Following this masterplan options were expertise.

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Stage 3:

Following community review the development of the following documents will support Town Centre management and asset maintenance as well as give direction for the implementation of new work. Town Centre Guidelines and Strategies

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Structure This report presents the key elements that present the Master Plan approach and delivery, these are:

Observation and analysis Visioning Synthesis Ongoing development will provide strategies for: Consolidation, and Delivery

The working documents are represented in the diagram shown here.

INTRODUCTION PREFACE

The Town Centres Masterplan is collated as a single volume for all of the three town centres.

OBJECTIVES & PRINCIPLES

The Objectives and Principles are relevant to all of the town centres.

LOCATION

The analysis and directions document for each town centre may be separated as separate volumes, as well, as other town centres, villages and neighborhood centres added over time. It is proposed that the document is allowed to be treated ad a guideline and amended over time as required to suit changes and needs.

MOSS VALE & ANALYSIS DIRECTIONS

MANUAL & GUIDELINES

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BOWRAL MITTAGONG

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SYDNEY

YERRINGBOO

MITTAGONG BOWRAL

BERRIMA

MOSS VALE ROBERTSON

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ILLAWARRA/ WOLLONGONG/ NOWRA

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Overview The Masterplan is a guiding document for Council,and the community. It will be implemented by more detailed tools which provide technical guidance on the design and delivery of the strategies and plans contained in this Masterplan. Location and Context

History

The townships of Moss Vale, Mittagong and Bowral are located within the Southern Highlands region of New South Wales (NSW). The area is approximately 120km south west of the NSW capital, Sydney, and160 km north east of Canberra, the Australian national capital.

The traditional owners of the land are acknowledged as the Gundungurra and D’harawal people.

Each of the Town Centres combine to offer a Network of Activity Nodes serving the needs of teh Southern Highlands community

The 1860’s saw rapid development through the Main Souther Railway Line. Mittagong, Bowral and Moss Vale grew quickly. A number of settlements across the the Shire sprung up in the lat 18th century and early 19th century.

Post European settlement was initiated by explorer and Surveyor General of New South Wales, John Oxley, who was now stands.

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The region has played an important part in the development of the area for farming as well as quarrying. Cooler climates, reliable rainfall and good soils attracted many farmers who cleared a large part of the Shire’s remnant vegetation, resulting in the current landscape mix of open paddock and bushland areas.(source: WCS websiteHeritage in the Wingecarribee Shire)

Infrastructure (electrical reticulation, telephone and sewage systems) introduced between 1889 and 1939 facilitated development closer to the primary roads. Post WW II development expanded subdivision further from the commercial centres of each town (U3A, 2006). The establishment of a Rural Conservation Zone now limits expansion within the rural fringe.

Both Bowral (1858) and Moss Vale(1864) developed in anticipation of the completion of the railway in 1867(U3A 2006). These developments were privately initiated and not towns surveyed by the government of the day. In some cases this resulted in Civic buildings being located along “secondary” roads rather than the prime thoroughfare (U3A, 2006).

The nature of development and expansion has impacted the level of pre-War building stock, and has an effect on the heritage character of the three towns. While the relocation of the Hume element that requires consideration.

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Strength Challenge and Opportunity Techniques used in collaborative events provide a valuable resource to to identify Opportunity, generate ideas, develop and test options, and take decisions.

Key Challenges congestion Culture and dependency on private motor vehicle use Preservation of percieved â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ruralâ&#x20AC;? image

Key Strengths Regional Context and proximity to other major centres Lifestyle opportunities balancing employment, education, recreation and environment.

Dynamic of multiple centres

in the development of the area.

Delivering a sustainable outcome

Proximity and quality in the physical environment

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Objectives the vitality, economic robustness and amenity of the centres

It is vital that each of the Town Centres mutually support and contribute to the Southern Highlands regional context. Primary Objectives that will assist this are to place emphasis upon: Local identity individuality and character Connectivity through pedestrian amenity and priority, particularly for the mobility impaired through equal access for all. Engage with the community and other user groups Provide a Civic focus and hub develop Catalyst projects that will support a dynamic of incremental and sequential change

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Encourage diversity through the provision of spaces within the public realm that will allow for variety in activation and event staging. Support alternative modes of access and circulation that will reduce dependency on private motor vehicle use Acknowledge urban ecology and its role in supporting sustainable outcomes

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Community Expectations “Rural heritage with city comfort.” Wingecarribee Shire Council Community Forum comment

Public Forums in each Town Centre hand insight into how the community engaged with the Town Centres. The community’s aspirations for the Town Centre which have been derived from the key themes of the community workshop discussion, are to:

Establish a unique identity to make the Town Centres more attractive for residents and visitors Allow the streets to be more activated through outdoor cafes and goods on display. Cater for the outdoor festivals, concerts and markets by providing malls and plazas. Increase and improve the Centre’s entertainment and nightlife activities and facilities

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Maintain the a local focus in the provision of produce and crafts in retailing as a key part of the Town Centre’s character Encourage redevelopment of the Centres businesses to make it more attractive Be creative and enterprising in ways to encourage continuous shops. Improve and provide more open space for a range of users including families and children

Improve the quality and accesibility of arcades, allys and laneways to better connect parts of the Centres and make them special in their own right Maintain and enhance the Centre’s important civic role, which needs to relate better to the rest of the centre Provide a higher level of upkeep and maintenance to the public areas, to encourage business owners and operators to improve the quality of their premises.

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Principles The vitality of a Town Centre is a legacy of the physical and emotive dynamic of community engagement

The vigor of any centre is a complex dynamic of people and place. A key purpose of this process is to support each Town Centre in its role to deliver an environment that is safe, clean, and easy to move around in. An enduring quality is the capacity for a town centre to realise its economic potential in a meaningful manner that enhances the user experience, The following key principles proposed provide a guide in assessing the current dynamic within each Town Centre and to make recommendations for its future direction in managing and maintaining vital, and cohesive, urban town centres within the region.

These principles have been formulated from the key outcomes developed during a series of public forums and meetings with community stakeholder groups. 2013 Community Strategic Plan

In addition these principles are aligned with the 2031 Community Strategic Plan, that was developed through a much broader community engagement program. connection the key goal of developing Places-”of distinct character, “where “people want to be”.

This can be supported through principles and strategies that support: Safe pedestrian environments. Principal commercial and retail areas Premier evening and nighttime activity Transport/transit hub and engagement Civic presence, activity cultural and creative interaction

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Tourist destination service Protect and enhance the Rural/Urban feel through the enhancement of views and physical connection to the rural interface. Provide and environment that retains a strong connection to the sense of place and identity established.

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Key Principles

The report proposes 5 Key Principles that seek to guide public realm strategic opportunities that arise from the private sector development process. Community Initiative and Participation

It is hoped that an initiative that may arise is a heightened level of community engagement and participation in delivering and supporting these principles. This lays in contrast with traditional community thinking of oppositional culture [in which] one of the only ways that citizens can engage planning and other public processes is by their power to say no. The broader community has the capacity to engage with the public realm and activate a more positive relationship to planning the environment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; rather than simply awaiting decisions by private owners or developers and simply reacting and responding through public voice and action in powers to block projects,

A more desirable outcome would be if the community and its environment were to more rigorously participate in directing, planning and physically forming its own destiny through action? Such action is manifest in may examples and is known through Tactical Urbanism, the POP-Up movement and Better Block movements, where the community lead by example and initiative. Strategic Framework The Master Plans are a non-statutory document, that will inform the future development and preparation of a Local Plan to be part of any revised Planning Scheme.

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5 x Principles â&#x20AC;&#x153;provide the platformâ&#x20AC;? Wingecarribee Shire Council 2031 Community Strategic Plan

Quality in analysis, design and execution is important everywhere, the creation of successful places depends on the skills of designers, planners, managers, Councilors and the community to collectively contribute to the quality of the public realm. Identity and meaning are integral elements in recognising that no two places are identical, and that a generic approach that lacks meaning reinforces the idea that there is no such thing as a blueprint for good design. A quality outcome always arises from a thorough and caring understanding of place and context.

Place

Successful streets, spaces, and towns tend to have common elements or characteristics. These factors have been analysed to produce principles or objectives that will assist in collectively contributing to the development strategies and plans that will help shape the urban realm. This provides a prompt in the development of what must be considered and sought in the creation and delivery of a successful place. Affordance and Amenity

Circulation within the each town centre comprises accessible paths of movement that are not restricted to the traditional footpath or street.

An engaging public realm is rarely created by prescribing physical solutions, applying a prescribed kit of tools or through setting rigid or empirical design standards. The highest level of execution is facilitated through an approach that guides and places an emphases on basic principles and objectives.

It is vital that the public realm including: streets, footpaths, lanes and accessways, arcades, public conveniences, restrooms, car-parks and parks caters for the amenity of the user. This included ease of, protection from the elements, comfort, access and movement, consideration of safety and physical welfare.

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Character and Identity

Walkability

Culture

Quality

The distinctive qualities of a place generates its perceived character or identity. This becomes the “Urban Meaning” of that place that has developed by action and activity over

We proposed to provide streets for people, walking is not only healthy it supports sustainable principles. Provide and environment that is comfortable for all people of all age groups. Imperative to this is the

Creativity and culture play an active role in imparting and communicating the individuality and enterprise of a community.

It is always desirable to delivery a benchmark of quality and consideration to all aspects of delivering and maintaining elements within the public

people interact, develop memories and experiences and form an emotional connection and level of comfort within a particular environment.

management and minimising areas accessibility and movement is

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Key to both creativity and cultural expression is it individuality and the contribution that this makes in exhibiting the unique quality of a place that makes it memorable.

community and reinforces civic pride. “The intense concern with inter-city competition, placemaking and leveraging in middle-class populations and inward investment has tended to sideline the wider goals of holistic and socially inclusive cultural planning” (Chatterton and Unsworth 2004))

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5 x Principles

Connecting spaces

Affordance and Amenity

Affordance and amenity relate to the capacity of an environment to satisfy a and deliver a reasonable expectation in satisfying the needs and expectations of the user. Each of the Town Centres provides a level of amenity through the provision of covered street awnings, connecting arcades and walkway, and a range of park and open space options. Vehicular Amenity An overwhelming response from community forums however placed a heavy emphasis on two highly related factors: vehicular accessibility and

Each of the Town Centres is effectively bisected by primary vehicular thoroughfares. Some of these roads fall under the control of a NSW state authority (Roads and Maritime Services). Each of the town centres will

Circulation within each of the Town Centres may furnish accessible paths of movement that are no longer restricted to the traditional footpath or street. These routes take several forms including the enhancement of:

that may provide analysis and data on

Formal shopping arcades and pedestrian â&#x20AC;&#x153;alleywaysâ&#x20AC;?.

(and cycle) mobility, circulation and access. Observation and site investigation indicates that the core of each of the town centres sites within a walkable 400m radius, and with possible future

Zones Linked Courts and Plazas Malls and parks.

provide a level of pedestrian amenity.

parking provision.

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Future development opportunities may enhance amenity through: Active frontages to enliven the space and to provide safety and security Awnings, colonnades or pergolas. These elements are to provide pedestrian amenity and a transition zone between the square and the buildings Public domain interface elements are to be co-ordinated between the staging of buildings to have a consistent outcome of proportion,

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Character, Identity and Individuality

Within the Southern Highlands key

In general, public realm elements are characterised by disparate and

Identityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; are: Symbolic heart of a rural centre.

Civic space Parks and town spaces A unifying feature of the main street character of each town centre is the retention of verandahs and street awnings. This not only forms a remnant historic link within the built fabric of the town centres , the protective cover also provides a a high level of physical protection and containment.

(such as paving and street furniture), which in many cases are quite worn due to sustained heavy use. There is a high need for the refurbishment of each of the town centres streets and other public spaces, in order to improve the quality of the up to a quality that will convey an improved status in civic engagement and pride.

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Not withstanding this, there is a diverse character and qualities within each distinctive town centre, as well as the variety in built form and spatial character. This variety and peculiarity can be endorsed as a desired expression of a distinctive individuality. To support this, it may be inappropriate to apply street quality improvements that are predominantly or overly â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;themedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, alternatively the public realm may provide a backdrop that allows the embedded meaning and characteristics of the area, generated by its activities and users, to take precedence.Zz

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Walkeability

It is crucial that each town centre provides an environment that is comfortable for all people of all age groups. Walking is not only healthy it supports sustainable principles, therefore each town centre is promoted as a safe accessible environment. This necessitates a balance between an accessible centre as well as an environment that caters for pedestrian mobility within that centre. Imperative to this is the balance between vehicular accessibility and management, and that of easy access within the town centres. It is acknowledged that the Shire has a predominantly rural quality, where a large percentage of the population do not live within the urban town and village centres.

In addition to this each of the major village centres play a key role in the provision of economic services. Therefore commercial and retail services are not duplicated within each of the Village Centres. This requires inter-village travel, and currently the majority of travel is undertaken by private motor vehicle. This places pressure on each of the Town Centres to accommodate vehicle circulation and Strategy) note that the majority of vehicular travel is generally Town Centre

To support this it is imperative the priority is placed upon the enhancement of the existing circulation network appropriate pedestrian amenity with respect to accessibility within each of the Town Centres.

arcades and alleyways that are safe and welcoming.

Therefore it is appropriate that the provision of a â&#x20AC;&#x153;walkableâ&#x20AC;? environment, is also an environment where vehicular mobility and circulation is also effectively managed.

These environments often provide opportunity for activation through the development of small retail outlets, small plazas and courtyards, and the integration of public art.

Ultimately a walkable environment places an emphasis on pedestrian amenity, where there is a high level of amenity and accessibility to the forms of public transport that service the Town Centre.

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Culture

A cultural and civic presence has the capacity to enhance the activation of a Town Centre. The Southern Highlands is home to a diverse range of cultural activity, this supports and is supported by traditions and celebrations. The Town Centres provide an opportunity for cultural events to take place in their heart. Through the provision of appropriately scaled and dispersed spaces and venues scale and suitable amenity allows for a diverse range of civic activities that would alternate throughout the year. “Paul Keating, at the University of Technology Sydney on 30/11/00, said, ‘nothing is more important to a country than the way it thinks of itself. In other words, the commonly shared model of what its national values and priorities are. Everything ‘national character is an important factor in achieving prosperity’)”

Events

Town Centres are traditionally busy during the day, supported by commercial and retail activity. To maintain a vibrant and attractive centre it is also important to foster an level of public realm activity at night. In addition to enhancing the economic sustainability of a centre, the physical presence of people supports a safer environment. Cultural facilities and venues provide nodal activity points, that may link to other facilities such as dining venues, clubs and bars, and cinemas. Key areas of activity are supermarket shopping centres that now provide extended hours of operation. These pools of activation can enhance a precinct through improved connectivity and accessibility.

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events calendar providing a local attraction as well as a drawcard for visitors to the area. One of the most prominent is Bowral Tulip Time that takes place within the Town Centre. Events such as this place a heavy demand on the existing infrastructure spaces that will cater for the diverse events that are held throughout the year. that will cater for the diverse events that are held throughout the year, will also provide a level of amenity throughout the year. “Here there is a general desire to capture and renew all that is best about cultural activity ..... - the ability to bring strangers (domestic and immigrant) together; to provide platforms for cultural engagement and creativity; and to foster social inclusion” In Jayne, M. and Bell, T. Small cities: urban experience beyond the metropolis. Routledge Questioning Cities series (2006)

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Quality The nature of the urban environments within the Southern Highlands and the qualities sought within the communities, places and Town Centres that form it, public realm formed by its streets. As the places that we use everyday, where we access our homes from, do our business, recreate and meet others. They are the point at which we connect to the rest of our community, the region and beyond. see when entering our communities, of where we live and the values that we hold in our community. These are the places where we showcase the image and aspirations of the community that we work, live and play in.

The following Quality principles for With the use of these guiding principles it is intended that the future streets and streetscapes of the Town Centres will be of a quality that will provide well for a functioning and sustainable built and aspirations of the people who reside and work within it. For the Pedestrian

Recognise that well designed streets and streetscapes are human in scale and focused upon the needs of people and their ability to interact within them. To cater for the pedestrian it is vital that the paths of movement area: convenient, accessible and safe for people at all times, day or night, weekday or weekend, winter or summer.

Activity, Interaction and Exchange

Place

Provide a street environment that are well designed, quality places that maximise opportunities for formal and informal, social and economic exchange;

Streets play a role in portraying identity and fostering a ‘sense of place’. This requires bolstering through a commitment to maintenance, management, care and responsibility that becomes a shared responsibility within engaged community. Streets and streetscapes initiate, maintain, celebrate and enhance the distinctive qualities of individual places, localities and communities. Ensure designs for streetscapes in the region deliver consistency in quality design, by

Ensure there is space for public life in our streets where people can gather in comfort and that are of high environmental and aesthetic quality and amenity. Promote the economic vitality of the region and its centres by the high quality of pedestrian, cyclist and public transport friendly streets within and around centre precincts and other facilities.

To ensure that the future of the urban environments of the region have the instilled values that will contribute to the provision of a quality place, it is worthy to develop a set of Quality Principles.

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integration of pedestrian - orientated elements. In the pursuit of creative or “better” outcomes and pride or “ownership” by local (and the regional) communities, facilitate the involvement of artists and local citizens in the design, development and management of streets and streetscapes.

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Accessible & Connected

Sustainable

Acknowledge that streets and public thoroughfares are places where all individuals can move easily and without hindrance. The network of streets and other related parts of the public realm of the Town Centres are easily

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to residents and visitors. Aspire to a public realm that is accessible by all through application of universal design principles in the design process. Integrate with Public Transit

Ensure priority is granted to strategically and conveniently located transit hubs to foster a goal of catering for the needs of a pedestrian orientated community. Enhance the quality, attractiveness, systems in the region by placement of access nodes at points of high pedestrian activity and where the street system allows easy

strategies and practices into Council’s own operations and decision making processes.

Guiding Principle. Through choosing to live sustain-ably, the community is recognising its intent in establishing parity that links modern living, the needs of the economy, society and the environment and will direct a clear undertaking to accomplish a sustainable community and exercise community leadership with respect to livability growth and development; Smart Town - Technology connectivity.“towns with good connectivity, transport and all-round joined-upness to support their thriving knowledge industries”1 Give guidance on key decisions that impact on the sustainability of the Town Centres; and exercise leadership by incorporating sustainability policies, 1

“Smart towns look after the baby boomers” Engineering and Technology

Magazine 10 November 2010 E7T Staff.

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The intention of integrating a sustainable approach is to educate, motivate and support the community, business and industry partners in establishing, implementing and achieving sustainability for the betterment of the region. Sustainability Framework Sustainability is a key element of Council’s planning framework and is incorporated into all facets of decision making and policy development. To support a desire to achieve sustainable goals it is appropriate that emphasis is given to the robustness and lifespan of Realm This often requires initial capital outlay in planning for a sustainable future rather than delivering immediate neds. It is appropriate that streets, and the elements of streetscape within them, are responsibly and sustainably developed and maintained at a high

quality for their full lifespan. Ensure sustainable street and streetscape design acknowledges and responds to the dynamic changes that may evolve in the region’s climate conditions. Community Engagement and involvement

distinguish and consult stakeholders who may share a commitment and responsibility toward the ongoing care and consideration for streets to secure thoughtful, integrated and committed outcomes.

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General Overview While each of the major Village Centres has its own distinctive character, qualities and scale, there are several elements that engage a common link.

Railway infrastructure The historic development of the Main Southern Railway in 1867 traditionally limited the development of the Village Centres to a single side of the railway line.

The retention and integration of protective awnings and verandahs Weather protection Enclosure and intimacy, where there is a

Natural / Rural landscape enclosure

and an engagement with the shop-front.

The geography of the region with valleys and wooded ridges provides a distinctive setting of each of the Town Centres where the proximity of the

History and Meaning

Streetscape Quality

and man-made contexts.

A common element throughout the Village Centres are the retention of verandah awnings over the public footpath areas. Many regional towns removed their verandahs in the 1960’s and 1970’s and installed facade treatments in a move to “modernise” the traditional town centre, reduce maintenance and liability obligations and maintain customers who were attracted to newer shopping centres.

Places across the Region have their own particular qualities, their individual

settings of landscapes, geology, aspect, shape, relationship to surrounding regions and environs, but also their built environments, collective cultural history, social and economic enterprise, relationships to major infrastructure elements such as transport connectivity. Some are clearly quite unique and iconic and seen as such by most within the regional community and to visitors. Consider for example the way the region’s places meet the rugged rural

highlands landscape or its rivers or the historic qualities of traditional towns. But this does not represent the Region as little more than a myriad collection of individual places and with no overall character or “sense of regional identity”. The identity of the Southern Highlands, it settlements and Town Centres strongly includes and should continue to include the more obvious However they do not exist in isolation and the Region and its community can equally be held together by broader outcomes such as: an observable commitment to excellence in the urban quality within the public realm of streets and other spaces; the strength of the widespread overt celebration of the special qualities of the region’s landscape and heritage; the innovative and artistic exploration of consistent regional references and design approaches that, while linking across the region, do not deny the

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energetic celebration of “the local”; or the broad engagement of the many diverse communities within the region in place-making. There is a natural balancing act between LOCAL and REGIONAL (particularly the association and level of engagement with major urban centres such as Sydney) which provides a creative dialogue, not a contest. While it is appropriate and necessary to provide a level of service and amenity within the Town Centres that is equitable with that of a major city, it may not be appropriate to simply adopt a city or urban centric approach the the public realm of a rural centric Town Centre.

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Masterplans-Observation The public realm, composed of the streets, parks, public spaces arcades and alleyways provides the collective, social, cultural and democratic heart of the a Town Centre.

As the foundation of an inclusive approach in providing shared amenity for the enterprise and community. An augmented, cohesive and improved public realm is pivotal to furnishing the foundation for a vibrant and successful Town Centre. underpin the analysis and inform the design of proposed development sites / works in order to: site context, including its existing infrastructure and character,

Guide design and development decisions to ensure a seamless integration of the public and private domain, Inform the choice of materials, furniture, plants and other elements to be used within the Town Centre, and Provide physical solutions for recommendations contained within the various planning instruments and strategies that apply to each Town Centre.

As with all groundwork documents, this with a time-frame of applicability to ensure its continued relevance and usability to each Town Centre as they may evolve and develop over time. It is recommended that this document provides a guideline for ongoing assessment, decision-making and development. The in addition to the review of existing documentation, the analysis process community input. This material is collated for each of the Town Centres under review, and forms the basis for the development of indicative catalyst projects.

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Introduction

The recognisable town centre developed on elevated land along the main road (Bong Bong Street) and the eventual development of the Main Southern Railway alignment. While the township was not a government surveyed town its form is a rectilinear grid to the east of Bong Bong Street with roads aligning in a roughly north south Southern Railway to the west of Bong Bong Street cuts across this formation creating a series of irregular shaped blocks terminating in an acute wedge shaped memorial park at the northern extent of Bong Bong Street. This form is replicated at the southern end of Bong Bong Street/ Moss Vale Road, where the street branches to become Moss Vale Road (to the south west and Kangaloon Road (to the south east). he rw r ise ), rep resentation, st s atement, op inion or ad i ce c expre ssed f ith bu t on the basis that the co made in good fa c unci o f th e shire its employees a re no t li able ( h ether b y r eason o f n eglig ence, p erson for an y d amage o r loss wh ats t oe ve v r which has occured v c b e) a ct per son taking or no t sta t kin g (a s the case may c ion in f , state l r epresen ta t tion t me nt, or a d ice c creferred to a bo e. w Coun cil , Copyrigh t ÂŠ L and and roper t Ma nage me nt A uth ority (L MA) 2011 t vty

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The urban form of Bowral is an enduring remnant of its origin. The alignment of Bong Bong Street , and the retention of the building scale and form, strongly conveyed by the dominance of verandahs and awnings reinforces it presence as the Main Street.

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Mittagong is located at the northern entry point to the Southern Highlands, it Th main street is divided at a point that of the “Playhouse” building and a memorial as a focal point of reference, is presence reinforces its strong sense of history with a main street that is visually intact as a remnant of its historic development. The commercial and retail hub is dominated by food outlets and a number of antique/ old wares stores. Larger block retail is located in a complex that is within 1 km of the town centre core, however it is operates independently and has little physical relationship with the town centre operation. Mittagong is adjacent to access points for nature walks, it has the capacity to become a dominant “Gateway” service town for natural attractions and as a visitor /tourist hub.

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Mittagong provides a key supportive role as a Gateway Town Centre within the Southern Highlands, it is of value that this role safari is enhanced and promoted. Principles • Primary Tourist destination service centre • where: • Safe pedestrian environment. • Principal commercial and retail area • Premier evening and nightime activity • Key transport/transit hub

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Centre of Craft and antiques / old wares.

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The extent of the study area shown

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is bounded by the rail line to the east,Former Hume Highway alignment Truncated road junction, dispersed township associated with the Fitzroy Iron Works The rail line is percieved as a major physical barrier due to the limited number of accessible crossing points that would facilitate interaction.

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Spatial Character and Building Form Development

Historic development originated along the alignment of the highway that truncated in the centre of town. siding on the Southern Highlands, original as a terminal and then as a through line to Bowral and Moss Vale. The Fitzroy Ironworks provided a major

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land subdivision to the north of the town centre, the formally laid out streets were centred around Alexandra Gardens, and adjacent to the large nature reserves to the north.

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Moss Vale Location

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Introduction

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Context

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Objective

Key supportive role as a major Town Centre within the Southern Highlands is enhanced and promoted. Principles where: Safe pedestrian environment. Principal commercial and retail area Premier evening and nightime activity Key transport/transit hub Civic activity Tourist destination service centre Centre for cultural anc creative interaction Protect and enhance the Rural/Urban feel through the enhancement of views and physical connection to the rural inbterface. Provide and environment that retains a strong connection to the sense of place and identity established.

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The extent of the study area shown is bounded by the rail line to the West, Main Road retains Highway status and is under the responsibility of Road and Maritime Services. The rail line is perceived as a major physical barrier due to the limited number of accessible crossing points that would facilitate interaction.

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Moss Vale Analysis Masterplan & Catalyst Activation Opportunities “A place to meet, mingle and mix” & “BoHo (bohemian) atmosphere” Wingecarribee Shire Council Community Engagement forum-Moss Vale November 2013

Introduction Incorporating input from earlier studies, community meetings, interviews and forums, this section identifies the Masterplan observations and analysis ideas and initiatives. Catalyst Opportunities for Catalyst Projects have been identified,as a focus to support translation of the masterplan. These project opportunities are illustrated through a series of plans and urban design principles providing support for the development of more detailed informal design briefs and implementation strategies.

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Moss Vale Location Moss Vale forms the Southern arrival precinct, originally the terminus of the Main Southern railway the town centre is now bisected by the extension of the rail line and the Illawarra Highway.

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Moss Vale Analysis “place to meet, mingle and mix” & “BoHo (bohemian) atmosphere Comments from the Moss Vale Community Consultation Forum December 2013

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Moss Vale Context The main street of Moss Vale also serves as a highway linking to the coastal areas of the Illawarra. As a Gateway from the west the elongated undulating the main street offers a range of convenience dining outlets, and an eclectic mix of retail choice.

The centre of town is characterised by the park (Leighton Gardens), and the historic Moss Vale railway station.

Larger retail premises are located on streets adjacent to the main street, this has assisted in protecting this environment for major redevelopment. As such the area retains a character that is relatively intact, with modest retail outlets, and the characteristic verandah clad façades. .

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Objective The Town Centre provides a substantial supportive role within the Southern Highlands. As with the other Town Centres it currently has a “Local Centre” zoning. This document endorses the current LEP objectives for the Local Business Zones.

• Key transport/transit hub

Key Principles:

• Civic activity

Provide a clear defined physical area where: • Safe pedestrian environment.

• Tourist destination service centre

• Principal commercial and retail area

• Centre for cultural and creative interaction

• Premier evening and nighttime activity

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• Protect and enhance the Rural/Urban feel through the enhancement of views and physical connection to the rural interface. • Provide and environment that retains a strong connection to the sense of place and identity established.

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Moss Vale Study Area The extent of the study area shown is bounded by the rail line to the north, and Whites Creek to the south west, a pinch point is created by the rail line that results in the western portion of the Town Centre physically isolated and potential dislocated from the primary activity associated with the retail cluster that is centred around Clarence Street.

The main street Argyle Street is currently controlled by Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) a State Government Authority.

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Moss Vale Masterplan & Catalyst Activation Opportunities The Illustrative Masterplan provides a guide for the future implementation of ideas and strategies to develop the Town Centre

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Existing Traffic Conditions and Parking

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Existing Mobility and Circulation

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Spatial Character and Building Form Development Moss Vale came to prominence as a terminus for the Great Souther Railway. Development grew along the main Street (Argyle Street). The township originally developed on higher ground to the South of Whites Creek, as the station terminus and goods yard developed the town advanced along Argyle Street to the North. The extension of the Great Southern Rail line necessitated a bridge visually bisecting the Town Centre and creating a physical constraint point. The Southern portion of Argyle Street provides a relatively intact historic remnant of early Moss Vale built form.

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Susceptibility to Change Susceptibility to Change is used to broadly indicate the likelihood that an area will change in the near future. Change can include new development on previously undeveloped land, redevelopment, change of use, or intensification of use.

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Edges and Thresholds

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Scale and Form

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Masterplan- Elements The Illustrative Masterplan provides a guide for the future implementation of ideas and strategies to develop the Town Centre

Introduction This section identifies Masterplan ideas and initiatives. Catalyst Opportunities for Catalyst Projects have been identified,as a focus to support translation of the masterplan. These project opportunities are illustrated through a series of plans and urban design principles providing that assist in the development of more details informal design briefs and implementation strategies.

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key The plan opposite demonstrates the high level guidelines that are to be delivered through a series of catalyst projects over time. It is proposed that this document provides a guide that may be adapted to suit any given sircumstances. Potential Catalys site Public Park or plaza Shared Zone/Pedestrian Only Street (or possible temporary treatment) Transit Hub (Bus Train) Public Car Parking - Structured Public Car Parking - At Grade (Flexible use Activity Space) Dominant Built Form Articulation Active Frontage at Ground Level Integrated footpath pavement (kerb to property) Integrated footpath pavement (kerb to property)

Car Parking Access Gateway Signalised intersection/ pedestrian crossing

Pedestrian only link Street Tree Planting

Kerb extension and pedestrian crossing

Concept work only, subject to feasibility, future studies and traffic arrangements.

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Masterplan â&#x20AC;&#x153;reinforce the mainstreet qualities of Argyle Street for its entire lengthâ&#x20AC;?

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Integration Activation

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interaction between each side of the road Rail Link • Physically and visually separates the main street into two precincts Town Park (Leighton Gardens) • Key visual element and “Breathing Space”

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Catalyst Opprtunities Catalyst developments will set a benchmark for future developments in the centre, particularly in terms of design character, sustainability and civic space

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Core Activation-Existing

Poor engagement with existing park, Building setback provides opportunity for street activation

Existing buildings have an eclectic quality, street awnings not continuous

Whites Creek poor quality and character, potential as a distinctive and connective element

Constricted access discourages connectivity along Argyle Street

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Core Activation-Analysis

Activated frontage for potential integration with park interface

Landscape connection of small parks with Leighton Gardens Improve interface and encourage active frontage

Pedestrian and cycle access to Whites Creek Enhance street quality to provide a stronger presence for the visual and environmental quality of Whites Creek environs Note: Any works affecting road carriageway subject to traffic studies and future works subject to RMS consideration.

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Core Activation-Opportunity

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Improve street quality with consistent paving materials, street furniture and planting Improve cross street accessibility

Enhanced connectivity along Whites Creek to Argyle Street

Improve and encourage pedestrian connectivity aong entire length of Argyle Street

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Catalyst Opprtunities - Donkin Reserve-Community Oval Civic and Cultural Precinct A preliminary outline document is attached at the end of this document

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Bowral Analysis Masterplan & Catalyst Activation Opportunities â&#x20AC;&#x153;Town Centre of Bowral developed in a coordinated manner to provide an interesting and vibrant environmentâ&#x20AC;? Wingecarribee Shire Council Community Strategic Plan 2031 public forum comment

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Location The recognisable town centre developed on elevated land along the main road (Bong Bong Street) and the eventual development of the Main Southern Railway alignment. While the township was not a government surveyed town its form is a rectilinear grid to the east of Bong Bong Street with roads aligning in a roughly north south configuration. The alignment of the Main Southern Railway to the west of Bong Bong Street cuts across this formation creating a series of irregular shaped blocks terminating in an acute wedge shaped memorial park at the northern extent of Bong Bong Street. This form is replicated at the southern end of Bong Bong Street/ Moss Vale Road, where the street branches to become Moss Vale Road (to the south west and Kangaloon Road (to the south east).

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Bowral Analysis Bowral is often referred to as the Jewel in the Crownâ&#x20AC;? an is the Key Urban Town Centre within the Southern Highlands. It is absolutely vital that the Town Centre embodies a form and character that provides meaning for residents and visitors that reflects the vibrancy, culture, power and prosperity of the region

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Objective Bowral’s Town Centre plays an key role as a primary commercial and retail hub, as with the other Town Centres it currently has a “Local Centre” zoning. This document endorses the current LEP objectives for the Local Business Zones and imparts a key supportive role as a major Town Centre within the Southern Highlands is enhanced and promoted.

Key Principles: Provide a clear defined physical area where: • Safe pedestrian environment.

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Spatial Character and Building Form Development Figure ground-2012

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argyle lan e

sta

tio

ibee stre

church stre

bowral stre

street

ras

carrington street

kangaloon road

ilw

rad

va le

roa

lm ore

str

warenda

mona roa

funston street

sheffield street

lke

tre

holm

an st

reet

martha

ascot stre

street

- 11 -

Edges and Thresholds

printed 131021-a

Bowral-Analysis

Urban Character

key Civic/ Education Retail Commercial

bundaro

o street

ng stree

merrigan

g stree ett

bong bo

Residential

edward street

bo on ng g bong str eet

boolwey street

bendooley street

ee ett wattle str w

arg gyyle le lane

sta

tio

tre

wingecarr ibee str tre ee ett

banyette street

church str eet

an s tree t holm

bowral str eet

funston street

angaloon road

roa d os sv ale

be lm ore str ee t

warenda street

sheffield street

lke

tre

mo ss va le

roa d

bowral str eet

- 12 -

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Bowral-Analysis â&#x20AC;&#x153;its not too big , ... currently possible to walk around the centreâ&#x20AC;?

key 200m walk radius

bundar aro

o street

signalised crossing pedestrian link

bong bo

ng stree

merrigan g street

primary link

street

bendooley street

secondary link Car parking street

bong bo ng

wattle w tt str

a gyyle ar arg le lane

eet

sta

tio

tre

wingecarr ibee stree t

boolwey street

Accessibility

edward

banyette street

church str

eet

bowral str

eet

holm

an s

tree

bowral str

sheffield

street

wa lke

tre

mo s

ale

roa d

eet

funston street street

angaloon road

roa d os sv ale

lm ore

str ee t

warenda

- 13 -

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- 14 -

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Bowral-Analysis

key victoria

Activated frontage

straeet

bundaroo

merrigang

tre

wingecarri

Active street

street

g street

boolwey

street

st judes

street

edward

banyette

street

bendooley

street

bong bon

wattle stre et

argyle lan e

sta

tio

bee stre

church stre

bowral stre

street

ras

carrington street

kangaloon road

ilw

rad

roa

ore

str ee

warenda

mona roa

funston street

sheffield street

lke

tre

holm

an st

reet

martha

ascot stre

street

- 15 -

Street Activity

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- 16 -

printed 131021-a

Bowral Masterplan & Catalyst Activation Opportunities The Illustrative Masterplan provides a guide for the future implementation of ideas and strategies to develop the Town Centre

- 17 -

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victoria

straeet

bundaro

o street

merriga

ng stree

tre

wingeca

ng stree t

boolwey

street

edward

street

bendoole street

church s

bong bo n

treet

bowral s

t tree an s

holm

tre

roa

treet

- 18 -

eet

y street

bong bo

banyette

g street

wattle str

argyle la

eet

sta

tio

rribee str

bowral s

treet

printed 131021-a victoria

Entry

straeet

bundaroo

street

merrigan

n st ree

g street

wingecar

street

boolwey

street

edward

banyette

street

bendoole y street

bong bong

wattle stree t

argyle lane

sta tio

ribee stree

street

bong bong

church stree

bowral stree

an str

le va ss

holm

sheffield street

lke

r st

ree

eet

roa

bowral stree

funston street

kangaloon road

street

ascot stree

ore

roa

stre

warenda

victoria

StreetScape

straeet

bundaroo

street

merriga

ns tre et

ng street

wingecarri

street

edward

street

bendoo do ley stre et

wat w attle tle street

bong bon g street e

boolwey

ban ba nye yett tte e stre tree ett

bong bon g streett

arg le argy e lane la lane

sta

tio

bee stre

church stre

stre

man

va ss mo

bowral stre

roa d

bowral stre tree ett

victoria

Activate Core

straeet

bundaroo

street

str

ee t

merrigang

street

wingecarr

g street

boolwey

street

banyette

street

street edward

bendooley

street

bong bon

wattle stre

et et

argyle lan

sta tio n

ibee stre

- 19 -

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Civic Presence

victoria

straeet

bundaroo

street

str ee

merrigang

street

wingecarr

g street

boolwey

street

edward

street

ong stre

banyette

street

ben b end doo oolley ey street e

bong bon

wattle stre

argyle lan

sta ti

ibee stre

church stre

Secondary Streets bundaroo

street

tre

merrigang

street

wingecarr

g street

boolwey

street

g street

edward

banyette

street

bendooley

street

bong bon

wa wattl ttle e street

argyle y e lan la e

sta

tio

ibee stre

street

church stre

bong bon

bowral stre

Transport Integration merrigan

g street

wingeca

reet wattle st

- 20 -

argyle la

bong bo

sta

ng street

tio

tre

rribee st

reet

bon ong g bong stre et

street

bong bon g street e

tre et

tio

sta

roa d

galoon road

sv ale

str t

bowral stre et str

roa

reet

an st

holm

g street

bong bon

street

g street

bong bon

tre

tio

sta

wingeca

banyette

banyette street street edward

bendooley

wattle stre

argyle lane

bong bo ng stree t

banyette street edward

street

bendooley

street

boolwey

funston street

warenda sheffield

tre

lke

wattle str eet

argyle lan

bong bo

ng stree

sta tio n

str ee

wingeca

boolwey

bundaroo b

edward

bendooley stree et

wattle ttl stre ree ett

arg rgyyl yle le lane

ore

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Mobility & Secondary Access

bundaro o street

merrigan g street

rribee str eet

street

bundaro

Open Space

o street

merriga ng street

rribee stre et

street

bowral stre et

street

Encourage

street

merrigang street

win ng gecarribe e street

boolwe lw y stre et

- 21 -

printed 131021-a

bundaro

o street

Potential Catalys site Public Park or plaza bong g bo bong ng st stre reet et

merriga ng st

reet

Shared Zone/Pedestrian Only Street (or possible temporary treatment) Transit Hub (Bus Train) Public Car Parking - Structured Public Car Parking - At Grade (Flexible use Activity Space)

wingeca rribee st re

Dominant Built Form Articulation

tre

be en nd do oo olle eyy st strre eet et

boolw lwey st stre reet

bo on ng n g bong st reet

reet wattle st

argyle la ne

sta

tio

Active Frontage at Ground Level Integrated footpath pavement (kerb to property) Integrated footpath pavement (Grass verge to kerb)

Car Parking Access Gateway Signalised intersection/ pedestrian crossing

edward

banyette street

Street Tree Planting

st judes

street

Pedestrian only link

church st

reet

Kerb extension and pedestrian crossing

bowral sst reet bundaroo

sta

bong g bong stree

tio

n st

ree

street

y street

boolwey

street

edward

street

bendoole

argyle lane

mona ro

bany ban ette

street

bong bong

street

kangaloon road

- 22 -

eet an str holm

ree r st

martha street

mo ss

va l le

roa

reet t

mo ss va le roa d

wingecar ribee stree t

bowral stree

ascot st

as ilw ay pa rad e

be lm ore str ee t

warenda street

sheffield

funston street

carrington street

street

merrigan g street

wattle stree t

holm an s tree t

Concept work only, subject to feasibility, future studies and traffic arrangements.

lke rs tre

mo ss va le

r oa d

bowral st reet

bowral stree

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Masterplan â&#x20AC;&#x153;calm the traffic and make it better for the pedestrianâ&#x20AC;?

Introduction This section identifies Masterplan ideas and initiatives. bundaroo

Catalyst

street

Opportunities for Catalyst Projects have been identified,as a focus to support translation of the masterplan.

ng sttre reet

merrigan

g street

bong bo

These project opportunities are illustrated through a series of plans and urban design principles providing that assist in the development of more details informal design briefs and implementation strategies.Masterplan

wingeca

reet

street

bendoole

boolwey

street

edward

banyette

street

bong bo ng g

re ee ett wattle sst

argyle la ne

y street

sta tio ns tre et

rribee st

bowral st

reet

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bundaro

o street

Integration Activation merriga ng stree t

Heart Activation

ng stree

boolwey

street

bendoole

y street

wattle str

Integration Activation

eet

bong bo

sta

argyle la

Main Street Activation

banyette str

bong bo ng stree t

Integration Activation

edward

street

Integration Activation eet

bowral s

treet

- 24 -

tree t an s holm

tre

mo ss va le r

Social Activity ke

Key Elements

Integration Activation Integration Activation

tio

tre et

wingeca rribee str eet

bowral s

treet

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o street

merriga

ng stree

Maintain and enhance a threshold and gateway to the Town Centre.

Centrally located community and event space Connectivity to public transport hubs

wingeca rr

ibee stre

bong bo ng stree t

eet wattle str

argyle la

bendoole

sta t

ion

str e

bong bo

y street

ng stree

boolwey

street

Connectivity to public transport hubs

- 25 -

Core Activation

bundaro

o street

merriga

ng stree

wingeca

y street

bowral st

reet

street

edward

street

boolwey

banyette

- 26 -

reet

bendoole

bong bo ng stree t

re eet watttle le sst

sta

tio

Side streets and secondary street activity, and Main Street activity needs to be clearly connected and mutually supportive.

bong bo ng stre r et

ns tre et

rribee st

argyle la

Main Street Activation

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bundaro

o street

ng stree

merriga

ng stree

wingeca

Reinforce well defined pedestrian connectivity that integrates with the street pattern as well as reinforcing the potential of the smaller pedestrian orientated arcades, lanes and alleyways.

eet

bendoole

boolwey

street

Ensure that any growth and expansion of the Town Centre core area has a well defined, safe and accessible pedestrian link.

bong bo

ng stree

eet wattle str

argyle la

y street

sta

tio

tre

rribee str

- 27 -

Heart Activation

bong bo

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bundaro

o street

Potential Catalys site Public Park or plaza bong g bo bong ng st stre reet et

merriga ng st

reet

Shared Zone/Pedestrian Only Street (or possible temporary treatment) Transit Hub (Bus Train) Public Car Parking - Structured Public Car Parking - At Grade (Flexible use Activity Space)

wingeca rribee st re

Dominant Built Form Articulation

tre

be en nd do oo olle eyy st strre eet et

boolw lwey st stre reet

bo on ng n g bong st reet

reet wattle st

argyle la ne

sta

tio

Active Frontage at Ground Level Integrated footpath pavement (kerb to property) Integrated footpath pavement (Grass verge to kerb)

Car Parking Access Gateway Signalised intersection/ pedestrian crossing

edward

banyette street

Street Tree Planting

st judes

street

Pedestrian only link

church st

reet

Kerb extension and pedestrian crossing

bowral sst reet

kangaloon road

mo ss va le roa d

rad pa ay ilw as

carrington street

ascot st

reet

be lm ore str ee t

warenda street

mona ro

funston street

sheffield street

holm an s tree t

Concept work only, subject to feasibility, future studies and traffic arrangements.

lke rs tre

mo ss va le

r oa d

bowral st reet

martha street

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Most public domain elements must be initiated and integrated over time, often as a series of discrete projects. o street

treet

merriga

bong bo ng s

ng stree

wingeca

eet

street

bowral s

treet

- 29 -

edward

banyette

bendoole

boolwey

bong bo ng stree t

watttlle e street

argyle la

y street

sta tio ns tre et

rribee str

Integrated Activation

A strong framework or masterplan ensures that sequentially developed elements interact coherently.

bundaro

printed 131021-a

bundaro

o street

Potential Catalys site Public Park or plaza bong bo ng st stre reet

merriga

ng stree

Shared Zone/Pedestrian Only Street (or possible temporary treatment) Transit Hub (Bus Train) Public Car Parking - Structured Public Car Parking - At Grade (Flexible use Activity Space)

wingeca

reet

Dominant Built Form Articulation

tio n

str ee

rribee st

street

bendoole y st stre reet

boolwey

Integrated footpath pavement (kerb to property) Integrated footpath pavement (Grass verge to kerb)

street

Car Parking Access

bong bo ng

reet wattle st

argyle la

sta

Active Frontage at Ground Level

Gateway Signalised intersection/ pedestrian crossing

Street Tree Planting

st judes

street street

edward

banyette

street

Pedestrian only link

church st

reet

Kerb extension and pedestrian crossing

bowral st

Concept work only, subject to feasibility, future studies and traffic arrangements. reet

holm

an s

tree t

bowral st

pa rad e ay ilw as

ascot st

reet

martha

carrington street

street

kangaloon road

roa d le mo

ore

str

ee t

warenda

mona ro

funston street

sheffield

street

wa lke

rs tre

mo ss va le roa d

reet

street

- 30 -

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Pedestrian Activation â&#x20AC;&#x153;well laid out, easy access off street parking spaces and enhancing pedestrian connectivity to the town centre â&#x20AC;&#x153; (Bowral Parking, Traffic and Transport Strategy-March 2012)

This plan shows pedestrian connectivity and possible provision of a structured street based footpath treatment , augmented with shared pedestrian/ traffic spaces that may offer flexible use during festivals and events.

- 31 -

printed 131021-a

bundaro

o street

Potential Catalys site Public Park or plaza bong bo ng st stre reet

merriga

ng stree

Shared Zone/Pedestrian Only Street (or possible temporary treatment) Transit Hub (Bus Train) Public Car Parking - Structured Public Car Parking - At Grade (Flexible use Activity Space)

wingeca

reet

Dominant Built Form Articulation

tio n

str

rribee st

bendoole y st stre reet

boolwey

ng stree

reet

Integrated footpath pavement (kerb to property) Integrated footpath pavement (Grass verge to kerb)

street

Car Parking Access Gateway

bong bo

wattle st

argyle la

sta

Active Frontage at Ground Level

Signalised intersection/ pedestrian crossing

Street Tree Planting

st judes

street street

edward

banyette

street

Pedestrian only link

church st

reet

Kerb extension and pedestrian crossing

bowral st

Concept work only, subject to feasibility, future studies and traffic arrangements.

reet

holm an s

tree

bowral st

d roa le

kangaloon road

reet

rad as

ilw

martha

carrington street

street

ascot st

ore

str

ee t

warenda

mona ro

funston street

sheffield

street

wa lk

str ee

mo ss va le roa d

reet

street

- 32 -

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Catalyst Opprtunities Catalyst developments will set a benchmark for future developments in the centre, particularly in terms of design character, sustainability and civic space

Church Street Mall Parramatta

JMD Design, Lacoste + Stevenson Architects and Toko. Concept. Design.

- 33 -

printed 131021-a

bundaro

o street

Potential Catalys site Public Park or plaza bong bo bong ng str stree eet

merrigan

g street

Shared Zone/Pedestrian Only Street (or possible temporary treatment) Transit Hub (Bus Train) Public Car Parking - Structured Public Car Parking - At Grade (Flexible use Activity Space)

wingeca

eet

Dominant Built Form Articulation

tre

rribee str

Integrated footpath pavement (kerb to property) Integrated footpath pavement (Grass verge to kerb)

street

Car Parking Access

bong bo ng

street

boolwey

be en nd do oo ole leyy str stre ee et

eet wattle str

argyle lan

sta

tio

Active Frontage at Ground Level

Gateway Signalised intersection/ pedestrian crossing

Street Tree Planting

st judes

street street

edward

banyette

street

Pedestrian only link

church str

eet

Kerb extension and pedestrian crossing

bowral str ee

Concept work only, subject to feasibility, future studies and traffic arrangements.

eet

holm

an s

tree

bowral str

d roa ale

kangaloon road

eet

ara as

ilw a

martha

carrington street

street

ascot str

mo ss v

ore

str e

warenda

mona roa

funston street

sheffield

street

lke r

str e

mo ss va le

roa d

street

This stand of trees forms a memorable gateway to the town centre of Bowral.

- 34 -

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Catalyst Opportunity - Northern Gateway Activate a link from the Main Street to the Civic Precinct

- 35 -

Northern Gateway-Existing

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Backdrop planting to rail corridor

Lack of street front engagement Visual prominence of carpark Dining precinct opportunity Park isolated and lacks presence

Currently utilised as offstreet parking

- 36 -

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Backdrop planting to rail corridor

Upgrade carpark and pedestrian links to town centre

Maintain trees as town centre identity

- 37 -

Core Activation-Opportunity

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Possible road alignment shown as an overlay Protect existing mature avenue

Existing strret has potential as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shared Zoneâ&#x20AC;?, or space than may be activated through traffic calming

- 38 -

Bundaro o Street

Merriga ng Stre

- 39 -

Northern Gateway-Illustrative

ng Street

Bong Bo

nS tre

tio

Sta

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bundaro

o street

Potential Catalys site Public Park or plaza bong bo bong ng str stree eet

merrigan

g street

Shared Zone/Pedestrian Only Street (or possible temporary treatment) Transit Hub (Bus Train) Public Car Parking - Structured Public Car Parking - At Grade (Flexible use Activity Space)

wingecarr

Dominant Built Form Articulation

tre

ibee stree

ng stree

boolwey

be en nd do oo ole leyy str stre ee et

eet

Integrated footpath pavement (kerb to property) Integrated footpath pavement (Grass verge to kerb)

street

Car Parking Access Gateway

bong bo

wattle str

argyle lan

sta

tio

Active Frontage at Ground Level

Signalised intersection/ pedestrian crossing

Street Tree Planting

st judes

street

edward

banyette

street

Pedestrian only link

church str

eet

Kerb extension and pedestrian crossing

bowral str

Concept work only, subject to feasibility, future studies and traffic arrangements.

eet

holm

an s

tree

bowral str

street

d roa ale

kangaloon road

ascot str

eet

rad

ss v

ore

str ee

warenda

mona roa

funston street

sheffield

street

lke

tre

mo ss va le

roa d

eet

ilw ay

martha

carrington street

street

Oxley Mall -existing

- 40 -

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Catalyst Opportunity -Oxley Mall Environs Acitvate a link from the Main Street to the Civic Precinct

Looking East under the Colonaded-Civic Connection

- 41 -

Catalyst Opportunity -Oxley Mall Environs Option #1 - Extended Carpartk Analysis

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- 42 -

Potential extension of carpart to multi level structure Plaza linking Town Centre with Civic/ Library Precinct Potential upgrade to Coles Supermarket

- 43 -

Catalyst Opportunity -Oxley Mall Environs Option #1 - Extended Carpartk Illustrative

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Catalyst Opportunity -Oxley Mall Environs Option #2 - At Grade Carpartk Analysis

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- 45 -

Catalyst Opportunity -Oxley Mall Environs Option #2 - At Grade Carpartk Illustrative

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Catalyst Opportunity -Oxley Mall Environs coles concept

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- 47 -

Catalyst Opportunity -Oxley Mall Environs Existing Situation-analysis

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Mittagong Analysis Masterplan & Catalyst Activation Opportunities â&#x20AC;&#x153;Community atmosphere..... letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Celebrate Mittagongâ&#x20AC;? Wingecarribee Shire Council Community Forum Mittagong comment February 2013

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2,500

key primary traffic flow street core secondary street core education

1,000

park civic

250

500

rail

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Mittagong Key Gateway centre to the region, it is represents the primary northern arrival precinct, and entry to some of the regions significant natural environment attractions.

Introduction Mittagong is located at the northern entry point to the Southern Highlands, it Th main street is divided at a point that is identifiable by the historic architecture of the “Playhouse” building and a memorial as a focal point of reference, is presence reinforces its strong sense of history with a main street that is visually intact as a remnant of its historic development. The commercial and retail hub is dominated by food outlets and a number of antique/ old wares stores. Larger block retail is located in a complex that is within 1 km of the town centre core, however it is operates independently and has little physical relationship with the town centre operation.

Mittagong is adjacent to access points for nature walks, it has the capacity to become a dominant “Gateway” service town for natural attractions and as a visitor /tourist hub.

Objective Mittagong provides a key supportive role as a Gateway Town Centre within the Southern Highlands, it is of value that this role safari is enhanced and promoted.

Principles

• Primary Tourist destination service centre • Provide a clear defined physical area where: • Safe pedestrian environment.

• Principal commercial and retail area • Premier evening and nightime activity • Key transport/transit hub

• Protect and enhance the Rural/Urban feel through the enhancement of views and physical connection to the rural interface.

• Provide and environment that retains a strong connection to the sense of place and identity established with its connection to open space and nature. • Be a centre of Craft and antiques / old wares.

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Mittagong-Analysis

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Mittagong-Analysis

key Town Centre Extent

Mittagong Study Area The extent of the study area shown is bounded by the rail line to the south the, former Hume Highway alignment bisects the town centre east west. Bowral Road forms a truncated road junction, resulting in a dispersed urban form , that retains its historic relationship with the rail station. Land subdivision to the north of this defined historic core provided residential development associated with the Fitzroy Iron Works,

120

The presence of the rail line is forms as a major physical barrier, commercial and retail outlets that have required larger premises have relocated from the Town Centre core area and are generally locate din the Mittagong Marketplace that contains discount department stores and a supermarket.

160

Meters

Many operators of outlets in the Mittagong Marketplace voiced a desire to see this development as an integrated element of the Mittagong Town Centre.

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Mittagong-Analysis

Existing Traffic Conditions and Parking

key Signalised Intersection

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key Signalised Crossing Pedestrian link Car Parking

Existing Mobility and Circulation

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Mittagong-Analysis

Spatial Character and Building Form Development Historic development originated along the alignment of the highway that truncated in the centre of town. Mittagong provided the first railway siding on the Southern Highlands, original as a terminal and then as a through line to Bowral and Moss Vale.

The Fitzroy Ironworks provided a major land subdivision to the north of the town centre, the formally laid out streets were centred around Alexandra Gardens, and adjacent to the large nature reserves to the north.

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Mittagong-Analysis

Edges and Thresholds

key Town Centre “Gateway” and threshold

- 10 -

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key Retail Commercial Residential

Urban Character

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Mittagong-Analysis

key

Accessibility 200m walk radius signalised crossing pedestrian link primary link secondary link

- 12 -

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Mittagong-Analysis

Activity

key Activated frontage Active street

- 13 -

mittagong-town centre extent

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Entry

StreetScape

Activate Core

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Civic Presence

Secondary Streets

Transport Integration

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Mobility & Secondary Access

Open Space

Encourage Accessibility

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ARTHUR

Potential Catalys site

Public Park or plaza

PIONEER ST

LEE ST

Public Car Parking - Structured

ALI LICE ST

ST HELENA

Integrated footpath pavement (kerb to property) Integrated footpath pavement (Grass verge to kerb)

VIC ICTO TORIA IA ST

QUEEN S T

Active Frontage at Ground Level

Car Parking Access Gateway

ALB LBERT LA LA

ST IN MA N BIO AL

Pedestrian only link

Street Tree Planting

BIO

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Signalised intersection/ pedestrian crossing

WARD W RD LA RD A

Kerb extension and pedestrian crossing

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ST N CES PRIIN

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ST EMER BESS

Transit Hub (Bus Train)

Dominant Built Form Articulation ALFRED LA

EDWARD LA

ALBERT ST

HI GH W AY

PARK

Shared Zone/Pedestrian Only Street (or possible temporary treatment)

Public Car Parking - At Grade (Flexible use Activity Space)

EDWARD ST

HU M E

FITZROY ST

BESSEM ER ST

ARTHUR

LOUISA S T

LEE ST

Concept work only, subject to feasibility, future studies and traffic arrangements.

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Masterplan â&#x20AC;&#x153;calm the traffic and make it better for the pedestrianâ&#x20AC;?

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Key Elements

Connection to Lake Alexandra and Mount Alexandra Reserve

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Social Activity

Core Activation

Main Street Activation

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Heart Activation

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Integrated Activation

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ARTHUR

Potential Catalys site

Public Park or plaza

BESSEM ER ST

ARTHUR

LEE ST

Gateway

A NL

BIO

Signalised intersection/ pedestrian crossing Pedestrian only link

Street Tree Planting

BIO

AL T

Kerb extension and pedestrian crossing

T ST

REGEN

NT LA

REGE

ST NCES PRIIN

RAL R

BOW

ION STAT

PARK

WARD W WA AR RD LA RD LA

R ST

Integrated footpath pavement (Grass verge to kerb)

Car Parking Access

ALB LBERT LA LA

EME BESS

Integrated footpath pavement (kerb to property)

W AY

PARK

Public Car Parking - Structured

Active Frontage at Ground Level

HELENA

EDWARD LA

ALBERT ST

FITZROY

ALFRED

VIC I TORIA ST

Transit Hub (Bus Train)

Dominant Built Form Articulation

ALI LICE ST

PIONEER

QUEEN S T

Shared Zone/Pedestrian Only Street (or possible temporary treatment)

Public Car Parking - At Grade (Flexible use Activity Space)

EDWARD ST

LOUISA S T

LEE ST

Concept work only, subject to feasibility, future studies and traffic arrangements.

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Catalyst Opprtunities Catalyst developments will set a benchmark for future developments in the centre, particularly in terms of design character, sustainability and civic space

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Core-Existing Context

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Core Activation-Opportunity

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Upgrade carpark and pedestrian links to town centre

Improve building engagement and interface Improve pedestrian safety and amenity within the carpark Improve building engagement and interface Address the space as a visual and functional asset within the Town Centre

Core Activation-Analysis

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Retain existing carpark use as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shared Zone environment

Allow for flexible use as a Plaza space

Note: Any works affecting road carriageway subject to traffic studies and future works subject to RMS consideration.

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