THE EMBRACE - WATERLOO MIXED USE COMPLEX

Note: At the intersection of Allen St. and George St., the bicycle lane of George St. continues through the intersection while the one on Allen St. cuts off. Cyclists must share either the road or the sidewalk when transitioning into other roads and streets.

Possible alterations of cyclist and pedestrian pathways may be required in the future due to development of project on site. On and near the site, most blocks are bound by sidewalks, which often have trees and/or shrubs placed on the side bordering the road.

Intersection

Sidewalk

Bicycle Lane

Due to the proximity of the site the location is a prime one. However currently most of the foot traffic opts to move along Bourke Street, too and from the station, on the opposite side of the road for ease and convenience. Secondary streets, to the South of Bourke street, are also widely used due to the increased amenity in the journey around the station and new Green Square precinct development.

In addition to the train station, parks, the Green Square School, cafes and the Bourke Street commercial areas draw pedestrians to various locations surrounding the site. These drive the foot traffic moving around this location, in addition to the residents of the large number of low to mid rise residential buildings making up the bulk of the area.

ABS Data: Alexandria - Darlington - Waterloo

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Within a 700 square meter radius of the site, most buildings fall under the residential and commercial categories. The ratio of the two types of buildings is comparable, with more residential buildings but neither overpowering the other within the radius of analysis. Residential buildings were mostly lowrise and mid-rise, with several exceptions such as the new Ovo Tower highrise designed by FJMT, as well as few other ones under construction. The site is within several kilometers of areas of interest such as the Green Square Train Station, green spaces, the Sydney Central Business District to the north, the beach to the east and the airport to the south.

This plan helps to establish an understanding of the public and private spaces and the level of enclosure established by the buildings in relation to the open spaces and the street. For the most part, the buildings on and around the site have a limited engagement with the pedestrians and the street. Long blank walls of concrete and brick are common. There are few porous street fronts, and windows connecting passers by to the interior environment. The area surrounding the site, thus gives off a sense of privacy and exclusivity, by shutting out exterior activity.

Rooftop Terracing

Creating accessible staggered rootop terraces to service residents at each loor level

Using similar language to generate sculptural elements in courtyard for public interaction