Melrose Park Place Framework

MELROSE PARK PLACE FRAMEWORK PLANNING PROPOSAL | URBAN DESIGN REPORT SEPTEMBER 2016

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

VISION

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STRATEGIC CONTEXT

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URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK

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PRECINCT CONCEPT PLAN

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SITE PLAN

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A CIVIC HEART FOR MELROSE PARK A NEW RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

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THE VISION POCKET PARKS + NEIGHBOURHOOD PARKS

The Melrose Park precinct will complement and connect regional parks in surrounding suburbs with the delivery of 6ha of smaller scale open spaces while protecting the Parramatta River with 30-40m buffering.

DISTINCT CHARACTER DRIVEN NEIGHBOURHOODS

The precinct leverages existing place making attributes of the Melrose Park/Ermington suburb to create 3 distinct neighbourhoods and 2 shared town centres, each with its unique identity.

A CIVIC HEART FOR THE SURROUNDING SUBURB

Job retaining uses, complementary retail, destination events, amongst a dynamic, vibrant public realm.

IMPROVED TRANSPORTATION + HOUSING CHOICE

1km of active transport links and higher density residential opportunities respond to improved bus rapid transit on Vitoria Road and enhanced ferry services at the southern end of Wharf Road.

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PRECINCT CONCEPT PLAN (BOTH NORTHERN + SOUTHERN SECTIONS)

OUR STUDY FOCUSES ON THE SOUTHERN PRECINCT LANDS

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A separate planning proposal focuses on the northern precinct whereas this proposal details our design response for the Southern Precinct

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STRATEGIC CONTEXT

The Melrose Park precinct is an ideal location for a new medium-to-high density mixed-use, residential address. The precinct’s current industrial character is evolving as manufacturing industries restructure and residential areas expand to meet the demand for housing. This change is particularly relevant in Parramatta where housing and commercial demands mount in the face of population and job increases in Western Sydney.

access to bus transit along Victoria Road. Plans for an improved rapid bus line along the corridor connecting the precinct to the Parramatta CBD and Sydney CBD only improves connectivity. A marketresponsive mix of commercial and retail uses will also be included in the precinct to accommodate potential lost jobs from redevelopment as well as live-work opportunities and creative industries that benefit those looking for walkable lifestyles.

To get out in front of growth, the Sydney Metropolitan Region’s ‘A Plan for Growing Sydney’ visioning document has identified Parramatta as Sydney’s ‘second CBD’ and the western terminus of the region’s Global Economic Corridor, a status that promises further investment in the city. Now is more important a time than ever to ensure that growth and change in Parramatta happens equitably and has strategic merit.

The design response will reflect these transit connections to ensure future residents have access to the growing jobs market in the Global Economic Corridor. The character of the new community will be defined by its existing context amongst a residential suburb with views of the Parramatta River and the Sydney CBD. Residents will benefit from living in a new high quality public realm with small-to-medium sized parks that have active transport links to nearby regional parks.

Park typologies include waterfront adjacent open spaces, harbour plaza, pocket parks, transit plazas, and a central ‘Melrose Park.’

In line with broader thinking, the Parramatta Employment Lands Strategy 2015 has identified Melrose Park as an area undergoing significant economic change and suitable for large-scale urban renewal. The Parramatta CBD, Westmead, Rydalmere and Camelia are identified as the 4 major job centre precincts for the LGA. At present, a new mixed-use, residential-focused community in Melrose Park would benefit from

Surrounding open spaces will provide relief to proposed medium and higher density residential uses that will create a point of difference in the local housing market but still reflect the broader suburb identity.

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POLICY MERIT Parramatta 2038 is Parramatta’s Community Strategic Plan. It is a long term-vision for the Parramatta Local Government Area and links to the long-term future of Sydney. It is an evolution of the previous Community Strategic Plan – Parramatta Twenty25 – that has been reviewed and updated. It formalises a series of Big Ideas for Parramatta and the region – major transformational opportunities for the City.

As many manufacturing industries restructure and residential areas expand to meet the demand for housing, this document outlines a Councilwide strategy that recognises Parramatta as the premier regional city for Sydney and in conjunction with Parramatta 2038 identifies Council’s 4 jobsrich areas which include the Parramatta CBD, Westmead, Rydalmere and Camelia.

PARRAMATTA 2038 COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN

Parramatta City Council June 2013

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PARRAMATTA 2038: COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN

PARRAMATTA EMPLOYMENT LANDS STRATEGY - 2015

Relevance: The document identifies the Parramatta River as a key cultural precinct essential to the city. It also establishes the importance of making the city’s commercial and cultural precincts accessible to people, and to improve the ease of traveling within the region and between the precincts. These principles are incorporated into the Melrose Park Concept Plan.

Relevance: Council has identified Melrose Park in its draft Parramatta Employment Lands Strategy 2015 document as an area undergoing significant economic change and suitable for large-scale urban renewal.

The Green Grid is a green infrastructure, design-led strategy that includes the full range of open spaces: national, regional and local parks; the harbour, ocean beaches, wetlands, rivers and creeks; playgrounds, playing fields, golf courses and cemeteries. Inspired by the All London Green Grid, the GAO undertook a pilot project in Parramatta where the provision of open space at regional, district and local levels was assessed.

Complementing Parramatta 2038, this document outlines Council’s vision for a Smart City, one that leverages the foundations of good urban planning, transparent governance, open data and enabling technologies that will underpin the city’s position as a vibrant, people-centric, connected and economically prosperous city. This masterplan sets out a set of guiding principles and a framework that will be used in planning and prioritisation of current and future initiatives.

THE GREEN GRID CREATING SYDNEY’S OPEN SPACE NETWORK

THE NSW GOVERNMENT ARCHITECT’S OFFICE

SMART CITY MASTERPLAN ISSUE 1.0 AUGUST 2015

SYDNEY GREEN GRID STRATEGY - 2013

PARRAMATTA SMART CITY MASTERPLAN - 2015

Relevance: Highlights the existence of significant regional parks in and around the Melrose Park suburb and a need for small and medium sized open spaces to link the regional parks together.

Relevance: Improving livability, enhancing sustainability and solidifying economic prosperity are the fundamental principles of a smart city and what drives the concept behind a new civic heart for Melrose Park.

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DEOMGRAPHIC CONTEXT POPULATION

MELROSE PARK CENSUS 2011 POPULATION

JUNE 30, 2016 POPULATION

9,432

POPULATION DENSITY OF

21.96 P/HA

10,661

FORECAST TO GROW BY

31%

BY JAN 2036

POINT OF INTEREST:

GROWING POPULATION ON LIMITED LANDS IN MELROSE PARK INCREASES HOUSING DEMAND AND PLACES PRESSURE ON LOCAL COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND LOCAL AND REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE. A MORE DIVERSE POPULATION WILL INTRODUCE DIVERSE LIFESTYLES AND NEEDS.

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POINT OF INTEREST: A GROWING POPULATION INCREASES PRESSURE ON THE LOCAL ROAD NETWORK. IMPROVED TRANSPORT OPTIONS CAN ALLEVIATE CONGESTION AND HELP TO RETAIN WORKERS IN THE AREA.

MODE OF TRANSPORT TO WORK

10.8% 66%

16.8%

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OF LOCAL WORKERS LIVE IN THE AREA

7.2% OF RESIDENTS TRAVEL OUTSIDE OF THE AREA FOR WORK

LIVE

THE DOMINANT HOUSEHOLD IS

COUPLES WITH DEPENDENTS

AGE STRUCTURE (2011) 57.8%

21.1%

20%

HOWEVER BY 2026 THE LARGEST INCREASE IS EXPECTED IN

LONE PERSON HOUSEHOLDS

Under Working Age

PERCENTAGE OF MEDIUM TO HIGH DENSITY BUILDINGS

Melrose Park 27.7%

Working Age

Retirement Age

POINT OF INTEREST: WITH MUCH OF THE

COMMUNITY AT WORKING AGE, DEMAND EXISTS FOR THOSE WISHING TO LIVE CLOSE TO WORK. THERE IS ALSO DEMAND FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO AGE IN PLACE - A DESIRE TO DOWNSIZE WITHOUT MOVING OUT OF THE AREA. AN EXPECTED INCREASE IN LONE PERSON HOUSEHOLDS CREATES DEMAND FOR APARTMENT STYLE LIVING. NSW 31%

Parramatta 48.3%

APPLICATION TO THE PRECINCT:

The population of Melrose Park and greater Parramatta is growing and increasing pressure on local infrastructure and community facilities.

There is not only a need to house the increased population, but to provide housing choice. With a largely car dependent population, there is an opportunity to better link transport access with high density living married with employment.

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REGIONAL CONTEXT

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Melrose Park Precinct

Large Residential Precinct

Regional Open Space

Active Transport

Goodman site Boundary

Retail Precinct

Bus Route

Ferry Route

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THE PRECINCT + SITE The Goodman site and Melrose Park precinct are being considered for redevelopment in a holistic manner. Key attributes that support the redevelopment of each include: • The precinct is 51.38ha allowing for a consolidated approach to development; • The site is within the southern sub-precinct of Melrose Park, is 2.56ha and is in a key location along Hope Street, close to the Parramatta River and adjacent to a primary school; • The precinct borders Victoria Road, a thoroughfare that will be upgraded with bus

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rapid transit for access to the Parramatta and Sydney CBDs; The precinct’s topography and access to water provides an opportunity to enhance the natural setting through a place based design scheme; The precinct includes an electrical transmission overhead that may be relocated as part of a holistic redevelopment scheme; and The precinct sits at an important junction between Wharf Rd and Hughes Ave, providing high access to the surrounding suburb.

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THE GOODMAN SITE

Light industrial in the south central portion of the precinct, frontage along Hope Street, high quality tree canopies, adjacent to primary school, within walking distance of Parramatta River, recreation trails and wharf.

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THE PRECINCT

Auto oriented light industrial and job centre surrounded by low and medium density residential uses. Views of Sydney CBD and harbour at north, view of the Parramatta River at south; Victoria Road easily connects the precinct to Parramatta to the west and Sydney to the east via public transport.

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OPPORTUNITIES IMPROVED TRANSPORT CONNECTIONS

MELROSE PRECINCT

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WATERFRONT VILLAGE ON PARRAMATTA RIVER FOR THE SOUTHERN SUB-PRECINCT

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URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK

The precinct’s policy, regional and local context opportunities informs the urban design framework for a mixed-use residential address for the area, one that marries Parramatta’s growing housing needs and a demand for walkable neighbourhoods with increasing creative industry jobs demands amongst a dynamic, place-based public realm.

In order to promote an urban design framework that is contextually sensitive and market responsive, a design excellence process will ensure high quality architectural, urban and landscape design, particularly in prominent development locations and across large sites. In future design iterations there is an option to consider a design excellence bonus of up to 10% of any eligible accommodation or community infrastructure floor space.

The design framework for the precinct identifies numerous public benefits. These include cycle track and active transport links to regional systems, diverse open space types, transit links to job centres and local schools, 2 mixed use town centres, upgraded street intersections along Victoria Road to facilitate improved access, and a market responsive mix of residential, commercial and retail uses.

Critical to the framework and the delivery of public benefits is the creation of a central open space spine running through the precinct’s centre.

This links a potential transit plaza and transit neighbourhood along Victoria Road with a new

community hub and waterfront village on the Parramatta River. The spine protects view corridors of the river and to the Sydney CBD while providing legible links through the precinct that connect to regional trails and open space systems. It also promotes medium and high density living and working arrangements in the centre of the precinct and away from lower density neighbourhoods to the east and west.

Precinct connections and block sizes reflect surrounding block structures and ownership patterns to ensure the precinct blends in with the existing residential neighbourhoods. The central open space spine creates a point of difference that allows for the precinct to become the new civic heart of the greater Melrose Park - Ermington suburb.

The Goodman site plays a critical role in facilitating the central spine connection and southern flank of a town centre, providing a pedestrian thoroughfare that connects directly to the Parramatta Valley cycleway. The site also provides a transit plaza for an improved local bus stop to serve higher density populations as well as the neighbouring Melrose Park primary school. A mix of residential, retail and commercial will be provided on the Goodman site.

To help facilitate the framework, the Goodman site is asking for building heights up to 18 storeys, a zoning of B4 mixed use and an FSR of 2.82:1.

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DESIGN FRAMEWORK

THE SITE + PRECINCT

establishes design framework

EXISTING OWNERSHIP PATTERNS inform future design decisions

ESTABLISH CONNECTIONS

based on ownership patterns, surrounding block sizes and vision to create central spine

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CHARACTER NEIGHBOURHOODS and associated town centres and land uses respond to central spine, local context, community need and transport options

OPEN SPACE SYSTEM connects

along the central spine and delivers missing smaller scale typologies for the suburb

THE BUILT FORM contains

higher densities along the central spine, responds to sensitive suburban contexts on the edges and respects change in topography to protect view corridors

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SOUTH SUB-PRECINCT PLAN NTS

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PUBLIC BENEFITS • • • •

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CONNECTED POCKET PARKS + OPEN SPACES 18% OF LAND FOR STREETS CYCLE TRACK LINKS TO REGIONAL SYSTEM CENTRAL PEDESTRIAN SPINE CONNECTING THE ENTIRE MELROSE PARK PRECINCT

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1 LOCAL BUS STOP ADJACENT TO MELROSE PARK PUBLIC SCHOOL A MARKET RESPONSIVE MIX OF MEDIUM TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL USES A MARKET RESPONSIVE MIX OF COMMERCIAL + RETAIL USES HARBOUR PLAZA + PROMENADE

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Hope St

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WARATAH STREET

BUILDING ENVELOPE

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MARY STREET EXTENSION Community / retail/ employment (residential above) Adaptable first floor Goodman site Boundary

FEATURES •

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1,700 SQM COMMUNITY LEISURE CENTRE WHICH INCLUDES BASKETBALL + POOL RECREATION FACILITY HEIGHT: UP TO 18 STOREYS ZONING: B4 MIXED USE

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FSR: 2.82:1 MEDIUM-TO-HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL GROUND FLOOR RETAIL 5,500 SQM DEDICATED TO RETAIL USES

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ENVELOPE MASSING STUDY SHADOW TESTING 21ST JUNE MID WINTER

SHADOW TESTING

W TESTING

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21st June Mid Winter

SUBJECT SITE

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SHADOW CAST

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ADOW CAST

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ENVELOPE MASSING STUDY SHADOW STUDY EQUINOX 20TH MARCH

SHADOW TESTING

W TESTING

20th March

20TH MARCH 9AM

Equinox 20th March

SUBJECT SITE

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TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN

BUILDING HEIGHT PLAN HOPE STREET

4 STOREYS 17M

BUILDING C 8 STOREYS 29M

10 STOREYS

3 STOREYS 13M

36M

18 STOREYS

15 STOREYS

63M

54M

6 STOREYS 23M

4 STOREYS

WARATAH STREET

PROPOSED ROAD

BUILDING A

6 STOREYS 23M

17M

BUILDING D 8 STOREYS

BUILDING B

29M

12 STOREYS 43M

4 STOREYS

6 STOREYS 23M

17M

PROPOSED ROAD

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PARRAMATTA VALLEY CYCLEWAY

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TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN

LEVEL 1: RETAIL / COMMUNITY CENTRE

BUILDING C

RETAIL/ COMMERCIAL GFA = 500m2

THROUGH SITE LINK

HOPE STREET

COMMUNITY LEISURE CENTRE GFA = 1700m2

MULTI PURPOSE COURT

SEATING

25m POOL

WARATAH STREET

PROPOSED ROAD

BUILDING A

THROUGH SITE LINK RETAIL / COMMERCIAL GFA = 1300m2

BUILDING D

RETAIL/ COMMERCIAL GFA = 300m2

BUILDING B

RETAIL GFA = 2500m2

PROPOSED ROAD

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PARRAMATTA VALLEY CYCLEWAY

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TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN

LEVEL 2: RETAIL / RESIDENTIAL HOPE STREET

BUILDING C

COMMERCIAL GFA = 1700m2

PROPOSED ROAD

WARATAH STREET

BUILDING A

BUILDING D BUILDING B

PROPOSED ROAD

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PARRAMATTA VALLEY CYCLEWAY

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TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN

LEVELS 3: OFFICES / RESIDENTIAL HOPE STREET

BUILDING C

COMMERCIAL GFA = 1700m2

PROPOSED ROAD

WARATAH STREET

BUILDING A

BUILDING D BUILDING B

PROPOSED ROAD

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PARRAMATTA VALLEY CYCLEWAY

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TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN

LEVEL 4: RESIDENTIAL HOPE STREET

BUILDING C

PROPOSED ROAD

WARATAH STREET

BUILDING A

BUILDING D BUILDING B

PROPOSED ROAD

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PARRAMATTA VALLEY CYCLEWAY

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TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN

LEVELS 5-6: RESIDENTIAL HOPE STREET

BUILDING C

PROPOSED ROAD

WARATAH STREET

BUILDING A

BUILDING D BUILDING B

PROPOSED ROAD

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PARRAMATTA VALLEY CYCLEWAY

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TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN

LEVELS 7-8: RESIDENTIAL HOPE STREET

BUILDING C

PROPOSED ROAD

WARATAH STREET

BUILDING A

BUILDING D BUILDING B

PROPOSED ROAD

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PARRAMATTA VALLEY CYCLEWAY

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TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN

LEVELS 9-10: RESIDENTIAL HOPE STREET

BUILDING C

PROPOSED ROAD

WARATAH STREET

BUILDING A

BUILDING D BUILDING B

PROPOSED ROAD

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PARRAMATTA VALLEY CYCLEWAY

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TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN

LEVELS 11-12: RESIDENTIAL HOPE STREET

BUILDING C

PROPOSED ROAD

WARATAH STREET

BUILDING A

BUILDING D BUILDING B

PROPOSED ROAD

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PARRAMATTA VALLEY CYCLEWAY

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TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN

LEVELS 13-15: RESIDENTIAL HOPE STREET

BUILDING C

PROPOSED ROAD

WARATAH STREET

BUILDING A

BUILDING D BUILDING B

PROPOSED ROAD

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PARRAMATTA VALLEY CYCLEWAY

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TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN

LEVELS 16-18: RESIDENTIAL HOPE STREET

BUILDING C

PROPOSED ROAD

WARATAH STREET

BUILDING A

BUILDING D BUILDING B

PROPOSED ROAD

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ADG ANALYSIS

BUILDING A

BUILDING B

SOLAR ACCESS TO APARTMENTS

SOLAR ACCESS TO APARTMENTS

CROSS VENTILATED APARTMENTS

CROSS VENTILATED APARTMENTS

ENTILATED APARTMENTS

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CROSS-VENT KEY CROSS-VENT

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2 HRS SOALR ACCESS

CROSS-VENT Cross-vent

2 hrs2 HRS solar SOALR access ACCESS

+ 15 MINS SOALR ACCESS

2 HRS SOALR ACCESS

+ 15 MINS SOALR ACCESS

2 HRS KEYSOALR ACCESS + 15 MINS SOALR ACCESS

+15 mins solar access TN

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+ 15 MINS SOALR ACCESS

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ADG ANALYSIS

BUILDING C

BUILDING D

SOLAR ACCESS TO APARTMENTS

SOLAR ACCESS TO APARTMENTS

CROSS VENTILATED APARTMENTS

CROSS VENTILATED APARTMENTS

DING B

CESS TO APARTMENTS

CROSS VENTILATED APARTMENTS

BUILDING B CROSS VENTILATED APARTMENTS SOLAR ACCESS TO APARTMENTS

CROSS VENTILATED APARTMENTS

CROSS VENTILATED APARTMENTS

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LEVELS 10 - 12

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LEVEL 4

LEVELS 10 - 12

LEVEL 3

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LEVELS 10 - 12 LEVELS 10 - 12

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LEVELS 7 - 9 LEVELS 7 - 9

LEVELS 10 - 12

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LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3

LEVELS 7 - 9 LEVELS 7 - 9 KEY

LEVELS 7 - 9

CROSS-VENT

KEY CROSS-VENT KEY

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LEVELS 5 - 6

LEVELS 5 - 6

LEVEL 2

LEVELS 5 - 6

CROSS-VENT LEVELS 5 - 6

CROSS-VENT Cross-vent

2 hrs2 HRS solar SOALR access ACCESS

2 HRS SOALR ACCESS

+ 15 MINS SOALR ACCESS

LEVELS 5 - 6

LEVEL 2 LEVEL 2

KEY

2 HRS SOALR ACCESS

+15 mins solar access

+ 15 MINS SOALR ACCESS

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LEVEL 2

+ 15 MINS SOALR ACCESS

2 HRS SOALR ACCESS + 15 MINS SOALR ACCESS

TN

LEVEL 3

BUILT FORM EVOLUTION

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G REMOVED TO DEFINE COMMUNAL OPEN SPACE.

5. REMOVED MASSING RELOCATED ABOVE PODIUM.

MASSING REMOVED TO DEFINE COMMUNAL OPEN SPACES

5. REMOVED MASSING RELOCATED ABOVE PODI

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REMOVED MASSING RELOCATED ABOVE PODIUMS

G REMOVED TO DEFINE COMMUNAL OPEN SPACE.

5. REMOVED MASSING RELOCATED ABOVE PODIUM. 5. REMOVED MASSING RELOCATED ABOVE PODI

GS ORIENTED TO MAXIMISE SOLAR ACCESS.

7. PROPOSED MASSING DEFINED.

7. PROPOSED MASSING DEFINED.

GS ORIENTED TO MAXIMISE SOLAR ACCESS.

7. PROPOSED MASSING DEFINED.

7. PROPOSED MASSING DEFINED.

BUILDINGS ORIENTED TO MAXIMISE SOLAR ACCESS

PROPOSED MASSING DEFINED

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SITE ELEVATIONS NORTH ELEVATION (HOPE STREET)

SOUTH ELEVATION

EAST ELEVATION (WARATAH STREET)

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WEST ELEVATION

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EXISTING STRUCTURE PLAN

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PLAN INCLUDES • •

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TRANSPORT CORRIDOR ALONG VICTORIA ROAD 2 TOWN CENTRES, ONE ADJACENT TO VICTORIA ROAD AND ANOTHER SOUTH OF HOPE STREET NORTH-SOUTH OPEN SPACE CORRIDOR CONNECTING TO PARRAMATTA RIVER

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ACTIVE TRANSPORT SIGNALISED INTERSECTION AT KISSING POINT ROAD IMPROVED STREET CONNECTIONS

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OUR CONCEPT - IMPROVEMENTS FEATURE

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FEATURE IMPROVEMENTS

TOWN CENTRE STRATEGY + A MAIN STREET ALONG HOPE STREET

Both the existing structure plan and our concept includes 2 town centres, but ours splits the southern town centre between both sides of Hope Street to create a ‘Main Street’ for Hope Street with a transit plaza and pedestrian connections to ease traffic.

HIGH DIVERSITY OF OPEN SPACES

From our analysis there is a noted gap in the local open space system of small and medium sized parks and plazas. Our concept delivers these spaces with active transport links out to the nearby large regional parks.

HARBOUR PLAZA DESTINATION

The Ermington Boat Ramp is well utilised, providing an opportunity to capture car and foot traffic to create a place-based Harbour Plaza and promenade destination that features retail, commercial + higher density residential.

CENTRAL SPINE RESIDENTIAL DENSITY NUCLEUS

PLACE BASED NEIGHBOURHOOD STRUCTURE

Our concept features a central spine that weaves each neighbourhood and open space together with active transport links and streets. This organises delivery of higher density residential uses away from the precinct edges, protects the existing character of the surrounding low density environment and ensures a sensitive built form transition.

Our concept features 3 distinct place-based neighbourhoods, all tied together by active transport links, streets and open spaces along a central spine. Each neighbourhood features building typologies that are context sensitive to offer housing choice for future residents.

Planning Proposal Urban Design Report, Melrose Park

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THE CONCEPT FOR THE SOUTHERN SUBPRECINCT FEATURES A WATERFRONT VILLAGE LOOK AND FEEL. BUILDING ORIENTATION AND OPEN SPACE PLACEMENT PROMOTES CONNECTION TO THE PARRAMATTA RIVER + PARRAMATTA VALLEY CYCLEWAY.

Planning Proposal Urban Design Report, Melrose Park

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