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| Creating the City of Innovation P art A GREATER CURTIN DRIVERS FOR CHANGE DRIVERS FOR CURTIN GREATER GREATER CURTIN DRIVERS FOR CHANGE PTAR A Creating THE CITY | OF INNOVATION Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology. CRICOS Provider Code 00301J (WA), 02637B (NSW) © Curtin University 2014 This document has been printed by a Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) chain of custody certified printer on a mixed sources stock FSC® certified, ensuring fibres are sourced from certified and well-managed forests. Cert no. L2/0011.2010 Disclaimer © Curtin University 2014 Document Control Information in this publication is correct at Except as permitted by the Copyright Act The Greater Curtin Drivers for Change the time of printing but may be subject to 1968, this material may not be reproduced, (Part A) has been prepared by the Curtin change. This material does not purport to stored or transmitted without the permission City Project Group consisting of AECOM, Arup, constitute legal or professional advice. of the copyright owner. All enquiries must Block Branding, CBRE, Donaldson and Warn, be directed to Curtin University. Pracsys and Syrinx Environmental PL. Curtin accepts no responsibility for and makes no representations, whether express or implied Contact Second edition as to the accuracy or reliability in any respect Andy Sharp Approved by: Andy Sharp of any material in this publication. Except to Director Properties, Facilities & Development Director Properties, Facilities & Development the extent mandated otherwise by legislation, Curtin University Date: 19/03/2014 Curtin University does not accept responsibility Kent Street Bentley WA 6102 for the consequences of any reliance which may GPO Box U1987 Perth WA 6845 be placed on this material by any person. Tel: +61 8 9266 4428 Email: [email protected] Curtin will not be liable to you or to any other person for any loss or damage (including direct, consequential or economic loss or damage) however caused and whether by negligence or otherwise which may result directly or indirectly from the use of this publication. GREATER CURTIN DRIVERS FOR CHANGE PART A CREATING THE CITY | OF INNOVATION CHANCELLOR’S FOREWORD Curtin University is an institution with an The University has prepared this master incredibly bright future. It brings together plan as the first step in showcasing the the very best minds in research and teaching very best in urban planning and design. and has created a vision for the future that We are forging strong relationships with aims to bring prosperity to all Western business and government to ensure Australians. Curtin is building upon an our goals and aspirations meet the area that already possesses the largest demands and changing face of university concentration of innovative industry and education and delivery. We have every research in the State. We aim to create an desire to create an urban centre that will important economic and innovation hub become a hub of innovation and research. with a rich diversity in culture and the Greater Curtin is set to develop into one arts – a district that celebrates our creative of the most dynamic districts conceived knowledge. Curtin is committed to pursuing for the benefit of Perth and Western this goal with and for the citizens of Perth and Australia. We invite you to join with us in Western Australia so that we may become a making this a truly globally competitive globally competitive knowledge economy. knowledge centre – a Greater Curtin. Greater Curtin is a visionary plan for our future. It is a bold and exciting plan that sets out the COLIN BECKETT transformational changes required to bring CHANCELLOR together the world’s best minds to solve real CURTIN UNIVERSITY world problems. We envisage Greater Curtin to be ‘the place’ to rub shoulders with some of the most dynamic and exciting businesses and community groups in Australasia. It will be a place where large and small businesses and entrepreneurs can exchange knowledge – a place where creative relationships are forged between colleagues. Greater Curtin will give the community, students and companies a unique opportunity to conceive and develop ideas and technologies – a place where innovation and opportunity coexist ready for the taking. VICE-CHANCELLOR’S FOREWORD If the role of the university is to look ever forward, to Business and Research Network – A collection challenge and to create opportunities for its citizens of visionary companies and researchers already by finding new and better ways of understanding our exists in Bentley, and Greater Curtin seeks to world, then Curtin University exceeds these aspirations leverage this critical mass to form new business by bringing to life the Greater Curtin initiative. and research opportunities – multiplying the number of innovative companies within Our vision for a knowledge hub defined by the Western Australia. The Greater Curtin project synergies of research, business and entrepreneurial will demonstrate the network benefits offered enterprise forms the basis of the Greater Curtin to entrepreneurial business and researchers by proposal. Our plans for an urban centre will deliver the promotion of fresh ideas and collaboration significant opportunity for a wide range of knowledge between new and existing innovators. Greater industries, business and research groups and will Curtin is planned to contribute an estimated $4.5B extend to help position Western Australia as a in annual output to the State economy when fully key knowledge economy in Australia and Asia. developed, comprising knowledge exports, value- Greater Curtin is underpinned by a broad spectrum of added industry and significant wages income. innovation and delivers on four key network strengths; These exciting networks provide solid foundations Education and Innovation Network – Meeting for Curtin University and form the cornerstone the demands of future generations will require from which Greater Curtin is implemented. Curtin University to provide contemporary courses We invite all Western Australians to be part and research capabilities that closely align with of Greater Curtin and to participate in making community and business expectations. Greater Curtin Curtin University a leading light in research and will become the centre of research and innovation innovation for this and future generations. in Western Australia, blending new practices for entrepreneurship with business and industry partners. DEBORAH TERRY Social and Cultural Network – With one of the VICE-CHANCELLOR largest humanities faculties in Western Australia, CURTIN UNIVERSITY Greater Curtin will be the place where arts and culture meet technology and innovation. We seek to become the creative hub for Perth and an attractive vibrant destination for the community. Urbanisation Network – Greater Curtin will support an urbanisation economy based around public transport, dense residential and high participation rates of knowledge workforce and visitor populations. In the spirit of great urban places, Greater Curtin will serve its community as a living laboratory where technology and research are visible and accessible to everyone. 1.0 2.0 HE FUTURE INTRODUCTION T MIA PGEA 8 OF acade PGEA 14 1.1 PROJECT 2.1 WHERE IS THE WORLD CONTEXT HEADING AND WHAT CHANGES ARE occURRING? 1.2 PURPOSE OF THE DOCUMENT 2.2 HOW ARE SOCIAL, TECHNOLOGICAL, EcoNOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL AND POLITICAL (STEEP) FACTORS AFFECTING UNIVERSITIES AND SPECIALISED KNOWLEDGE-BASED ACTIVITY CENTRES? 2.3 MAJOR TRENDS AND DRIVERS foR CHANGE 2.4 HOW DO UNIVERSITIES RESPOND TO ENSURE SURVIVAL? 3.0 4.0 5.0 E PS urtin AS ITY roL XT STE C C NE A BUSINESS PGEA 52 PGEA 70 INNOVATOR PGEA 34 3.1 VISION 4.1 INTRODUCTION 3.2 FORECAST 4.2 RoLE WITHIN THE GROWTH CONTEXT OF THE CITY 3.3 VALUE OF CURtin’S 4.3 RoLE WITHIN ECONOMIC IMPACT THE coNTEXT OF THE NEIGHBOURHOOD 3.4 RoLE OF GREATER CURTIN IN THE EcoNOMIC 4.4 CONTRIBUTION TO DEVELOPMENT OF WA SPORT AND RECREATION FOR THE WIDER CITY 4.5 PLANNING foR A SUSTAINABLE CITY 4.6 COMPARATIVE STUDIES OF AcADEMIA 4.7 CITY SHAPING POTENTIAL 1.0 INTRO- DUCTION 9 1.0 The Greater Curtin Master Plan MASTER PLAN CURTIN has been developed by the Curtin ER City Project Group, consisting of AECOM, Donaldson and Warn, GREAT Syrinx, Arup, Pracsys, CBRE and Block Branding. The master plan provides a vision, supporting frameworks and design direction to guide the transformation of Curtin University’s Bentley campus into a vibrant and diverse community, a ‘Greater Curtin’ over the next 20 years. 1.1 PROJECT Its mission is its commitment to leadership, The master plan seeks to fully translate the innovation and excellence in teaching and objectives of both the University and the CONTEXT research, for the benefit of its students and WA Government into tangible outcomes the wider community. Seven objectives for its communities. The goal of the master Greater Curtin encompasses the Bentley underpin this mission statement, namely: plan is to set in place a vision and supporting campus of Curtin University, an area of strategies to guide the transformation of the 1. Governance – a collaborative approximately 114ha, 6km south-east current University from an isolated suburban governance structure that seeks to build of Perth CBD. The Greater Curtin Master campus into a major node of activity. research and development capacity Plan provides spatial strategies to support The master plan seeks to establish a Curtin University’s Vision, the aspirations 2. Knowledge, Research and Training flexible framework that the University and set by the Western Australian (WA) – facilitating partnerships with industry, its partners can work with to guide the Government’s strategic plan for Perth business, government and researchers evolution of an urban centre with a strong and Peel – Directions 2031 and Beyond. It 3. Global Influence – providing an identity, high levels of vitality, community also advances the Curtin Town Structure environment to grow economic benefits interaction and opportunities for growth, Plan, completed in October 2011. for the university, state and nation prosperity and strong partnerships.
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