Haig Park Place Plan Acknowledgement of Country Contact Details the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Is Ngunnawal Country

Haig Park Place Plan Acknowledgement of Country Contact Details The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is Ngunnawal country. The ACT Enquiries about this publication should be addressed to: Government acknowledges the Ngunnawal people as the traditional The Chief Executive Officer City Renewal Authority custodians of the Canberra region. The region is a significant meeting Office Address: Canberra Nara Centre 1 Constitution place to the Ngunnawal and surrounding Aboriginal Nations who have gathered here for thousands of years. Avenue CANBERRA ACT 2601 The City Renewal Authority acknowledges and respects the Aboriginal Postal Address: GPO Box 158 CANBERRA ACT 2601 and Torres Strait Islander people, their continuing culture and the Telephone: (02) 6205 1878 contribution they make to the life of this city and this region. Email: [email protected]

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Contents

Foreword 4

Vision 5 Proposition 6 Place values 7 The Site 9 Context 9 History and heritage 11 Purpose 12

Observation and Engagement 13 How We Engaged 13 Parks worldwide 19 Mapping Haig Park 21 Place Themes and Strategy 22 Themes 22 Desired outcomes 25 The Plan 29 What are the three stages of the plan? 31 Short-term experimentsand activations 32 Monitor and change 38 Long-term improvements 40 Possible futures 46 4 Haig Park Place Plan

Foreword

Canberra has incredible legacy value and role as a city park It identifies a series of short-term of generous green spaces and and urban forest. interventions and activations that beautiful parks. Haig Park in the Due to the diverse interest in the are informed by and reflect what heart of our city is a great example park by local residents and the the community told us during of our city’s wonderful public open wider community, a community previous consultation stages. space. It is a heritage-listed urban engagement process was We will test how people use and forest linking the city’s business and established to consult on how the interact with those temporary retail centre and the growing and public would like to see the park activations to understand if and changing inner north residential used, what they like about the space how well they achieve community suburbs. It is one of Canberra’s most and what they would improve. aspirations for the park. prominent landscape features and The first two stages of community We would like to thank everyone a key community asset, the third engagement, which occurred in for their contribution to date. largest of 11 inner-Canberra district 2017, focused on understanding The place plan represents a great parks. It is important to preserve stakeholder and community views, opportunity to continue this and enhance these spaces in our We encourage you the salient issues and aspirations community partnership. It is a very changing and expanding city. to participate in the for the site and on testing and practical approach that reflects the new interventions and In its current state Haig Park is reviewing draft design concepts for people-focused approach of the underused, perceived as unsafe Haig Park. It included community City Renewal Authority and the activations which are and doesn't meet the needs of workshops, online engagement, important views of the community outlined in this plan to the Canberra community in 2018 stakeholder meetings, drop-in and stakeholders. We encourage help us understand and and beyond. consultations and presentations you to participate in the new The ACT Government and City from subject experts. interventions and activations which achieve the full potential are outlined in this plan to help us Renewal Authority recognise The Haig Park Place Plan presents understand and achieve the full of this wonderful park. the importance and potential of the next phase of the engagement potential of this wonderful park. Haig Park and are committed to process. It aims to establish Haig improving the park so we can all Park as a more inviting and usable Malcolm Snow, enjoy it while ensuring any changes green space while protecting and Chief Executive Officer respect and recognise its heritage strengthening its heritage value. 5

Vision

In 2022 Haig Park will be known The Haig Park Place Plan aims to as an example of how thoughtful provide a path toward making Haig action can transform a living Park a great park. space into something truly Haig Park’s importance lies in its Great parks are representative of the community centrality, its connections to the places of delight Relaxation that uses it. It will be an active past and the links it provides to so and possibility. and reflective place geared many elements of our community. toward recreation, relaxation It is a gateway, a key transit route, and pleasure. and a green belt brimming with Great parks are places of delight potential. and possibility. It will continue to act as an Our individual and collective health urban forest that creates a sense is significantly improved through of respite from the city, while A gateway, interacting with the outdoors. providing greater opportunities a key transit route, Pleasure Great parks provide the arena to for creative action, physical a green belt... conduct such interactions. activity and joyful expressions of community engagement. What we will build together over the coming months and years will result in an appealing, engaging and inclusive space that will become a true destination for the people of Canberra and beyond. Recreation 6 Haig Park Place Plan

Proposition

Haig Park, for all of us.

Haig Park is a place of rest and reconnection. It is a space to create community.

Artist impression, Haig Park 7

Place values

Haig Park, for all of us. Safe Community response Community response A safe community space, “I would like to see fairy lights in “Yes! East-west path through Haig Park is a place of rest and reconnection. where the park encourages the trees and an inviting central the middle would be great.” quiet reflection, community point or large water fountain and It is a space to create community. engagement and active sitting area, with a ‘mall’ style movement through dedicated walking path towards the city.” spaces across all times of day.

Accessible Community response Community response An accessible space linking “Improving pedestrian access “Utilise the open space with key Canberra destinations and and safety around the park pop‑up market stalls, would residential hubs, providing edges.” work well in conjunction with an inviting active travel route light-rail, more pathways and through the city. lighting.” 8 Haig Park Place Plan

Vibrant Community response A landscape with a range of “Hold some monthly events facilities that encourages vibrant throughout the park.” social gatherings and creative pursuits. Paths, play equipment and seating areas that are unique to Haig Park, respectful of heritage and encouraging a diversity of use.

Healthy Community response Community response A healthy urban forest that cools “Keep simple intervention, “We won't be losing the park or the surrounding city, supports a park brings people together, chopping down the trees.” unique Haig Park ecology and kids playground good with maintains its heritage value. nature play.” A place to disconnect from the city and journey through an immersive green oasis. 9

The Site

Context Ainslie District O’ Connor District Playing Field Haig Park’s 19 hectares spread through Playing Field O’CONNOR three suburbs in Canberra’s inner north. It is AINSLIE a significant space adjacent to institutions, commercial occupants and a growing band of residents moving to the increasingly compact city centre alongside the gateway corridor. Its importance will grow as the development of the Northbourne Avenue 0.5 Km 1.0 Km 1.5 Km 2.0 Km residential precinct and the urban renewal TURNER of Braddon, Turner and Ainslie continues. Mt. Ainslie Lookout Enhancing and activating Haig Park in the City Australian National Botanical Garden and Gateway Draft Urban Design Framework BRADDON has been identified as a key city-shaping move that will provide city dwellers with a safe and Australian National appealing green open space. It is a critical University linking element of the city and the suburbs Remembrance Nature Park that surround it.

Canberra Glebe Park Australian City Centre War Memorial

Haig Park 10 Haig Park Place Plan

In 1987 Haig Park was designated North Canberra’s population is a public park, subject to projected to grow by 8% in the the provisions of the ACT period between 2016 and 2020. Government’s Territory Plan, the This will increase the density of key statutory planning document the suburbs around Haig Park and Community response in the ACT. Haig Park is zoned provides the opportunity to turn “Haig Park is a heritage park and Urban Open Space (PRZ1) with the park into a destination. part of its beauty are the trees.” the objective of contributing to the recreational and social needs of the community as well as protecting flora and fauna habitats and corridors, and natural and cultural features.

North Canberra 8% growth between 2016-2020

Suburb Population 2018 Male Female Medium Age Children 0-14 Adults 15 - 64 Seniors 65+ Population Forecast 2020

Braddon 6,186 51.5% 48.5% 29 4.9% 88.8% 6.3% +5.92% O’Connor 5,738 48.8% 51.2% 34 16.6% 71.6% 11.8% +1.39% Turner 4,204 51.1% 48.9% 31 7.8% 82.6% 9.6% +4.02% Ainslie 5,330 45.9% 54.1% 41 17.5% 64.2% 18.3% +0.62% Average Total 5,364 49.3% 50.7% 34 11.7% 76.8% 11.5% +2.99%

The data was collected from ACT Treasury, the pdf can be found on the following link: https://apps.treasury.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1041280/ACT-Population-Projections-2017-2020.pdf 11

History and heritage

The history of Haig Park Haig Park is also subject to Special Requirements in the National dates from the founding Capital Plan, the strategic plan for years of the national Canberra and the territory that capital. ensures they are planned and developed in accordance with their It was constructed in 1921-23 as a national significance. The special windbreak/shelter belt, planted requirements seek to conserve the east-west to protect the emerging park’s landscape and environmental city centre from dust-laden qualities, in particular its historic and north-westerly winds. The original aesthetic importance. plantings were designed by Charles Weston and were laid out in rows. Programs of thinning and Conservation tree replacement were undertaken in the 1940’s and 1980’s to maintain management plan the integrity of the original A conservation management plan planting structure. Today there are that recognises and protects the significantly fewer trees in Haig history and heritage of Haig Park Park, with few original plantings in has been prepared independently existence. from the place plan and will A view toward Haig Park 1928 In 2000 the park was listed on ultimately be approved by the ACT Aerial view of Civic looking up the ACT Heritage Register for Heritage Council. It will provide Northbourne Avenue, from over City Hill its significance as a landscape heritage guidelines to direct the – National Archives A35606311 feature, in particular for its mass ongoing protective care of places plantings designed to function or items of heritage significance. All as a windbreak. proposed works within the park will be subject to assessment under the conservation management plan. 12 Haig Park Place Plan

Purpose

The goal of the place plan is The Haig Park Place Plan will: to collate and interpret the • Be used as a guiding document community’s suggestions and to implement and evaluate opinions from consultation into action. a strategic document with clear • Focus on key elements and Adaptability Accessibility principles and actions to achieve the strategic focus from the a vision for Haig Park. consultation process. This place plan utilises a • Provide an actionable community-led approach implementation strategy for to goal setting, renewal and short-term “quick win” goals as programming. It offers a collection identified in the document. of activations and interventions in the park to encourage an iterative Key place plan attributes: and adaptive program of change. • Adaptability The intent of the plan is to inspire • Accessibility and lay out a way forward that • Inclusiveness addresses all aspects of the park. • Collaboration The place plan builds on the phase 1 and phase 2 community It is proposed that the place plan engagement summary reports, is updated on a three-year cycle, the place utilisation study and the reviewing community inputs, conservation management plan incorporating successes and draft documentation. dropping failed experiments. Collaboration Inclusiveness 13

Observation and Engagement

How We Engaged Workshop 1 Online feedback Inform > Consult > Involve > Collaborate Our approach to engagement is focused on eliciting a community vision for the park, documenting possibilities needed sad community concerns and unused ugly boring creepy lackluster dated recording ideas to inform the thoroughfare linear green barrier undervalued direction of change. The decision sanctuary special gloomy nature developable overgrown to develop a place plan instead uniform refreshing dense potential dangerous unsafe of a traditional masterplan allows straight-lined atrocious unobtrusive dowdy unloved barren unusable us to activate the ideas of the unwelcoming cool unsettling over-tree-ed scary underutilised scary romantic overhaul- community with greater agility eyesore park forbidding ready bleak uninspired promising asset and flexibility. A place plan is a dark bland boring precious collaborative process facilitating creepy neglected big underutilised tired constructed ust-for- bleak overgrown not-for-sale underdone restful awful community-driven reimagining passing- outdated useless scary- plantation waste after-dark through vacant uiet and reinvention of public spaces. dero uniue valued eerie tranuil These word clouds capture spooky wasted ethereal disgusting corrupted community feedback on how needed uninhabited unmaintained commute they perceive the park from empty abandoned honesty ominous phase 1 community consultation. peaceful 14 Haig Park Place Plan

Place utilisation study

A utilisation study was undertaken Park (Canberra), Kings Domain in 2017 to gather information on (Melbourne) and Green Park Movement count by gender how people used Haig Park based (London) have been observed to on direct observation. be destination parks, attracting a Weekday The key findings arising from the large percentage of visitors both nationally and internationally. 100 study were: 90 • More people move through the Fast facts: 80 70 park than stay within it for a • The utilisation study counted 60 period of time. a total of 668 people using the

of peopl e 50 • Nearly two thirds of park users park and 1360 moving through 40 be r are male. Haig Park, over a two-day period. 30 m

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• Dog walking is the most popular • 19% of visitors to Bryant Park are N 10

activity in the park. locals. 0 • Children and seniors make • Spruce Street Harbour Park had 7-8am 8-9am 9-10am 10-11am 12-1pm 1-2pm 2-3pm 3-4pm 5-6pm 6-7pm 7-8pm 8-9pm up less than a quarter of park 750,000 visitors in summer 2017. Weekend users overall. • From 2012 to 2016, Haig Park had 100 The utilisation study employed seven public land use bookings 90 the methodology used in Jan in comparison with Weston 80 Gehl and Birgitte Svarre’s How to Park’s total of 311. 70 Study Public Life. A comprehensive • The fun run in Kings Domain 60 summary of the process and 50 can attract up to 30,000 r of peopl e

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findings are contained in the b participants in a single event. 30 Haig Park Masterplan and CMP • 34% of Green Park’s visitors are 20

Utilisation Study Report. Nu m 10 from London, 26% are from 0 Exemplar parks such as Bryant the United Kingdom and the 7-8am 8-9am 9-10am 10-11am 12-1pm 1-2pm 2-3pm 3-4pm 5-6pm 6-7pm 7-8pm 8-9pm Park (New York City), Spruce Street remaining 37% are international. Harbor Park (Philadelphia), Weston

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Community consultation phase 1

The first phase of community engagement This included a workshop with community Key findings focused on understanding stakeholder and members that sought to identify a long-term • People value and appreciate the park as a community views, issues and aspirations for vision, short-term improvements to activate large green space close to Canberra’s city Haig Park. It was held over nine weeks from the space and characteristics for the different centre. late January 2017 to mid-April 2017 with 552 areas within the park. More than 550 people • The park needs to be enhanced to meet the people participating. participated in this consultation phase. The needs of the changing urban area around it. following methods were used to gain the • The community prefers the park to provide insight from the community: for a variety of different activities. • Online survey • Many would prefer an improvement of • Written submissions infrastructure. • Drop in consultation sessions • Haig Park has a different feel in different areas. • Stakeholder group meetings • People value the trees, and some supported • Workshops removing sections of trees to allow for more natural light and activation. Our aim • Increased exercise opportunities were • Explain the significance of Haig Park. supported. • Provide context including heritage and • Enhancing biodiversity through plantings sustainability reports alongside findings from and wetlands was supported. the utilisation study. • Involve the community members in More information is available identifying a long-term vision for Haig Park, in the Phase 1 Community Engagement short-term improvements to activate the Summary Report. space and characteristics of the different areas within the park. • Understand stakeholder and community views, issues and aspirations for the site. 16 Haig Park Place Plan

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10% 6% 3% Amenities Safety Bridge

12% Trees

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4% Open space 9% Other

17% Activities 5% Lighting 1% 1%

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Community consultation phase 2

Phase 2 community consultation tested design ideas with the community. 'Love it or loath it' comfort level The ideas and feedback received in the first phase of engagement were used to develop draft themes, objectives and principles. The second phase ran from May to June 2017, with over 533 people participating. Their feedback was received from Key outcomes the following methods: • The community indicated a • Online survey strong interest in the activities Love it proposed. 19% • Workshop • Markets and events were some of • Drop-in consultation sessions Like it the most commonly supported • Stakeholder group meetings activities, with support for Turner 33% • Written submissions as the right location. • An online discussion board • Several people requested facilities • A speaker series to allow and encourage exercise including basketball courts, disc Our aim golf, and a pump track. • Report on feedback received • The biodiversity of Haig Park from community consultation should be maintained and phase 1. strengthened. • Collaboratively develop core • The community supports the Live with it strategies to inform the draft naturalisation of Sullivans Creek. 31% place plan. • The community suggested • Obtain stakeholder inputs to a change in tree species to Lament it inform the development of a increase biodiversity. place vision and proposition. 13% Loath it More information is available in the • Test key design ideas. 4% Phase 2 Community Engagement Summary Report. 18 Haig Park Place Plan

Edges Pathways Activities

22% 25% 30% 61% 56% 55%

18% 17% 15%

Comfortable to very comfortable with Moderately comfortable with some aspects the design ideas and comments that of the design, but would like some changes Do not support at all. build on ideas. or more information. HAIG PARK 19 HECTARES HAIG PARK, CANBERRA 19HA HYDE PARK, LONDON 142 HA Scout hall Events for babies Toilet HAIG PARK 19 HECTARES Walking tours Electric/gasHAIG PARK, BBQs CANBERRA 19HA ScavengerHYDE PARK, hunt LONDON 142 HA PicnicScout tableshall YogaEvents for babies OffToilet leash dog exercise area Walking tours Gardening Electric/gas BBQs Scavenger hunt Family days Picnic tables Yoga Festivals Off leash dog exercise area Gardening CENTRAL PARK, NEW YORK 341 HA Craft workshop NatureFamily walksdays Zoo 19 MarathonFestivals Nature Observatory IceCraft skating workshop CarouselCENTRAL PARK, NEW YORK 341 HA CircusNature walks BoatZoo rides FerrisMarathon wheel StorytellingNature Observatory Parks worldwide RidesIce skating IceCarousel skating The following parks have been analysed to provideHistoryCircus a events PoolBoat rides greater understanding of the potential within Haig Park. Ferris wheel FishingStorytelling BRYANT PARK, NEW YORK Rides MusicIce skating festivals Bryant Park HistorySpruce events Street Harbor Park Weston Park

TheatrePool 3.8 HA SPRUCE STREET HARBOUR PARK, PHILADEPHIA

BLACK MOUNTAIN PENINSULA - 22 HECTARES Fishing Outdoor movies Beach volleyball BRYANT PARK, NEW YORK HAIG PARK 19 HECTARES Music festivals SPRUCE STREET HARBOUR PARK, KINGS DOMAIN, MELBOURNE 36HA Running tracks Ice skating rink WESTON PARK

3.8 HA SPRUCE STREET HARBOUR PARK, PHILADEPHIA SailboatTheatre racing Pop-up shops PHILADELPHIA WESTON PARK, CANBERRALawn games 55HA BLACK MOUNTAIN PENINSULA, CANBERRA 17HA HAIG PARK, CANBERRA 19HA Beach volleyball Outdoor movies Ice skating Puppet show Free wireless access Water seating BBQ BBQs Scout Hall Running tracks Ice skating rink SPRUCE STREET HARBOUR PARK, MusicKINGS events DOMAIN, MELBOURNE 36HA Treasure hunt Toilets Live music Cycling Boating / windsurfing Toilets Sailboat racing Pop-up shops CircusLawn games Tennis centre Merry-go-round FoodPHILADELPHIA trucks Drinking water Canoe entry point Electric/gas BBQs Puppet show Free wireless access EventsIce skating for kids Roller disco Open-air library DrinkingWater seating vans Fishing Swimming Picnic tables Treasure hunt SculpturesToilets CarMusic shows events Playground Bryant Park HammocksLiveSpruce music Street Harbor Park Fixed orienteeringWeston coursePark Fishing Off leash dog exercise area This 3.8 hectare park is located in New York. Philadelphia’s Spruce Street Harbor Park Weston Park is a 55 hectareCircus park in Canberra CulturalTennis centretours MusicalMerry-go-round performances Food trucks Markets It is privately managed with community Lawnwas games created in 2013 and is open from May toPicnic shelterthat offers barbecue facilities, picnic tables, Playground Roller disco Open-air library EnviromentalEvents for kids events Yoga Chess events throughout the year including outdoor CircusDrinkingOctober, vans offering live music, food trucks, magicPicnic tablesdrinking fountains, toilets, playgrounds, Cycling Playground BoulesSculptures movies, ice skating, fitness classes, musical shows and more. The park is most popular in miniature train rides MemorialsandCar wildshows kangaroos. A performances, chess, and recreational activities MagicHammocksthe eveningsshow when temporary lights in thePlayground gallery, café and the Yarralumla Nursery attract Walking trails Cultural tours Musical performanceson the lawn. There are toilets, restaurants and a trees create magical atmosphere. visitors throughout theMarkets year. Haig Park Place Plan Juggling LocalLawn artgames displays Swimming Drinking water merry-go-round as permanent infrastructure in Well Known Parks Yoga Chess Enviromental events Yoga the park. FestivalsCircus Toilets Picnic tables Memorials TaiBoules Chi Scale at A1 Date Revision Drawing Number Magic show Walking trails Toilets 1:20000 23/5/18Haig ParkA Place Plan KnittingJuggling SK-004 Park icons are drawn to the same scale. Local art displays Windsurfing WheelchairWell access Known Parks Yoga Festivals Wheelchair accessible Liberty Swing Tai Chi Scale at A1 Date Revision Drawing Number 1:20000Dogs prohibited23/5/18 A Knitting SK-004

JOHN KNIGHT MEMORIAL PARK, CANBERRA JOHN KNIGHT MEMORIAL PARK, GLEBE PARK, CANBERRA 4HA TELOPEA PARK, CANBERRA 8HA CANBERRA 11HA Wheelchair access Toilets Toilets Electric/gas BBQs Toilets Electric/gas BBQs Playground Electric / gas BBQ Playground Drinking water Playgrounds Drinking water Picnic shelter Fitness equipment Picnic tables Picnic tables Disc golf course Dogs prohibited Dogs on leash Fixed orienteering Stage Cycling Picnic tables Boat ramp Canoe entry point Haig Park Place Plan Local Parks Cycling

Scale at A1 Date Revision Drawing Number 1:20000 23/5/18 A SK-005 HAIG PARK 19 HECTARES HAIG PARK, CANBERRA 19HA HYDE PARK, LONDON 142 HA Scout hall Events for babies Toilet Walking tours Electric/gas BBQs Scavenger hunt Picnic tables Yoga Off leash dog exercise area Gardening Family days 20 Haig Park Place Plan Festivals CENTRAL PARK, NEW YORK 341 HA Craft workshop Nature walks Zoo Marathon Nature Observatory Ice skating Carousel Haig Park Circus Boat rides Ferris wheel Storytelling Rides Ice skating Kings Domain Green Park History events Pool Fishing BRYANT PARK, NEW YORK Music festivals

Theatre 3.8 HA SPRUCE STREET HARBOUR PARK, PHILADEPHIA

Beach volleyball Outdoor movies HAIG PARK 19 HECTARES Running tracks Ice skating rink SPRUCE STREET HARBOUR PARK, KINGS DOMAIN, MELBOURNEGREEN 36HA PARK, LONDON 19HA BEHESHT MADARAN PARK, TERAN 19HA HAIG PARK, CANBERRA Sailboat racing Pop-up shops PHILADELPHIA Lawn games Ride tour Marathons Scout Hall Puppet show Free wireless access Ice skating Furniture hire Sculptures Toilet Water seating Kings Domain Green Park Haig Park Music events Treasure hunt Toilets Live music Kings Domain Park’s well-known featuresMemorials London’s Green Park is 19 hectares, the same Haig ParkMemorials is one of Canberra’s large green Electric/gas BBQs (decomissioned) include the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, the Shrine size as Haig Park. During the year it provides spaces. It contains toilets, electric and gas Merry-go-round Circus Tennis centre Food trucks of Remembrance and the Pioneer Women’sPop-up marketspop up markets, fitness classes and tours. barbecues,A apark playground, dedicated picnic to tableswomen and it Picnic tables Roller disco Open-air library Events for kidsMemorial. The Melbourne park contains a Many key memorial services and celebrations is also known for being an off-leash dog park. Drinking vans popular jogging track and offers a rangeFitness of classesare held within its bounds. The Park is open to In recent yearsFamily it hasday been events a place where for periodicmen are welcome into the park Off leash dog exercise area Playground Sculptures Car showsactivities throughout the year such as musical the public at all times. events, mostly occurring in the Braddon end Hammocks events, ice skating, circus, car shows and more. of the park. Markets Cultural tours Musical performances Lawn games Enviromental events Yoga Chess Circus Memorials Boules Magic show Juggling Haig Park Place Plan Local art displays Well Known Parks Yoga Festivals

Tai Chi Scale at A1 Date Revision Drawing Number

1:20000 BATTERY PARK,23/5/18 NEW YORK A Knitting SK-004

GUAPULO PARK - QUITO

BATTERY PARK, NEW YORK 10 HA PARQUE DE GUAPULO, QUITO 19HA Esplanade - shared pedestrian cycle track Pop up playgrounds Bench seating Nature play Lawns Theatre Volleyball courts Live music Dining Cinema Memorials Music festivals Playground Events Ping pong tables Industry festivals Pool tables Classes Lily pond - waterfall Dance festivals Rock grotto Party hall

Sandpit / fountain - kids play After school care Haig Park Place Plan Ampitheater (storytelling sessions) Food markets Parks of Similar Scale

Scale at A1 Date Revision Drawing Number 1:20000 23/5/18 A SK-006 21

Mapping Haig Park

View towards View from the eastern Sullivans Creek Lonsdale Street section towards Ainslie Turner parkland public usage and longevity. and usage public diverse its values, community and historic recreational, its of recognition activation, park’s the to ensure established Ten have key been themes Themes Place Themes and Strategy and Place Themes 22

Strategy Theme visual Theme historical character. historical its protecting and conserving significance of park the while Promote the historical park the of elements significant conserve and Protect Heritage the park. the throughout cyclists for passage that provide networks safe cycle integrated Introduce park the within and through greater connection to provide thoroughfares and pathways interconnected Introduce Linkages Haig Park Place Plan Place Park Haig Strategy Theme visual Theme user-friendly place. Create amore and functional infrastructure existing upgrade and amenities Introduce Infrastructure of the park. of the richelements biodiversity significantProtect and conserve Haig Park in to sustainability promote initiatives environmental and natural amenity Introduce Biodiversity not just athoroughfare.not just Turn Haig Park into adestination, park the value of cultural rich the Enhance Identity during the day and night. Increase of the park the use park the throughout greater visibility creates that strategy light aformal Introduce Safety 23 Strategy Theme visual Theme age groups. to opportunities different Provide arange of play opportunities nature play Develop Play 24

Health and fitness Healthand and fixed-term infrastructure. long-term for astrategy Develop park across the track arunning Introduce More the year. across events manner sustainable an environmentally in park the of use the Increase Destination Provide apark to all ages. park the nature the of complement that activities of range adiverse Provide program Cultural Haig Park Place Plan Place Park Haig the park. the to enliven improve and actions and aims deliverable the with along consultation the through gathered input community from drawn havepark been the for outcomes desired The Desired outcomes

Strategy Theme visual Theme • • • • • park the of values heritage the respect and To conserve Heritage the park to the community. of the symbolism Respect heritage site. Enhance Haig Park a as of the park. of the biodiversity the conservation support Actively park. that explores of the the history signage educational Introduce the park. the historical significance of Promote greater of awareness • • • park the within and into To connections strengthen Linkages Masson Street. Masson and Street Girrahween AvenueNorthbourne at movement across cyclist and pedestrian Enhance cyclists. and which caters to pedestrians link an east-west Develop within the park. destinations through and and of linkages aseries Establish • • • • into the park. into the access pedestrian improve to the streets Slow park edge treatment. with an appropriate ground lines desire existing Enhance streets. dividing between connectivity optionsExplore to enhance watercourses. between barriers circulation and crossings to break down of bridges aseries Establish 25 Strategy Theme visual Theme • • • • • park use of the and To function the enhance Infrastructure 26

strategies. alternativeExplore parking park to enhance greenspace. parking car Remove within the Provide facilities. barbecue better blocks. amenities Investigate options additional for to ensure and amenity. usability Upgrade the existing toilet block

• • • • recreation loops. recreation and to connecting park, activities multiple within locations the Introduce water at stations options. powered solar Explore infrastructure. Introduce digital facilities park. to of the accommodate uses civic site the existing depot Repurpose Biodiversity • • • • • lung a green as To status Park’s Haig enhance biodiversity. to enhance understory the park’s aplantingDevelop for strategy nature of the park. to and enhance public the history atree plantingDevelop strategy and of plaques signage. the use prominentIdentify trees through biodiversity. and its history park’s to enhance understanding of the an educationalDevelop strategy waterways. existing naturalDevelop to edges • • • • Park Haig of To identity unique the celebrate Identity as landmarksas points. and focal enhance park and identity act toIntroduce elements artistic Create a“park heart”. context. city linking the park to the wider signage wayfinding Install major thoroughfares. particularly context, along city to define park the within the asignage strategy Develop Haig Park Place Plan Place Park Haig Strategy Theme visual Theme night and day of at times toall be place To asafe Park is Haig ensure • • • • Safety hours. moreacross than business just Facilitate apark that functions branches within the understory. disrupted by and vistas views to astrategy enhance Develop the trees. whichstrategy celebrates Introduce lighting adecorative throughoutvisibility the park. greater creates that strategy Introduce aformal lighting Play • • • nature activities and between To connections strength tree species. and celebrating biodiversity exploration for all ages, Investigate options treetop for and table tennis facilities. playgrounds, pump tracks formalised play such as for opportunities Develop nature play. for opportunities Develop

• • • and bike facilities. Investigate options skate for Creek. Sullivans awater playDevelop area in park. dog an enclosed Develop 27 Strategy Theme visual Theme • • • community local the of needs To recreational the meet Health and fitness Healthand 28 fitness. andcamps other forms of group including boot activities yoga, that allow various for recreational Provide ground plane treatments distances. with various options track for arunningDevelop track caters to multiple groups. age Introduceequipment fitness that

• Parkland. appropriate locations such as Turner Consider and facilities lawn for games. courts bocce basketball half courts, infrastructure suchsporting as fixed long-term for astrategy and Develop • • • other people To to meet aplace provide Destination activity areas. activity operators and seating near. Provide cafe for opportunities hire. public for opportunities may cater with to multiple uses, Introduce building acivic that caters all for ages. Introduce acommunity that library

Cultural program Cultural • • park the to within do things of range To adiverse provide markets. farmer’s and carnivals festivals, largefor such music events as Upgrade Turner parkland to allow markets. food and filmfestivals festivals, sculpture including park, and programs withinactivities the an calendar events for Develop Haig Park Place Plan Place Park Haig 29

The Plan

These stages are cyclical and allow ongoing spaces as the heart of every community. The Haig Park Place Plan evolution and community participation Strengthening the connection between people sets out three stages: throughout its lifetime. The first short-term and the places they share, placemaking refers experiments are expected to be in place for a to a collaborative process by which we can short term experiments period of six months, during which they will be shape our public realm in order to maximize monitored and feedback from users sought. shared value. More than just promoting better and activations, evaluate Following feedback the nature or location of urban design, placemaking facilitates creative the short-term experiments may be adapted patterns of use, paying particular attention to the and change, and long- (if they are retained), entering another period physical, cultural, and social identities that define term improvements. of monitoring. The process will continue until a place and support its ongoing evolution. With a decision is taken to either implement the community-based participation at its centre, experiment as a permanent improvement or an effective placemaking process capitalizes discard it as unsuccessful. on a local community’s assets, inspiration, and This process adopts a placemaking approach potential, and it results in the creation of quality to the evolution of Haig Park, as explained by public spaces that contribute to people’s health, Project for Public Spaces: happiness, and well being”. - Project for Public Space. “As both an overarching idea and a hands-on approach for improving a neighbourhood, The core intention of the plan is to encourage city, or region, placemaking inspires people people to visit Haig Park. to collectively reimagine and reinvent public 30 Haig Park Place Plan

Activity mapping

Attractive Less attractive • upkeep + maintenance • poorly landscaped upkeep • pedestrian accessibility and maintained areas • lifeless and inactive areas • events + activities activities • pathways + lighting • unsafe areas • biodiversity • major development • engagement of heritage values • socially stagnant sport • softer edges to Sullivans Creek • poor connectivity • social inclusion • poor lighting • sport + recreation areas • safe places safe places • food + beverage • nature play soft edges • amenities • active edges biodiversity 31

What are the three stages of the plan?

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activation selection. and spaces withinand spaces the park activations. for existing gaps to exist use Opportunities park. permanent damage footprint or within the to completely be removable, causing no within are They the park. designed activity promoting high and drawing visibility public occur can inThey the park immediately, introduction of amore permanent approach. will obtained prior to be feedback the will monitoredcommunity be usage and trial and ideas suitable different locations, Short-term experiments and will activations and ranging events 6and 12 months. from 3, installations involves temporary stage This funding and to approvals Subject activations and experiments Short-term 32

Strategy Theme visual Theme Heritage • Activations • works Physical within the park. talks educational of Program of the park. exploring the heritage artwork Educational signage and • • • • • works Physical Linkages watercourses. circulation barriers between Bridge crossings to break down through park. enhancing existing desire lines Alternate treatments for along the length of the park. Street crossings at key locations at key grid city locations. connections North-south (linemarking). measures quick and light link cycle East-west through Haig Park Place Plan Place Park Haig

Strategy Theme visual Theme works Physical Infrastructure • • • • • Reclaim carpark for civic activities. Reclaim carpark activities. civic for and types. Trial locations infrastructure Seating throughout the park. lots. parking into beds existing pocket Grass loops. recreation and toconnecting activities withinlocations the park, Water at stations multiple • Activations • • Maintenance or pavilion. stage sitedepot such apop-up as to the existing uses civic Install cameras. and security regime cleaning toilet Improve Street. ofend Mort Fix and refresh toilet at block the

• Activations • works Physical Biodiversity Sullivans creek and understory. and creek Sullivans particularly along outcomes, appropriatethe most planting Trial to plant determine species of the park. and biodiversity demonstrating the history Educational signage Identity • Activations • • works Physical focal points. landmarks as and act and the park to enhance identity Sculptural within elements context. city to define park the within the Avenue Avenue and Limestone suchfares Northbourne as Signage along major thorough- throughout the park. Wayfindingsignage

33 Strategy Theme visual Theme • Maintenance • works Physical Safety 34

that pose a safety risk. asafety that pose Attend to and trees dead dying trees. the lightingdecorative amongst Lighting along key linkages and Play • • • Activations • Maintenance within the park. checkers and chess tennis, Game facilities such table as Mobile pump track. up playground within the park. naturePop-up play and apop- andwater pick-up bowls bags. walking amenities suchDog as Health and fitness Healthand • • • • Activations through and within the park. Encourage walking walking and dog within park. the classes fitness facilitate bootcamp and group yoga, organisations with local Partner to Running distances. of different tracks equipment. Fitness Haig Park Place Plan Place Park Haig Strategy Theme visual Theme Activations • • • • Destination events andevents cultural program. parkland to facilitate larger Provide facilities in the Turner hire. public for opportunities cater with to multiple users, Pop up building civic that could seating. with associated vans coffee or cafés temporary Provide for opportunities seating. loose with associated library Pop-up Cultural program Cultural • Activations • Strategic event. arts other or temporary festival within the park such sculpture as introduce and programs activities an calendar events toDevelop the program. organisationslocal to deliver with partnerships Develop

• • • • • Farmer’s markets Farmer’s Carnivals Music festivals/performances. markets Food screenings Film 35 36 Haig Park Place Plan

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Legend

Linkages East-west cycle link Built form New – Existing through way Mature trees North-south cycle link Newly planted trees Lit shared path Reclaimed carpark

Health & Fitness Road crossings Running track Edge path & on-street parking Enhanced desire lines Bridges Fitness equipment Sporting infrastructure

Infrastructure Biodiversity Upgrade Naturalise waterways, Digital facilities retention ponds Water stations Educational signage Slow street Understory planting Toilet facilities Tree planting strategy

Identity Play Identity signage Nature play Wayfinding signage Formalised play Sculptural elements Tree top walks Dog park

Destinations Cultural Civic building Markets Mobile library Festivals Mobile food van Walking tours Mobile gallery Outdoor films Carnivals 38 Haig Park Place Plan

Monitor and change

The success of these activations Global Designing Cities Initiative will be measured through various by the National Association of City channels and assessed against Transportation Officials. Public a firm and well researched set Space Public Life audits capture of criteria. Community data and distinct qualitative and quantitative feedback will be collected in person metrics that, when read together, and online. Feedback on the inform a holistic understanding of success of short-term experiments the public realm. and activations and how they might “Public Space” is the physical and be modified, or the next round of operational conditions in which experiments and activations to be public life occurs. “Public Life” included will be sought. observes people’s movement and Findings will be made public behaviours within public space. through regular updates to the City Together, public space and public life Renewal Authority website. measure the current performance This ongoing and iterative data of public space, enhancing collection will provide a firm basis comprehension of the physical, social for the ongoing development and and environmental factors that make delivery of a program of works for public space successful. the park. Using the utilisation study as our The methodology will be informed baseline data, a series of audits by a place audit framework, would be undertaken to objectively regarded as the best practice assess how the short-term methodology for mapping public experiments and activations are performing against the key themes places. In 2018 the ACT Government Measuring the performance and desired outcomes identified developed a place audit framework of public space that adopts the Public Space for the park. Full audits may not be Public Life practices advocated required dependent on the nature by Jan Gehl and Gehl Architects, of the experiment and activations Project for Public Space and the that are being monitored. 39

Measures of success The success of the park will be measured against the City Renewal Authority success indicators. Non-financial success criteria that will Community be measured are: People and Diversity and business • People and activity – maximising pedestrian footfall, ensuring activity and activity sentiment equitable access and mobility and providing public amenity via the power of “free”. • Diversity and vitality of place – the provision of artistic, cultural and leisure activities; events; market exchange; retail offer; and the focus on pedestrian comfort and safety. • Community and business sentiment – ensuring urban design outcomes exceed community satisfaction and experience; builds business confidence; and is considered a place of great attractiveness. • Viable opportunity – Creating places that ensure economic success; promote a night economy; add tourism potential; underpin investment and renewal attractiveness; and stimulate development approvals. • Resilient and sustainable communities – ensuring that heritage values are protected and enhanced as guided by the conservation management plan. Seeking opportunities through adaptable re-use; fostering demographic diversity; and climate-smart design. Resilient and Viable sustainable opportunity communities Heritage activations. short-term and experiments monitoring and evaluation of throughdemonstrated proposals have broad support, confirmation that the implementedbe following Long-term improvements will approvals and funding to feedback, Subject improvements Long-term 40

Strategy Theme visual Theme Heritage • • • works Physical • • Strategic tree program. Maintenance and replacement and signage. park through of plaques the use prominentIdentify trees within the of the park. that explores the historical nature Educational signage and artwork historic and public nature of the park. Tree planting to strategy enhance the in Canberra. history understanding of the park’s Educational to strategy enhance • • • works Physical Linkages watercourses. circulation barriers between and crossings to breakdown Create of bridges aseries of the park. crossings along the length Street and atMasson street and Street Girrawheen AvenueNorthbourne at crossing across cyclist and pedestrian Enhance cyclists. and which caters to pedestrians link an east-west Develop • • • and Torrens Street. Street Girrawheen along particularly park, into the connections pedestrian Better treatment. with an appropriate ground Enhance existing desire lines path. Creek Sullivans including streets dividing between Enhance connectivity Haig Park Place Plan Place Park Haig Strategy Theme visual Theme Strategic Infrastructure • works Physical • • • amenity. ensuring and safety, usability Upgrade the existing toilet block infrastructure throughout the park. Upgrade and replace Additional amenities blocks. anda consistent identity quality. lighting, etc.)poles flag to ensure throughout the park (seating, Strategy infrastructure for • • • • • digital facilities. digital Infrastructure that provides depot site. the existing Repurpose movements. and cycle prioritising pedestrian streets Reconfigureperimeter park of the park. aroundstrategies the perimeter Create alternative parking behaviour. anti-social and remove for opportunities the park to enhance greenspace parking pocket Remove within • • Strategic Biodiversity enhance biodiversity. of the park to understory Planting the for strategy improved. and be itcan how biodiversity understanding of the park’s Educational to strategy enhance • Activations • Works Physical here, owl. like the powerful introduce the characters live who in the park and biodiversity the publicConnect with purposes. and amenity recreationalfor in the Turnerof ponds parkland Considerthe the park. inclusion water withinassociated courses and Creek Sullivans Naturalise 41 Strategy Theme visual Theme • • works Physical • • Strategic Identity 42 landmarks and focal points. focal and landmarks as park and identity act Sculptural to elements enhance Avenue and Avenue. Limestone Entry markers at Northbourne and unique identity. bollards) has astrong poles, flag waterbarbecue, stations, (seating,strategy lighting, Ensure the infrastructure park context. to city the wider Wayfindingsignage, linking the

• • • • Strategic Safety under the tree canopy. Strategy to enhance lines view through greater visibility. contributing to enhanced safety which celebrates the trees while lightingDecorative strategy and destinations. enhance lighting along linkages Formal lighting to strategy improvement. for identify areas to audits safety Ongoing • Activations throughout the day and evening. in the park encourage activity the programUse to of events • • • works Physical • Strategic Play Enclosed dog park. dog Enclosed facilities. tennis table and playgrounds, pump tracks Formalised play such as with Sullivansassociated Creek. Nature play, particularly and tree species. celebrating biodiversity exploration for all ages, Investigate options treetop for Haig Park Place Plan Place Park Haig

Strategy Theme visual Theme Works Physical • • • • • Health and fitness Healthand parkland. lawn at games may located the Turner be and facilities for courts bocce half courts, infrastructure. basketball sporting Fixed of group fitness. and camps otherincluding, forms boot yoga, to allow various for recreational activities plane ground appropriate an Introduce options for track distances. Running track with various multiple groups. age Introduceequipment fitness caterto to recreational for opportunities Develop fitness.

• • • works Physical Destination more positively to themore park. positively form such that itcontributes toview reshaping the building hallUpgrade the scout with a program. cultural Turner parkland to support Formalise facilities within the hire. public for opportunities cater with to multiple users, building civic scale that may apermanentDeliver small- • • Strategic program Cultural strategy being developed. being strategy from the art opportunities Introduce findings and program of events. ensure a consistent annual to partnerships Build • • • • • • • • within the park such as: and programs activities calendar to facilitate ongoing Formalise the events Activations Farmer’s markets Farmer’s Carnivals Music performances markets Food screenings Film talks Tree festival Light festival Sculpture 43 44 Haig Park Place Plan

Long-term improvements map

Subject to approvals and funding 45

Legend

Linkages East-west cycle link Built form New – Existing through way Mature trees North-south cycle link Newly planted trees Lit shared path Reclaimed carpark

Health & Fitness Road crossings Running track Edge path & on-street parking Enhanced desire lines Bridges Fitness equipment Sporting infrastructure

Identity Play Identity signage Nature play Wayfinding signage Formalised play Sculptural elements Tree top walks Dog park

Destinations Cultural Civic building Markets Mobile library Festivals Mobile food van Walking tours Mobile gallery Outdoor films Carnivals 46 Haig Park Place Plan

Possible futures

Building on the proposition that Haig Park Eastern is “for all of us” and the finding that there are distinct areas within the park that are more suited to certain activities, four “possible futures” have been developed to capture each character. These possible futures provide a window into the types of outcomes that might be expected based on the feedback received through the observation and engagement phases to date. They will be highly influenced by stages 1 and 2 (Short term activations and experiments, and Monitor and change) as Artists impression outlined above. A place for reflection, respite and connection. The strength of the existing canopy and its grounds invite a quieter approach to the park. Discrete educational signage will inform visitors of the park’s history and the vegetation throughout. Purpose-built seating will encourage families and individuals to take stock and admire the beauty and heritage of the eastern end. 47

Central Western Southern

Artists impression Artists impression Artists impression

The lively extension of Braddon’s strong urban An active natural hub in the city for all ages to A rare opportunity right on the city’s heart. A place to meet, see and be seen. take in Canberra’s magnificent seasons and doorstep to bring the Canberra community The young and old will congregate around engage in activities that strengthen the body together and strengthen public life. A place for food trucks, take in film screenings and and mind. Park and play equipment co-mingle culture - music, theatre, film, markets and performances, and continue to build on the with areas to sit, meet, meditate and exercise. food - uniting in the fantastic green expanse, strong and satisfying relationship to street life The naturalisation of Sullivans Creek will provide surrounded by trees and the hint of the city in the city, creating closer ties to their Canberra a reference point, either side of which the skyline. A space where local entrepreneurialism through spending more of their recreational community will be able to leave their indoor can take flight, filled with pop ups and savvy time out in it. environs and connect with the outdoors. activations that can engage and enrich the community. Eastern

Provide a program of educational talks within the park

'Desire lines should be kept as natural, keep it wild. Don’t pave everything'

Introduce dog walking amenities such as water bowls and pick up bags

Artists impression Artists impression Central

Introduce temporary sculptural Develop an events elements within the park to calendar to enhance identity and act as introduce activities landmarks and focal points and programs within the park

'Chess boards would be a welcome attraction, like those of Hyde Park, Sydney. Chess is highly inclusive: everyone from ages 5-90+ can play, regardless of background and ability.'

Artists impression Artists impression Western

'Keep simple intervention, park brings 'A running/bike track along people together, kids playground good the length of the park, with nature play' including a bridge over Sullivans Creek, children's playground and BBQ areas.'

'Naturalising creek to create softer edges and places kids can engage with creek and encourage increased biodiversity around the water source would be great' Artists impression Artists impression Southern

Music festivals/ performances Introduce a pop up civic building that could cater to multiple users, with opportunities for public hire

'Hold some monthly events throughout the park. It would be great for a few food stalls, wine tasting pop-ups or even a market!'

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