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5.4 ASSESSMENT OF THE M4-M5 LINK AGAINST THE URBAN DESIGN PRINCIPLES Principle Responses Iron Cove Rozelle Rail Yards Bring locals back to Victoria Road through activation of Offer a parkland destination that stitches together previously An integrated and collective approach remaining project land and integrate community facilities disconnected communities by providing a range of social Create holistic and integrated design solutions generated by such as outdoor gyms, play spaces or recreational spaces. infrastructure at a central, easily accessible location. 1 collaboration across disciplines, the community, stakeholders and government bodies. 1 Connect green spaces and canopy along Victoria Road Reactivate closed off land though new green spaces and and the remaining project land with King George Park links. This will strategically connect a series of significant, An environmental vision and Callan Park. Also, make use of the topography green spaces located in an old creek and swamp bed, and Create a sustainable and enduring design response which 2 along Victoria Road and the remaining project land in the employ WSUD to filter run-off before it enters the harbour. enhances and connects local ecologies and green spaces. harvesting and polishing of water run-off. Integrate Iron Cove active transport network along the Create a new active transport spine that works directly with Cross scale connection of spaces southern edge of Victoria Road, linking to Rozelle in the existing and future connections providing a much needed Prioritise local and regional significant connections that east, Drummoyne and the Bay Run in the north and the funnel between previously disconnected communities, the 3 respond to broader issues, and support aims and initiatives wider network beyond. Bay Run and the CBD. of the local neighbourhoods and the city. Terminate the tunnel portals to the west of the Terry and Use landform to disguise the motorway and maximise A motorway integrated within its context Toelle Street alignment, enabling through connection across usable open space. Co-locate motorway infrastructure to Understand the existing landscape and respond in a Victoria Road. Locate the portals below the adjacent maximise areas of land that would be available for future 4 respectful manor that seeks to enhance and or contribute opportunity sites to minimise amenity impacts on these open space and community and social facilities. Provide back to its context. sites. Also, locate the ventilation outlet between the Victoria a new connection between the Rozelle Rail Yards and the Road carriageways, improving the separation distance from Rozelle Bay light rail stop. residential and commercial receivers. Place sensitive design Scale any proposed built form to respect the existing fine Respect and maintain the unique heritage, industrial Celebrate and work with the character of each place and grain character with materials that are sympathetic to the character and topography of the Rozelle Rail Yards, and destination, responding to their unique histories, materiality, local area. Consult with the community to determine the the port and maritime history of the surrounds. 5 architecture, built fabric, cultural context, landform and range of uses that could be delivered in this area. topography. Improve connections of local streets with Victoria Road for Establish entirely new “public streets” and enhance the A multidimensional user focus pedestrians and cyclists, ensuring universal accessibility. surrounding neighbourhood with new public spaces, and Consider holistically how a diversity of users experience Provide new road infrastructure for motorists as an much needed universally accessible links. Provide new 6 space including all ages, abilities and transport modes for underground alternative to Victoria Road. and upgraded road infrastructure for motorists. a truly inclusive, universally accessible and safe outcome. Investigate opportunities for sensitive growth along With the intended future growth of the area, deliver much Revitalisation, opportunity and economics Victoria Road and portions of the remaining project land. needed and quality open space and social infrastructure Establish opportunities for development that supports and This growth could include low-scale infill development. that works both for existing and future communities. 7 connects existing neighbourhoods, complements and stimulates local economies and provides opportunity for Improve connections along the southern side of Victoria growth across existing and future local industries. Road, connecting to the Bay Run, as well as residents and businesses further east and west along Victoria Road. M4-M5 LINK URBAN DESIGN REPORT 48 ASSESSMENT PRINCIPLE INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO ADDRESSES THE FOLLOWING INPUTS • working across disciplines Beyond The Pavement Principles: 1, 3 • holding regular stakeholder workshops and contribution to design options An integrated and collective approach • prioritising comprehensive community input and Beyond The Pavement UD Goals: a Create holistic and integrated design solutions 1 consultation generated by collaboration across disciplines, the WestConnex Motorway Objectives: 1, 4 community, stakeholders and government bodies. • working with all future plans and government bodies • considering all relevant regulatory frameworks on WestConnex Motorway UD Opportunities: n ,p, q, s, u the site and in surrounding areas. 1 • enhancing connectivity between streets, facilities, neighbourhoods, green spaces, cycle Beyond The Pavement Principles: 4, 5, 6, 9 An environmental vision and pedestrian connections across the site and the city Beyond The Pavement UD Goals: a Create a sustainable and enduring design response 2 • integrating and connecting transport modes which enhances and connects local ecologies and WestConnex Motorway Objectives: 1, 3, 6 green spaces. • connecting local and regional road, cycle, public transport and pedestrian links WestConnex Motorway UD Opportunities: c, d, e, f, g, h, k, l, s • reducing the need for car travel. • ensuring CPTED Principles Driven Designs Beyond The Pavement Principles: 3, 7, 8, 2 • creating safe, legible connections with way Cross scale connection of spaces finding for all user types Beyond The Pavement UD Goals: a, b, c Prioritise local and regional significant connections • ensuring universal design outcomes that respond to broader issues, and support aims 3 • considering the user experience for all modes and initiatives of the local neighbourhoods and the WestConnex Motorway Objectives: 2, 6 including drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and public city. transport users. WestConnex Motorway UD Opportunities: g, h, i, k, l, n, o, r • incorporating heritage Beyond The Pavement Principles: 2, 4 ,5, 6, 9 • respecting and responding to cultural contexts Place sensitive design • respecting and working with the local landform Beyond The Pavement UD Goals: a, b, c Celebrate and work with the character of each place • responding to the natural patterns 5 and destination, responding to their unique histories, materiality, architecture, built fabric, cultural context, • complement the existing built fabric WestConnex Motorway Objectives: 2, 3, 6 landform and typography. • Increasing the legibility of places, buildings, streets and landmarks WestConnex Motorway UD Opportunities: a, b, f, g, m, o, s, t, u • enhancing waterways, creeks and rivers Beyond The Pavement Principles: 3, 7, 8, 2 A multidimensional user focus • using, where possible WSUD Consider holistically how a diversity of users experience • connecting fractured green spaces Beyond The Pavement UD Goals: a, b, c 6 space including all ages, abilities and transport modes • enhancing local ecologies and vegetation WestConnex Motorway Objectives: 2, 5 for a truly inclusive, universally accessible and safe WestConnex Motorway UD Opportunities: g, i, l, m, o, r outcome. • using durable, sustainable and long lasting materials and timeless design. • contributing to urban structure and revitalisation Revitalisation, opportunity and economics Beyond The Pavement Principles: 1, 3, 6 • connecting existing and fragmented spaces though Establish opportunities for development that supports Beyond The Pavement UD Goals: a, c and connects existing neighbourhoods, complements property acquisition 7 and stimulates local economies and provides • capitalising on traffic reduction to enhance local WestConnex Motorway Objectives: 1, 4, 6 opportunity for growth across existing and future local streets and increase neighbourhood liveability WestConnex Motorway UD Opportunities: g, k, n industries. • creating opportunities for urban renewal. M4-M5 LINK URBAN DESIGN REPORT 49 ASSESSMENT WESTCONNEX STAGE 3 (M4 - M5 LINK) - PORTAL DESIGN REVIEW 24 5.1 PORTAL DESIGN: THRESHOLD While tunnel portal design is largely the result of strict controls 5.5 GUIDING PRINCIPLESrelating to speed and volume of traffic, the articulation of these structures has historical and symbolic value. City boundaries 5.5.1 BUILT FORMare oftenDESIGN marked AND with MATERIALS gateways, describing a transition from The built form of all structuresone context for the project to another. would be In detailed this sense in the UDLPthe following to be developed review is not in stages [refer to sectionlimited 7]. Theto only built formtunnel components portals, but of the also project various include: articulations which • Ventilation facilitiesdefine and outletsthis threshold. • Water treatment plants • Electricity substationsThe