ARCH9001 Urban Precinct Studio

Assessment 3:

RIVER CORRIDOR MASTER PLAN ARCH9001, Semester 2/2023 Prepared By Group 15: Agua Rio Air Xiao Qian Carolina Pantoja Mardones Kahlia Rae Fariz Hazmi

SID 530159050 SID 490068836 SID 500485811 SID 530040002

Tutor Group: Tanya Vincent Unit Coordinator: Deena Ridenour

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Appreciation of Country

Burramatta / Parramatta “where the eels lie down” ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COUNTRY We acknowledge that the Dharug people have cared for the Country that we are working on for over 60 000 years and that sovereignty was never ceded. We pay our deepest respect to their Elders past, present, and emerging and extend that respect to the broader First Nations communities across the Parramatta region.

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We recognise the diversity of Country including wetlands, scrublands, mountain ranges, non-human kin and river systems within the broader Parramatta region and feel privileged to be connecting and designing with Country in an area so rich in culture, songlines and history.

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We acknowledge that First Nations people’s way of life was greatly disrupted with the arrival of colonisers and recognise that the land under this concrete city always was, and always will be Dharug land.

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Focus Area Watercourse

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Local high points Views to water and sky Country

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Interface with mangrove landscape River edge cleared of mangroves post colonial disruption Areas of severe land disturbance - altered river banks and drainage patterns

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Site Context

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Residential + active core retail + commercial

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River Setting

River Ecology Catchment Estuary: A junction of freshwater and saltwater, the Catchment Estuary holds biodiversity and cultural importance for Aboriginal communities.

Parramatta Corridors: Essential for urban areas, Parramatta Corridors aid species movement, conserve threatened species, and possess cultural significance.

Estuarine Vegetation: Mangroves, seagrasses, and saltmarshes in the estuarine environment are protected pre-European ecosystems.

Endangered Ecological Communities: 11 endangered communities, e.g. Sydney Turpentine-Ironbark Forest, are safeguarded under the Threatened Species Conservation Act of 1995.

Development Corridor Environmental Impacts: Driven by geographical and land quality factors, it became a colonial settlement focal point. Sedimentary contamination arises from historical industrial land use. It’s pivotal to river water quality, especially the estuarine system. Managed for stormwater catchment.

Climate Change: Rising waters impact foreshore areas, driven by erratic rainfall patterns.

Soil Landscape: Urban development potential varies: Disturbed terrain rates low to moderate, while Licas heights show high development capability.

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Opportunities and Constraints

Constraints

1: Connect the river, green and open spaces through green networks and foreshore activation, expanding the Sydney Green Grid, Parramatta Ways, and Greening Parramatta Plans.

2: Activation of the river front development through cultural and heritage conservation approach.

1: Flood events and the increasing prevalence of tidal flooding as climate change drives rising sea level

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3: Increase residential density surrounding future Parramatta Light Rail Stations.

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3: Private ownership of development sites along river containing business parks or high value employment uses.

Silverwater

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Rosehill Racecourse Viva Energy

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4: Sole access point to Camellia site - insufficient to handle increased traffic flow resultant of land use intensification and diversification.

4: Large lot size on the southern area (Camellia) allows more feasible new development.

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5: Large lots, heavy vehicle traffic, and wide roads resulting in an impermeable street network unsuitable for walking and cycling.

Opportunities Map

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2: Existing mangrove and wetland landscape along the river edge limiting opportunities to see and connect with water Country.

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Opportunities

6: Viva Energy (fuel supply and distribution) site to be retained.

Challenging interface and risk of contaminated surface run-off into wetland and river systems.

Constraints Map

Legend Site Boundary

Site Boundary

Large lot size

1% AEP Flood level

Heritage

Service roads retained

Potential increased density

Lack of river crossings

Potential Green Network

Mangroves and wetland

Potential River Front Activation

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Vision and Objectives

VISION

OBJECTIVES

By 2050, Rydalmere / Camellia will be a riveroriented district connected to Dharug Country through a strong relationship with natural water and ecological systems and climate resilient urban design.

The district will be connected to Parramatta CBD and Western Sydney University via multi-modal transport.

Increased density and diversity of jobs and housing choice will be delivered through mixed-use development.

The renewed district will attract locals, workers and visitors offering enhanced public benefits including an active green corridor connection between Parramatta Park and Sydney Olympic Park, and the addition of community uses and daily needs retail.

The activation of Truganini House and preservation of culturally significant sightlines will create a unique sense of place and local identity.

OBJECTIVE 1: Design for- and connect with- Country by prioritising ecological outcomes for a healthy Country.

OBJECTIVE 2: Transform the river corridor into a natural landscape with high cultural value that can deliver new opportunities for open space and recreation while concurrently establishing climate resilience through sustainable design approaches.

OBJECTIVE 3: Create urban form that respects the river corridor, enables mixed-uses of live, work and play environments, and promotes sustainable communities.

CONNECTIVITY STRATEGY

GREEN & BLUE STRATEGY

URBAN FORM STRATEGY

Design Approach: Connecting With Country Framework informs the design thinking and process.

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Connecting with Country Project connection with Country 2 - Connection with Vineyard Creek: A high-value water ecosystem teeming with mangroves.

Consider the wider landscape context, preserve corridors, links, and view lines: Reveal the way in which Country works.

• Highlight the significance of the water landscape.

• Water systems shape and define the region.

3 - Ecosystem featuring Swamp Mahogany, Cabbage Tree Palm, Cheese Tree, Swamp Oak, and habitat of the Eastern long-necked turtle in a tall open forest.

Locate significant species and individual trees: • Maintain environmental sustainability.

• Recognize the importance of tree canopies for shade and ground moisture.

Native species habitat enhancements: • Consider all natural systems as equally important.

Include historical and contemporary values, sightviews to the city, and value of local heritage: • Create a sense of place and orientation.

• Protect Aboriginal connections to places.

Key considerations Caring for Country Principles

1 - Connection with the Duck River Corridor: Home to the Striped Marsh Frog and a diverse ecosystem comprising Estuarine Swamp Oak, Mangroves, and Saltmarshes.

Minimal interference with natural water systems and related ecosystems: Prioritise non-intrusive interventions to enhance connection and reveal Country. Use elements that provide visibility and establish areas for non-intrusive design.

Landscape restoration and conservation: Employ natural and sustainable treatments for landscape restoration and conservation. Take care of Country for a healthier environment, focusing on preservation and defined areas for ongoing restoration.

Commitment to cultural competency: Listen, learn, and actively participate. Integrate with ongoing activities and initiatives that promote cultural competence.

Connecting with Country Framework Map

Legend Biodiversity enhancement area Open Space Opportunities for Water Landscape Views Street with estuarine vegetation views

Estuarine Vegetation - Mangroves Estuarine Vegetation - Saltmarsh Estuarine Vegetation - Other High Ecological Value Waterways and water dependent ecosystems

Key intersections for estuarine vistas

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Connectivity Strategy

Street Network - Today

Street Network - 2050

Street Network Maps

Legend Site Boundary

Existing Shared Path

Existing Street Network

Proposed Shared Path

Proposed Streets

Existing Signalised Intersections

Existing Bridges

Proposed Signalised Intersections

Proposed Bridges

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Street Hierarchy

Private driveways formerly giving access to business park buildings purchased and upgraded to public streets.

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C1: To reduce reliance on private vehicle for transport, provide opportunities for public transport use by encouraging multi-modal commuting.

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Proposed active transport and vehicular bridge over Parramatta River connects to existing street.

Additional signalised intersection proposed to control traffic flow

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Architectural bridge proposed to provide experiential transport and views of river confluence and First Nations site.

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C2: Povide access to active transport in the right places to support healthy Country and communities. Acknowledge that providing views of nature and places to stop along travel routes encourages walking for both recreation and commuting.

Proposed vehicle bridge over Duck River - consider height to avoid impacts to wetland ecosystem

C3: Enhance north- south connectivity by providing opportunities for people to walk, cycle, and ride across Parramatta River. Provide sightlines to river confluence and skylines to enable connection with Country.

Holker St (west) upgraded to accommodate increased traffic

Street Hierarchy Map

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Existing Intersection

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Residential and Service Lane Shared Path

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C4: Establish a permeable street network which is appropriate to character - enabling efficient transport in enterprise and industrial precincts and pedestrian prioritisation in populated, active precincts.

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Public Transport Network - Today

Public Transport Network - 2050 to Carlingford Existing bus service and future light rail offer decent coverage and relatively frequent services to existing residential area.

bus services continue toward Dundas bus services continue toward North Parramatta bus services continue toward Ermington

New route servicing residential, community and business precincts.

to Parramatta to Ermington / Olympic Park

bus services continue toward Parramatta

Currently no bus route servicing Camellia.

bus services continue toward south-west Sydney

Proposed Light Rail stop in employment lands to facilitate connection with Parramatta CBD and reduce private vehicle dependance.

Proposed route servicing employment lands - alignment to follow preffered road connection to Silverwater

Public Transport Network Maps

Legend Site Boundary

Light Rail Stops

Parramatta Light Rail - Stage 1

Bus Stops

Parramatta Light Rail - Stage 2

Ferry Stops

Bus Routes

400m Walking Catchment - Light Rail

Proposed Bus Route Ferry Route

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Network connectivity with proposed transport network integrated toward Carlingford

Parramatta CBD

Ermington

200m Walking Catchment - Bus Stops

Metro to Sydney CBD

Green-Blue Strategy

Green connection to Parramatta Ways major routes.

G1: To conserve the remnant riparian ecosytem and expand it through introducing habitat corridor, such as improving street trees, swales, and raingarden.

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G2: To conserve the existing wetland and construct a new wetland and re-activate it’s natural function as a source of nutrient for environment and to mitigate riverine flooding by restoring the lateral connectivity with the river.

River Confluence Protect existing wetland and restore connection with river

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G3: To create a flood resilience and adaptive landscape by providing more rooms for the river along the foreshore and through the naturalisation of the hard-surface modificated floodplain area as adaptive green spaces.

Green-Blue Strategy Map

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Wetland

Bioretention Pond

Green Corridor

Site Boundary

Increased Green Areas

Expand Room For River

Raingarden

Ecosystem Conservation

Riverbank Naturalisation

Green Light Rail Track

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Permeable Surface Elevated Cycle Path

G4: To implement Water Sensitive Urban Design approach as a response to pluvial flooding by increasing water infiltration areas and through improved green areas and permeable surface and adopting nature-based water capture design solutions.

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Urban Form Strategy U1: To densify the development surrounding light rail transport, promote diverse and appropriate mixed use development and activate appropriate building edges and frontages to achieve a more active, productive and walkable precincts.

Riverside views have been fully factored in, with the footprint and height of buildings proposed to be designed with the river at the centre of the site becoming smaller the closer they are to the river.

WSU The proposed mixed-use development will foster a pedestrian-friendly and water-oriented neighbourhood.

Provide space facing the river for the heritage building and heritage ground.

A selection of existing commercial buildings will be transformed into a form that better suits the river view and promotes economic prosperity.

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U2: To create urban form that responds to the river corridor by providing ‘room for the river’ as green open spaces and diversifying the buildings heights that increase as they get farther from the river.

Preservation of street character with detached dwellings and extended setbacks on the ground floor, preserving views and enhancing the perception of pedestrian openness.

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Extensive open space for transition with low density detached dwellings.

U3: To boost employment and economy by expanding from the existing enterprises and business through the provision of urban form that allow diversed and mixed-use development.

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Shift a portion of the buildings (uses) to the Camellia area to support industrial development and to promote the expansion and renewal of building uses.

U4: Provide open spaces as landscape buffer zone to protect the mangroves and the curtilage of the heritage building - Truganini House, and thus enhance a sense of place for the residents and community.

Urban Form Strategy Map

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1-5 Storey Residential Site Boundary

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Principal Arterial Road

6-8 Storey Residential 1-5 Storey Mixed residential + Commercial

6-8-Storey Mixed residential + Commercial

1-2 Storey Industrial

1-5 Storey Mixed residential + community facility

3-4 Storey Industrial

Masterplan Proposal Precinct 3

The commercial buildings will undergo expansion at their base to accommodate larger businesses linked to the upcoming light rail station, with shared paths that will connect to the heritage ground on the western side, collectively shaping an industrial and commercial area with a cultural and recreational character. Camellia will promote industrial development and employment by adding industrial buildings.

Precinct 1

The mid-density and diverse housing connected to the light rail highlights a walkable character. Mixed-use developments integrate residential spaces with commercial uses, recreational spaces and community facilities, fostering a vibrant public life and encouraging a stronger connection with nature and Country.

Precinct 4

The precinct design aims to balance medium and low-density residential spaces through strategic developments correlated with enhanced transport accessibility. Prioritising improved pedestrian movement, the plan seeks to preserve the neighborhood’s character, integrate nature-centric elements, and align streets strategically based on density variations.

Precinct 2

The design of Precinct 2 responds to Sydney’s ever-growing demand for employment lands by facilitating the intensification of existing industry and diversification into advanced manufacturing, innovation and technologies through collaboration with WSU. Respecting water Country and the ecological, historical and cultural significance of the existing mangrove systems and the Subiaco Creek confluence, development is set back from the river’s edge enabling expanded provision of public domain and open space.

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Masterplan Massing Diagram

Legend 2m contours 10 contour Existing buildings - retained Residential uses Commercial uses Industrial / enterprise uses Light Rail Corridor Shared Path connected to Parramatta Ways 14

PRECINCT 1

By Fariz Hazmi

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Existing Site Plan Legend 1% AEP flooding extent 30m VRZ (vegetated riparian zone) required for 3rd order stream Native mangrove vegetation Green Surface Heritage Building - retained: Sewage Pumping Station 67 Existing buildings - retained Existing buildings - removed Blank wall Existing trees - retained Existing trees - removed Green Surface on Private Lot Public streets / roads P

At-grade parking Loading and servicing areas Pedestrian access to buildings Vehicle access to property Loading access to property Under-utilised land - no built structures but hard-impervious ground surface, may be used for goods / vehicle storage.

Precinct 1 Existing Site Plan

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Design Principles

Walkability •

Green Space For All

Befriend With Water

Active link divides block for improved permeability • Establish human circulation around the river

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Recognise dynamic form of river by providing more rooms for the river Re-introduce a more natural water cycle in urban areas

Strategic Use Pattern •

Create a sustainable relationship between uses

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Green open spaces as places for practicing culture, respecting heritage, connecting people, and accommodating wildlife Orientate open space towards the river to enhance human-nature interaction and Country connection

Harmonious Form •

Ensure building height and orientation that allows views towards the river, sufficient solar access, and respond to flooding and public domain activation.

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Proposed Masterplan Legend 30m VRZ (Vegetated Riparian Zone) required for 3rd order stream Native mangrove vegetation River Foreshore Open space Open space

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Public domain area Cycleway Shared path Footpath Existing buildings - retained Mixed residential and commercial building Mixed residential and community building Medium Density Residential Heritage Building - retained: Sewage Pumping Station 67 Active frontages 2

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Proposed bus stop

Proposed bridge provides active linkage that create a loop pedestrian and cycling connection across the river

Green Track - light rail line Public streets / roads Loading and servicing areas Viewing Deck

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1. Riverbank naturalisation to provide more rooms for the river and respond to riverine flooding.

Precedent image from Yanweizhou Park in Jinhua City (PLAT Studio 2015)

2. Provide dedicated spaces for traditional performances, dancing circles, and knowledge sharing.

3. Viewing deck is located in area where there is no existing native vegetations to facilitate engagement with Country and interact with nature.

4. Create open space surrounding the heritage item.

5. Create bioswale that is connected to biorentetion pond to mitigate pluvial flooding.

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6. One way road heading east connected to Grand Avenue.

There will be left-in left-out intersections along the street to serve the mixed use and residential areas. This is also to reduce traffic at the major intersection to the west (6a) where the roadways intersect with 2 light rail lines.

7. The decision on creating one way road (point 6) is also to give more spaces for green corridor as a buffer separating the new residential area from the existing industrial activities on the south.

Precinct 1 Proposed Masterplan

Ground Floor Plan Legend Pedestrian access to buildings Vehicle access to property Indicative internal building circulation Existing building footprint Residential uses Commercial uses Community Facilities Uses

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Parking areas Active frontages 1. Visible pedestrian entrance creates facade articulation to break up blocks, creating a more human scaled and avoiding an extended passive facade.

2. Parking facilities are provided on the ground floor due to the flooding conditions that restrict basement parking.

It is located facing the street with entrance separated from pedestrian.

3. Building interface with ground floor parking along the street is provided with pedestrian entrance to avoid passive blank walls.

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Precinct 1 Proposed Ground Floor Plan

4. Ground floor residential is orientated towards the communal courtyard to establish a passive surveillance in public space, meanwhile eyes on the street can be established from the upper level residential facing the street.

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Communal open space with recreational facilities, such as playground.

Green track Light rail RESIDENTIAL

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Proposed elevated pedestrian bridge connecting Camellia and Rydalmare.

30m VRZ

COMMERCIAL PARKING

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Cycleway Street Landscape Footpath

River Foreshore Open Space

Shared Path

Riparian Zone

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Proposed elevated pedestrian bridge connecting Camellia and Rydalmare.

30m VRZ

Parramatta River

Street Setback

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Carriageway

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Communal Open Space

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Mixed Use Residential & Commercial

Footpath

Carriageway

Light Rail Reserve

Green Buffer

Existing Service Industry

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Bioretention pond, integrated with bioswale and stormwater management system.

RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL

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Residential

Street Setback

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Communal Open Space

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Street Setback

Mixed Use Residential & Communtity Facilities

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Carriageway

Open Space

Footpath Street Landscape

Bioretention Pond Reserve

Street Landscape Footpath

FPL Flood Level

FPL Flood Level

Shared Path

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River Foreshore Open Space & Rpiarian Zone

Parramatta River

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Precinct Character and Scale The urban form of the precinct is designed to optimise view sightline towards the river, consider solar access to open space and between buildings, and to create human-scaled street through edge activation and upper level podium setbacks.

Meadowbank NSW, Courtyard Apartment with central communal open space connected to river.

Meadowbank NSW, Buildings heights that maximise the view of Parramatta River.

Cornell University, Bioswale beautifies the landscape and mitigate flooding

Auckland, Green track light rail corridor with dense tree canopy.

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(Cornell University Sustainable Campus n.d.)

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Legend 2m contours River Foreshore Open space Open space Public domain area Light Rail Shared path Existing buildings - retained Community Facilities Medium Density Residential Commercial Public streets / roads

Development transitions in height to respond the employment oriented typologies in Precinct 2.

Heritage Building Building height form respond the river context Bioswale connected to biorentention pond

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Perspective View 1

View 1 - looking south towards Parramatta River.

Community facilities ground floor facing the public plaza that is located adjacent to the river foreshore park, aimed to attract more people to the river foreshore.

Residential upper floors.

Green corridor of native trees extends the habitat of the existing ecosystem, improve environmental comfort, and reduce Urban Heat Island effect through improved carbon sequestration.

Bioswale connected to retention pond to mitigate pluvial flooding, filtrating water runoff, and creating new habitat for biodiversity.

Located along public plaza, it provides opportunity for improved human-nature interaction and connection with Country by drawing more people to go to the river.

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PRECINCT 2

By Kahlia Rae

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Existing Site Plan Legend Two business parks on north side with large amounts of surface level parking and private driveways

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At-grade parking Loading and servicing areas Pedestrian access to buildings

Heritage-listed mangroves.

Vehicle access to property Loading access to property Lots with greatest development potential due to building age, potential for long-term re-location and/or lease status Under-utilised land - no built structures, may be used for goods / vehicle storage

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Precinct 2 Existing Site Plan

Design Principles

Allow Country room to breathe Establish continuous buffer zones and open spaces along the riverfront to protect existing mangrove systems and the continuation of ecological processes at river confluences.

Integrate blue-green systems within the public domain Make stormwater treatment visible in the public domain to encourage appreciation for water Country. Implement WSUD practices to contribute to attractive streetscapes.

Fine-grain rivers edge Development footprint scales down towards the river to promote view-sharing and access to open space amenity. Taller buildings provide views along Parramatta River.

Multi-modal transport network

Targetted activation sites

Travel options throughout the precinct are varied. Provide active transport connections linked to light rail and bus services. Recognise the light rail as a precinct-shaping project.

Provide space for active and passive activation serving the precinct’s weekend visitor economy. Ensure the precinct’s labour force are well served by open space.

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Native mangrove vegetation

Proposed development targetting older buildings - opportunity to intensify in places co-located with amenity.

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Open space

Opportunity to explore vertical warehousing maintain distance from rivers edge to preserve human scale and solar access to open space.

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Buildings front the river and servicing and loading areas at rear to create more comfortable pedestrian experience on new streets, turn focus to river.

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Recognising the role of WSU in supplying knowledge economy labour force with the need to retain employment lands and industrial space, the proposed masterplan balances the provision of research / innovation-oriented floor space with intensified production and storage floor space using typologies such as vertical warehousing.

Despite new development, site identified as long-term development opportunity (future stage) justified by need to build behind VRZ, deliver public benefits through expanded public domain, better ecological outcomes by reducing hardscape and surface parking, allowing Country + confluence site room to breathe and replenish natural ecology.

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Proposed Masterplan

Green Track - light rail line Planted verge / rain garden / swale Trees Public domain area Cycleway

First Nations interpretive art opportunity located nearby confluence and expanded public domain.

Shared path Footpath Existing buildings - retained Mixed residential and commercial building Commercial uses

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Proposed wetland park embraces natural ecology of mangrove system and boardwalk provides opportunity for public to ‘walk on Country’.

Podium rooftop communal open space Active frontages Proposed bus stop On-street parking Loading and servicing areas New Street and Light Rail Corridor

Development transitions in height and use from resi-dominant Precinct 1. Transition from residential and retail / commercial typologies to more employmentoriented typologies.

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Precinct 2 Proposed Masterplan

Ground Floor Plan Legend

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Commercial uses Storage / warehousing and R&D Light manufacturing / production and R&D Parking areas Loading and servicing areas

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Precinct 2 Proposed Ground Floor Plan

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Plaza area with weekend activation

Production Warehouse with temporary activation at river front

BOH / loading and servicing zone Footpath and Swale Carriageway 3.5m travel lanes Planting / Parking Verge Raingarden

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30m VRZ

0.5m 1% AEP flood level + 0.5m freeboard = 1m FPL

1.5m 31m 45.5m

3.5m 3m

30m VRZ

10m 3m 15m 8m 50m 10m 4m 9.3m 4m 5m A’ A

60m Parramatta River

Communal Open Space

Manufacturing Warehouse

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River Foreshore Open Space and Riparian Zone

Indicative lift core + overrun

Footpath Planting / Parking Carriageway - 3.5m travel lanes Planting / Parking Verge Shared Path

Mixed Use Residential & Commercial with parking in podium

Travel Lane Cycleway, Swale and Footpath

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Street Setback

Elevated Shared Path

2m3.5m 11.4m 3.5m5.5m Light Rail Reserve

Cycleway Travel Lane

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Riparian Zone

Parramatta River

Existing Warehouse

River Section 12m

95m Proposed Vehicle and Active Transport Bridge

Entrance to lift

0.5m 1% AEP flood level + 0.5m freeboard = 1m FPL

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River Foreshore Open Space Front Setback

Light production floor space with R&D functions

Rear Setback Service lane carriageway Side Setback

Warehouse with commercial space at front

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Open Space Shared Path

River Foreshore Open Space and Riparian Zone

3m 2.75m 10.55m 3m 49m

30m VRZ 1.5m 1% AEP flood level + 0.5m freeboard = 2m FPL

3m 15m 2.5m 35m 5m 5.5m 5m 31m

Verge 1.25m 4m 4m 5m B’ 2 B

Rear Setback Footpath + Verge Planting / Parking Carriageway - 3.5m travel lanes + verge

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Warehouse with commercial space at front

Warehousing and R&D

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Side Setback

Rear Setback

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Travel Lane Cycleway + Swale

Light Rail Reserve

Cycleway Travel Lane

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Side Setback

Shared Path

River Foreshore Open Space

Parramatta River

Existing Warehouse

River Section 12m

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1.5m 1% AEP flood level + 0.5m freeboard = 2m FPL

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Provide articulation, at least at ground floor, to break up massing of large footprints.

Upper level setback of 4m to minimise overshadowing impacts and maintain human scale.

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4.5m ground commercial floor to floor, 3.7m upper level commercial floor to floor Street parking with planted flex zones adjacent to footpath to reduce vehicle speeds.

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6m side setback allowing space for planting and vehicle parking on warehouse site.

Street address derived from new street along light rail corridor.

Maintain pedestrian access to both street and river frontages.

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Existing Site Plan Legend 1% AEP flooding

Heritage building: Truganini House

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Heritage-listed mangroves.

Loading access to property Lots with greatest development potential due to building age, potential for long-term re-location and/or lease status Under-utilised land - no built structures, may be used for goods / vehicle storage

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Precinct 3 Existing Site Plan

Design Principles

Maintain the curtilage of heritage

Walking and cycling friendly environment

Blue-green infrastructure design

Provide open spaces as landscape buffer zone to protect the mangroves and enhance a sense of place for the residents and community.

Increase sharedpath and link it to the design of the open space to provide a good travelling experience for both pedestrians and cyclists and thereby encourage access to the river.

Increase green corridors and basin spaces to enhance ground level connections to the river, incorporating the topography and road network.

Connect building uses with the river Encourage a variety of types of commercial and light industrial buildings to attract people to congregate and circulate as a way to enhance the connection to the river and the prosperity of the area.

Urban form that responds to the river landscape The height of the building gets lower the closer it gets to the river, ensuring good views along the river.

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Proposed Masterplan

Respect heritage building and their surrounding river-facing environments and encourage the new building forms to take full account of the character of the heritage ground.

Legend Native mangrove vegetation Open space

Expanding the types of building uses from the existing buildings, transitioning from commercial to creative industrial to other light industrials, and supporting good development of multiple types of building uses.

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The proposed master plan supports the sufficient utilisation of employment land and recognises and maintains the value of the heritage building and mangroves, promoting places to work and consume with good views of recreation.

Green Track - light rail line Planted verge / rain garden / swale Trees Public domain area Cycleway Shared path Footpath Deck

The proposed Eco-Basin not only serves as an effective water harvesting facility against flooding, but also as an extended open space giving a wider view of the river.

Existing buildings - retained Commercial uses Storage / warehousing and R&D Light manufacturing / production and R&D

Develop and utilise the unused land to support industrial development.

Loading and servicing areas Active frontages Proposed bus stop

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Commercial uses Storage / warehousing and R&D Light manufacturing / production and R&D Parking areas Loading and servicing areas

New Street and Light Rail Corridor

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Loading and servicing zone

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Footpath and Swale

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Design Principles

Street Categorization

Landscape and Elevated Sight Views:

Preservation of Ecological Value Sites

Main development changes will inform the future movement layout of the site. The large residential lots facing the main routes, such as Nowill St, Primrose Ave, and John St (the foreshore street), are designated as medium-rise developments

Enhance the visual connection to the landscape by utilizing elevated viewpoints and strategic topography features, enhancing sightlines and connectivity and to inform the layout of new developments

Minimal intervention is encouraged to facilitate river rehabilitation on the foreshore. Optimize potential vegetation corridors and conserve existing trees within private gardens.

Integrate these elements with larger green spaces to inform the layout of new developments.developments

Street character preservation

Pedestrian improvement crossing

Stage Development

Preservation of street character with isolated buildings and extended setbacks on the ground floor, preserving views and enhancing the perception of pedestrian openness

Enhance riverfront connectivity through the creation and improvement of pedestrian crossings. Utilize public-private partnerships to encourage the development of new elevated crossings, fostering both public and private benefits.

Leveraging private development as catalysts, the staged development plan strategically enhances the surrounding environment, ensuring a balanced transition to medium to high-density residential changes.

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Native mangrove vegetation Existing buildings - retained

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Existing Footpath Vehicle access to property

Street level continuity transitioning to the next street is an opportunity to enhance the visual experience and connect seamlessly to the adjacent street, offering visual amenities along the way.

The street-facing open space is a distinctive quality that characterizes the area, and it can be enhanced and shared through the thoughtful placement of new developments, allowing for expanded and shared views.

Street-facing open space

An area not visible but of high value, requiring non-invasive interventions to showcase and halt degradation, initiating restoration through natural-based solutions.

Existing medium-rise buildings in a newly developed area provide an opportunity for a transitional and continuous urban fabric.

Existing medium density development

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Proposed Masterplan Legend Native mangrove vegetation Shared path Footpath Elevated Boardwalk Medium-High Density Residential On-street parking Pedestrian access to buildings Vehicle access to property

Developers are mandated to establish interconnected pedestrian paths, fostering a network of routes aimed at minimizing walking times within the area.

Raised pedestrian crossings are implemented in streets chosen to accommodate increased pedestrian movement, driven by enhanced transport accessibility and rising street density Ground floors of buildings are intentionally set back to enhance visual aesthetics at the pedestrian level from the street.

Vehicular access points are consolidated onto a single street to minimize entrances on high-density streets, strategically emphasizing and enhancing pedestrian movement within the area.

The elevated shared path functions as a levee, providing both recreational passage and flood protection for the surrounding area.

Pedestrian paths are designed so that buildings do not obstruct views, creating detention areas with visual amenities for an enhanced pedestrian experience.

Encourage development in private land with ground floors oriented towards public and community spaces, integrating surrounding landscapes and incorporating nature-based solutions for stormwater management.

An elevated shared path is implemented in flood-prone areas

Raised Pedestrian Crossing

Pedestrian network within the residential development

An elevated and bridged shared path is designed with the goal of safeguarding a high-value ecological area while simultaneously offering a tourist attraction for contemplation and providing an opportunity to appreciate the river.

Grand Avenue

Precinct 4 Proposed Masterplan

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Existing Site Plan Legend Native mangrove vegetation Existing buildings - retained Existing buildings - removed Existing Footpath Vehicle access to property

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Summary of Public Benefits • The project delivers increased public domain without sacrificing employment lands through land use intensification • Better ecological outcomes by minimising hardscape areas and increasing opportunities to interact with Country • Integrating water treatment and retention with the site’s natural topography to care for Country and its natural systems • Co-location of jobs, housing, and recreation - all within walkable access of public transport nodes • Public access to river foreshore parks and expanded conservation areas to restore natural systems interrupted by colonial forces (heavy industry operation and noxious waste) • Flood response strategies enable greater connection with the public realm • 2 new north-south connections over Parramatta River, and 2 new east-west connections over Duck River

Blaxland Riverside Park

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Flows of people in, out, and through the site Major Centres Neighbourhood Centres

References City of Parramatta (2017a) ‘Parramatta Ways Report’.

City of Parramatta (2017b) ‘Public Domain Gudelines’.

City of Parramatta Council 2023, Parramatta Development Control Plan (DCP) 2023 NSW Planning (2015) ‘Apartment Design Guide’.

Government Architect of NSW (2023). “Connecting with Country Framework.” [Link](GANSW 2023_Connecting with Country Framework - GANSW 2023_Connecting w Country Framework.pdf).

Transport for NSW 2022, Technical Paper 2: Transport and Traffic – Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 Environmental Impact Statement Tyrrellstudio and NSW Office of the Government Architect (2017) West Central District -Sydney Green Grid: Spatial Framework and Project Opportunities.

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