THE REDFERN NORTH EVELEIGH STRATEGIC VISION March 2021 CONFIDENTIAL I Acknowledgment of Country Figure 1: Front Cover: Carriageworks Night Markets by Jacquie Manning 2018 Transport for NSW respectfully l n : l 5 : e r H f e : acknowledges the Traditional d r 3 m r g a e R i r d , G Owners and custodians of the g ” A i en a “ d y W fr b r rd :5 lco o R a ek land on which the Redfern North mr t l o In f tw oe ae m h Eveleigh Precinct is situated, at: :t on Srev:crs w the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, and recognises the importance of this place to all Aboriginal people. Transport for NSW pays :6 :2 t r er e r its respect to Elders past, present g r e i n g t 40 re i S ,00 rdf 4 n 0 Yra eal, R 0, so and emerging. es m 00 w 0 La Yraes m eal, We recognise the particular cultural, economic, sporting, social and political significance that Redfern represents to Aboriginal people who have cared for this land over countless generations. F k r i : g a 4 ‘Always Was, Always Will Be Aboriginal u P r e n n r e e r r Land’ recognising that First Nations people g f 8 fe i d : d “ r “B e have occupied and cared for this continent W R :7 n i R , o b , r ” : le ” lc en e t s ts om fr r a an ulle for over 65,000 years. r to Rrd t d B gi S R n a: re lwa rdf y l:nrs nrae R Disclaimer Translation and Interpreting Service While all care is taken in producing and publishing this work, no responsibility is taken or warranty made with respect to the accuracy of any information, data or representation. The authors (including copyright owners) and publishers expressly disclaim all liability in respect of anything If you require the services of an interpreter, contact the done or omitted to be done and the consequences upon reliance of the contents of this publication. Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 and ask them to call Transport for NSW on (02) 9200 0200. The interpreter will The information presented in this Strategic Vision is preliminary only and is subject to further investigation. Together with additional community assist you with translation. and stakeholder consultation, future investigations will determine which renewal opportunities are progressed. The photos used within this document include those showing the existing environment as well as precedent imagery from other local, Australian and international examples. The precedent images are provided to demonstrate how they achieve some of the same outcomes proposed for the THE REDFERN NORTH EVELEIGH STRATEGIC VISION Precinct. They should not be interpreted as a like for like example of what will be seen at the Redfern North Eveleigh Precinct. Contents Acknowledgment of Country i About the Strategic Vision 02 Part 05 Consultation 39 Precinct overview 03 Community and stakeholder engagement 40 Precinct renewal priorities 04 Part 06 Next steps 42 Part 01 Redfern North Eveleigh Vision 05 Next steps 43 The Vision 06 Sub-Precinct overview 07 Precinct renewal principles 08 Appendix 44 References and endnotes 55 Part 02 Case for change and planning context 10 Glossary 60 Drivers for change 11 Previous work 13 Strategic planning context 15 Planning controls 16 Part 03 Understanding Redfern North Eveleigh 17 Strategic context 18 Urban context 19 Site context 21 Opportunities and challenges 24 Part 04 Redfern North Eveleigh Sub-Precincts 31 Sub-Precincts overview 32 Clothing Store Sub-Precinct 33 Carriageworks Sub-Precinct 35 Paint Shop Sub-Precinct 37 THE REDFERN NORTH EVELEIGH STRATEGIC VISION 2 | About the Strategic Vision The NSW Government is investing in the renewal The preparation of this Vision has been informed by: of the Redfern North Eveleigh Precinct to create • feedback from stakeholder and community engagement undertaken a unique mixed-use development, located throughout 2020 and from previous planning processes in the area within the important heritage fabric of North • analysis of previous investigations undertaken for the Precinct prior to TfNSW taking the lead on the project as well as relevant state Eveleigh. Australian and international experience and local government strategic planning policies demonstrates that revitalising historic transport • site and design analysis to understand Redfern North Eveleigh and its surrounds buildings can create some of the most desirable • design input, including the State Design Review Panel led by spaces in a city. Connected to the upgraded Government Architect NSW. Redfern Station, the Precinct will be opened Feedback received during public exhibition of this document will up to create homes for new residents including continue to inform and refine the Vision and future planning processes. affordable housing, spaces for the jobs of the TfNSW will continue to consult as planning progresses. future, opportunities for local business and retail, and enrich existing communities through social and cultural spaces. In 2008, a Concept Plan was approved for the Precinct following a design competition. The Concept Plan forms a set of planning controls over the Precinct. Due to significant changes in surrounding areas and the need to meet growth requirements, the renewal approach for the Precinct is being revised. The Redfern North Eveleigh Strategic Vision has been prepared by Transport for NSW (TfNSW) and is the first part of the new strategic planning process for the Precinct’s renewal. The Vision has been developed to: • set the vision, key strategic planning and urban design considerations for the Precinct • understand and reflect the unique character of the Precinct • identify priorities and principles to guide the renewal; • provide flexibility in the development approach to accommodate changing needs and technology and to account for the renewal evolving over time. Further work will be undertaken in subsequent planning stages to determine the amount of required floor space and the Precinct layout that may result in amendments to planning controls. Figure 9: Carriageworks entry sign THE REDFERN NORTH EVELEIGH STRATEGIC VISION 3 | Precinct overview The Redfern North Eveleigh Precinct Renewal is a key city-shaping project that will open up an historic area of Sydney for the first time in about 100 years. The Precinct has significant heritage, a strong diverse cultural mix with a clear Aboriginal identity, and is REDFERN supported by excellent transport connections. Situated NEWTOWN ALEXANDRIA DARLINGTON on the land of the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, TfNSW CHIPPENDALE recognises the importance of this place to all Aboriginal SYDNEY people. CBD CENTRAL The Precinct is in a unique location in Sydney - centrally located close to STAGE 2 UNIVERSITY OF PRECINCT Redfern Station, Macdonaldtown Station, the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, T4 Eastern Suburbs TECHNOLOGY RENEWAL Sydney University, the University of Technology, Sydney, South Eveleigh and and Illawara Line SYDNEY within the broader Tech Central - a NSW Government commitment to create Development site the biggest innovation and technology hub in Australia. TfNSW is undertaking a program of works within the area, associated with this Precinct renewal: UNIVERSITY REDFERN FUTURE OF SYDNEY STATION WATERLOO • Stage 1 Redfern Station Upgrade - New Southern Concourse: the provision T METRO of easy access to platforms 1 to 10 via new stairs and lifts, improving SOUTH STATION connections between the station and key destinations in the area. EVELEIGH M • Stage 2 T4 Eastern Suburbs and Illawara Line Development site: investigation to provide access to underground platforms 11 and 12 through divestment of land above the T4 Eastern Suburbs and Illawara Line. STAGE 1 Redfern Station • Stage 3 Redfern North Eveleigh Precinct Renewal: approximately 10 Upgrade - New hectares located immediately south west of Redfern Station, comprising Southern Concourse the former Eveleigh Railway Yards and the subject of this Strategic Vision. Alongside Redfern North Eveleigh, TfNSW is delivering the Central Precinct Renewal, a major urban renewal program in Australia’s busiest transport interchange – Sydney’s Central Station. On the western fringe of Central MACDONALDTOWN T STAGE 3 Precinct will be the headquarters of Australia’s largest tech company, STATION Redfern North Atlassian. Together, the Renewal projects will revitalise 34 hectares of the city Eveleigh (24 hectares at Central Precinct and 10 hectares at Redfern North Eveleigh), creating a significant investment in Australia’s global city and one of the biggest government-led urban renewal projects in Australia. Figure 10: Aerial view of Redfern North Eveleigh Precinct THE REDFERN NORTH EVELEIGH STRATEGIC VISION 4 | Precinct renewal priorities The following Precinct renewal priorities set the key activities that will be undertaken to inform the next stage of planning works. Connectivity Jobs Social enterprise and affordable housing To maximise the Precinct’s connections, we will The Precinct sits within Tech Central, an active innovation There are a number of social enterprises located at investigate a direct link from the Precinct to the New cluster, and aims to bring innovation at Redfern North North Eveleigh and we will look to build partnerships Southern Concourse at Redfern Station; improved Eveleigh to life to deliver jobs and broader benefits to the across the social, creative and Aboriginal enterprise access to the T4 Eastern Suburbs and Illawarra Line NSW economy. sector. This document sets out the commitment to platforms 11 and 12; walking and cycling connections to deliver at least 5%-10% affordable housing. We will look and through the Precinct;