ABPL20040 LANDSCAPE STUDIO 2: SITE PLANNING AND DESIGN ASSIGNMENT 2: MARIMBYRNONG SITE INVENTORY, ANALYSIS AND CONCEPT PLAN Fiona Davidson 537895
TABLE OF CONTENTS SITE ANALYSIS 1.Site Context 2.Site History 3.Hydrology 5. Ecology 6. Topography 8. Area suitability for development 9. Transport 10. Sensory features 11. Housing demographics 12. Existing land uses
14. Objectives and Strategies CONCEPTUAL PLAN 15.Proposed Transport 16.Proposed context 17.Proposed land use 18.Staging 19.Site Plan
SITE CONTEXT The Department of Defense site at Maribyrnong comprises of 128 hectares situated on 3km of river frontage to the Maribyrnong River. The site is situated 10 km from the Melbourne CBD. The site is bounded by major transport routes, including; the M2 Citylink Freeway, the 57 and 82 tramlines and the Cragieburn train line at Moonee Ponds and Essendon. Due to its position on the river bend the site is currently only accessible from Cordite Avenue and Raeligh Road. The site is situated on a rise and has views of Melbourne city and its surrounds. It is also surrounded by a large amount of open space, parks and native bush land reserves. It lies adjacent to Highpoint Shopping center.
MARIBYRNONG CONTEXT Opportunities for the sites development are realised when it is compared to the demographics of other Melbourne suburbs like Carlton whih is comparable in size but not in density or population.
MARIBYRNONG CARLTON 549 Ha area 422 Ha area 10,168 Inhabitants 22,280 Inhabitants 18.52 People per Ha 52.73 People per Ha 60.4% Detached houses 4.7% Detached houses 30.7% Medium density housing 40.9% Medium density housing 8.2% High density housing 53.5% High density housing (Source http://profile.id.com.au)
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE AND LEGACY CONSTRAINT:Heritage buildings The site has a rich history stemming back 40000 years to its original indigenous inhabitants. It has housed many different industries since the 1800’s and traces of this colourful past are still present on the site today. This is evident in the 300 heritage-listed buildings, still on the site, which are important for their architectural and historical facets. TIMELINE OF THE SITE Pre 1800’s Country of the Woimurrung and Boonwurrung tribes 1890-1908 Cox brothers stables 1908 Military ammunition making site 1918 Sandy the horse from WW2 lives on the site. Is still buried there somewhere. 1930’s-1940’s Chemical weapon testing ground 1960’s Rocket and missile making site 1996-2006 Site vacated
THE COX PLATE
SANDY THE HORSE
MILITARY LEGACY
SITE HYDROLOGY
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OPPORTUNITY:River frontage CONSTRAINT:Flood levels, drainage The Department of Defense siteis bounded by the Maribyrnong River for three kilometers. Being on a rise and at a river bend the site is smattered with drainage streams which runoff into the river. Because of its position on the river some parts of the site are at a risk of flooding. The 100-year flood line must be taken into consideration when developing the site. No buildings can be built between the flood line and the river. This also places some existing buildings at risk from flood. There must be a natural buffer zone between the river and development to ensure the safety of residents. A. River and drainage streams B. River and flood levels C. Hydrology and existing building overlay
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CONTEXT: HYDROLOGICAL/ ECOLOGICAL/ DRAINAGE OPPORTUNITY: The establishment of coridoors between the existing vegetation patches along the river. to ensure biodiversity and resilience. CONSTRAINT: Drainage paths and streams need to have a riperian zone to protect during times of flood.
SITE ECOLOGY OPPORTUNITY: Natural beauty CONSTRAINT:Protecting biodiversity The Department of Defense site features a large amount of open space, dense vegetation, water systems and trees. These features are highly valuable for their intrinsic natural beauty and contribution to the biodiversity of the area. The site lies adjacent to the Canning Reserve, Steele Creek reserve, Village Green Reserves and Riverside Park. These reserves all border the site, however are situated on the other side of the river. Existing dense vegetation lines the sites border with the river. This vegetation buffer is important for the prevention of erosion, ensuring a healthy catchment and water quality. It also functions to connect the vegetation patches and reserves, providing habitat corridors for wildlife.
STEELE CREEK * RESERVE * RIVERSIDE PARK
CANNING RESERVE *
SITE TOPOGRAPHY OPPORTUNITY: Views of City, rise The site is on a rise which gives it views of Melbourne city, this is an opportunity which can be taken advantage of to give dwellings views and north aspects. CONSTRAINT:Steep ridges The Department of Defense site lies on a river bend. There are steep gradients that fringe the river which constrain the possible development area.
MELBOURNE CITY
DEPT. OF DEFENSE SITE
DRAINAGE/ TOPOGRPHIC OVERLAY Overlaying the topographical features of the site with the watershed, drainage streams allows for the highest and lowest points of the site to be evidenced. it also shows where to best place drainage infrastructure to process runoff.
STEEP SLOPE
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* HIGHEST POINT
CONTOURS DRAINAGE DIRECTION SITE BOUNDARY RIVER DRAINAGE/STREAM
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HYDRO / TOPOGRPHIC OVERLAY OPPORTUNITY: Overlaying the various hydrological, topographical and ecological layers of data results in the definition of areas of possible development - Existing vegetation forms a buffer zone for floods; preventing erosion. - Large amount of gently sloping developable area CONSTRAINT: - Existing heritage buidings at risk of flood
SANDY HAS BEEN FOUND! The sites unique position on a river bend gives it an interesting horse head shape. This symbolism harks back to the sites race horse breeding history and the tale of Sandy the sole returning horse from WW2 OPPORTUNITY: Connect the site plan symbolically to the sites history.
HYDRO / TOPOGRPHIC OVERLAY RESULTS SUITABILITY OF AREAS FOR DEVELOPMENT HIGH SUITABILITY: 840,000m2 Areas that are gently sloping/flat, are not at risk of flooding. MEDIUM SUITABILITY: 160,000m2 Medium density of vegetation, slightly steep slope gradients, close to the flood line. LOW SUITABILITY: 280,000m2 Areas of the site which are at risk of flooding, are situated on steep terrain and are densely vegetated.
EXISTING TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE AND CONNECTIVITY
MELBOURNE AIRPORT
M2 CITYLINK ESSENDON STATION
OPPORTUNITIES: The Dept of Defense site is bounded by major transport routes; The number 57 and 82 tramlines.
MOONEE PONDS STATION
10 minutes to the M2 Citylink Freeway 10 minutes to the Ascot Vale or Moonee Ponds train stations; Cragieburn line. 20 minutes to Melbourne Airport CONSTRAINTS: Due to its position on the river bend the site is currently only accessible from Accessible only from Cordite Avenue and Raeligh Road.
MELBOURNE CBD
SENSORY, INTANGIBLE SITE FEATURES NOISE Noise from transport, trams and traffic would come from the roads bounding the site. In the vegetated areas, the noise of birds and wildlife would also be audible. The running water of the river would create peaceful natural sounds. VIEWS The highest point on the site would have access to views of bushland and outer suburbs to the north, and views of Melbourne city to the south east.
MARIMBYRNONG HOUSING DENSITY AND POPULATION
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OPPORTUNITIES: Marimbyrnong has a great deal of open, undeveloped space. CONSTRAINTS: Development must be mindful of the existing low density urban fabric of Marimbyrnong
A. POPULATION DENSITY PER HECTARE B. HOUSING TYPOLOGY: Amount of seperate, medium and high density dwellings (Source: http://profile.id.com.au/maribyrnong)
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CONTEXT: EXISTING LAND USES OPPORTUNITIES: To connect vegetation patches along the river; utilising the sites space. Sites proximity to Highpoint Shopping Center and other large businesses. Proximity to schools and sports facilities to attract families.
HIGHPOINT SHOPPING CENTER
OBJECTIVES | STRATEGIES 2000- jobs 3000- dwellings The vision for the development of the former Department of Defense site is to create a dynamic urban village, which will foster a strong sense of community inclusivity and place. It will maintain strong connections with Melbourne city and its surrounding suburbs through transport infrastructure and mobility, while also having a wealth of amenities and services to fully sustain its resident’s needs. The protection of cul- Building a real commuture and history of nity: Local - Personthe site able - Inclusive
Maintaining a sense of space and nature
Protecting biodiversity
Connecting Maribyrnong to greater Melbourne
The redevelopment will build on the colorful history of the site. A sense of history will be maintained through the naming of streets after significant historical people and events connected to the site. The retention of heritage buildings and their sympathetic repurposing into community accessible facilities will give residents immediate connection to the sites history.
Celebrating the river and landscape, a nature reserve around the river edge and the creation of a network of open space throughout the municipality will allow for residents to interact with their environment. Walking tracks and bike paths adjacent to the creek will allow residents to connect with the natural surroundings of their environment and foster healthy lifestyle practices. Conscientious planning will ensure that high density development does not block the city views.
Linkages o vegetation will be created between the patches of native vegetation to ensure connectivity for plants and wildlife communities.
More extensive public transport infrastructure will be developed in order to create a public transport hub in Maribyrnong, which will service residents and provide fast and easily accessible transport network to the city and surrounding suburbs.
This will be fostered through the development of city precincts and promenades to allow for social interaction. The provision of leisure and community services. A main street will create a town center for social activity, retail, leisure and amenities. A rage of different housing types and densities will attract a variety of people from different socioeconomic levels and cultural backgrounds. This will ensure diversity within the community.
PROPOSED TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE AND CONNECTIVITY INGRESS/EGRESS FEATURES Three foot bridges linking the walking paths across the river, to existing walking paths. ‘THE BRIDLE’ A network of main roads and secondary roads which run through the site. Symbolic of a horses bridle, reminiscent of Sandy the horse. Extension of the tram lines, to pass through the site. Three additional access road connections from the site.
PROPOSED BRIDGE INGRESS / EGRESS UNCONSTRAINED LAND EXISTING ROAD PROPOSED ROAD EXISTING TRAM LINE PROPOSED TRAM LINE EXISTING FOOTPATH PROPOSED FOOTPATH RIVER
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CONTEXT: PROPOSED LAND USES & TRANSPORT CONNECTIONS OPPORTUNITIES: The connection of vegetation patches. Proposed extension of tram lines. Proposed road bridges Proposed foot bridges
STAGING OF DEVELOPMENT THREE PHASES STAGE 1 The first zoning stage is designed to cement the foundations for a dynamic and bright community; while also creating capital through private investment in order to fund the successive stages. This will be achieved by developing an area for mixed-use development. By incorporating retail, leisure and community infrastructure with high and medium density housing phase 1 will form the basis of the town center and pave the pay for the successive stages to grow and connect out from its core. STAGE 2 Stage two will allow for residential development, roads and more capital to be earned. Development will occur on eitherside of the existing tram line/main street. STAGE 3 The final stage will see the complete realization of the site as a dynamic mixed-use development with large amount of natural space.
SITE OVERLAY: PROPOSED LAND USES TOTAL AREA: 1,280,000 m2 35% RESIDENTIAL: 20% LOW : 89,600m2 50% MED : 224,000m2 30% MIGH : 134,400m2 10% MIXED USE COMMERCIAL & RETAIL 55% PUBLIC USE: 5% EDUCATION 90% PARK, RESERVE, RECREATION 5% SPORT FACILITIES
FINAL CONCEPT PLAN