Urban Design Protocol Version 3.0 Innovation districts “constitute the ultimate mash up of entrepreneurs and educational Institutions, start-ups and schools, mixed use development and medical innovations, bike sharing and bankable investments all connected by transit, powered by clean energy, wired for digital technology “ and fuelled by caffeine Brookings Institute Document Control Version 3.0 03.04.2019 Lot Fourteen | Master Plan | version 4.0 | Renewal SA page 2 Contents i. Purpose 4 01. Urban Structure 8 ii. How to Use the Guidelines 4 02. Urban Grain 10 iii. The Site 5 03. Density and Mix 12 iv. Project Vision 6 04. Height and Massing 14 v. Context and Design Excellence 6 05. Public Realm 16 vi. Place Creation 7 06. Landscape Design 18 vii. Built Form and Public Realm 7 07. Facade and Interface 20 viii. Urban Design Objectives 7 08. Details and Materials 22 09. Resource Efficiency 24 10. Staging and Management 26 NORTH ADELAIDE ADELAIDE ZOO ADELAIDE OVAL BOTANIC PARK RIVER TORRENS / KARRAWIRRA PARRI ADELAIDE BOTANIC GARDENS Entertainment + Event LOT FOURTEEN Culture + Education Health + Bio Med Creation + innovation NORTH TERRACE EAST END PARK LANDS VICTORIA SQUARE / TARNTANYANGGA Lot Fourteen Site Location Lot Fourteen | Master Plan | version 4.0 | Renewal SA page 3 Overview and Scope i. Purpose This document is informed by the Australian Government’s national policy Creating Places for People – An Urban Design Protocol for Urban design is concerned with the Australian Cities. The protocol is a collective liveability of our precincts, towns and commitment to best practice urban design in cities, and contributes to our economy and Australia, developed in collaboration with peak the sustainability of our natural and built community groups and industry organisations. environments. Quality urban design attracts people to visit, live and work, allows businesses The protocol is designed to guide public to develop and prosper, and considers and private development and provides a set built and natural systems in an integrated, of goals, objectives and broad underlying connected way. It also facilitates vibrant principles to guide decision making. The Lot communities by supporting social interaction, Fourteen Urban Design Protocol follows the activities and events. Urban design influences national model by articulating broad principles our physical and mental health and has the for urban design that consider the project’s ability to promote community interaction, unique characteristics. adopt healthy lifestyles and be a positive catalyst for social change. The Lot Fourteen Urban Design Protocol ii. How to Use the Guidelines describes the objectives for the urban design elements included within the Lot Fourteen redevelopment site. These elements can be The following guidelines should be used categorised under the following headings: to inform those developing built form, site infrastructure and the public realm as part of the redevelopment of Lot Fourteen. All proposed development at Lot Fourteen, including works in partnership between the public and private sectors, should be assessed against them. URBAN STRUCTURE It is intended that the guidelines will be URBAN GRAIN reviewed periodically to ensure they are relevant and current to service the needs of DENSITY + MIX URBAN FORM URBAN future development at Lot Fourteen. HEIGHT + MASSING SCALE PUBLIC REALM LANDSCAPE DESIGN ADELAIDE (CITY) DEVELOPMENT PLAN FACADE + INTERFACE URBAN DESIGN PROTOCOLS DETAILS + MATERIALS SITE STRATEGIES RESOURCE EFFICIENCY MASTER PLAN SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC FABRIC STAGING + APPEARANCE PUBLIC REALM MANAGEMENT SCHEDULES TOPOGRAPHY, LANDSCAPE AND ENVIRONMENT AND LANDSCAPE TOPOGRAPHY, Lot Fourteen | Master Plan | version 4.0 | Renewal SA page 4 ADELAIDE ZOO PLANE TREE DRIVE & BOTANIC PARK RIVER TORRENS / KARRAWIRRA PARRI BOTANIC HIGH FROME ROAD SCHOOL ADELAIDE BOTANIC GARDENS UNIVERSITIES - LOT FOURTEEN CULTURE / EDUCATION 7.0Ha ESCARPMENT NORTH TERRACE CULTURAL BOULEVARD T EAST END RUNDLE PARK iii. The Site Lot Fourteen is a key part of the South — Frontage onto the North Terrace Australian Government’s employment, training boulevard, contributing towards a and smart technology industries. The site’s streetscape of central importance to the physical size and strategic location within the civic and cultural life of SA. Adelaide CBD presents a unique development opportunity for the state and one of national — Connected to the future extension of the significance. Frome Road cycleway. The physical characteristics of the site include: — Adjacent to the Botanic tram stop. — A 7.0Ha site with layers of heritage existant — A site sitting on the River Torrens from the former use as the Royal Adelaide escarpment overlooking the Adelaide Hospital. Botanic Gardens, Botanic Park and River Torrens to the north. — Adjacent to the Adelaide Botanic Gardens, and in close proximity to Adelaide’s East End and the Universities of SA and Adelaide. Lot Fourteen | Master Plan | version 4.0 | Renewal SA page 5 iv. Project Vision 3. Sustainability — High level of resource efficiency with great environmental outcomes and new business Lot Fourteen will deliver an exemplar models utilising smart technology. interconnected and intelligent mixed use precinct that integrates industry, education, — Adaptive re-use of existing buildings formerly training, research and community amenities. part of the Royal Adelaide Hospital. It will be supported by low carbon and climate — Flexibility for adaption to changes in market resilient infrastructure, technology and conditions and technological advances. systems that will demonstrate innovation and excellence in urban design, governance and — Minimisation of waste and maximisation of delivery models. water and energy efficiency. The following project objectives are key to — Achievement of a 6 Star rating and realising the Government’s broad strategic “Australian Excellence” outcome through the vision for Lot Fourteen: Green Star Communities assessment tool. 1. Economic Growth and Development 4. Place Making — Growth of technology-based and creative — Distinctive, recognisable and marketable industries. ‘sense of place’. — Diverse and resilient employment — A well-designed public realm that favours community. pedestrian use over vehicles. — Layered economy that includes large and — An active public realm both during the day small businesses, start-ups and supportive and at night. businesses such as cafés and other retail — Built form and public realm that work and service providers that create community together. and destinations. — Integrated and site-specific public art. — Focal point for development of industry clusters including opportunity for collaboration between educational institutions and industry. v. Context and Design — Strong site brand focused on innovation and Excellence clean technology. 2. Liveable Communities The public realm and built form should work — Vibrant, safe and integrated mixed use together to achieve an integrated, mixed use community with a diverse range of business development that displays excellence in design. and employment opportunities, education — Building height, alignment, form, grain and training, retail and recreation. and massing are appropriate to the site — Well connected community both internally topography, open space design, and (pedestrians, cycles and public transport) adjacent built form. and to the surroundings (Universities, — A safe public realm is achieved through Adelaide CBD, Adelaide Botanic Gardens, passive surveillance, active interfaces and etc). attractive and safe landscaping. — Seamless management of the interfaces between adjacent land uses: a workable and consistent mix. Lot Fourteen | Master Plan | version 4.0 | Renewal SA page 6 vi. Place Creation viii. Urban Design Objectives Creative Places: The following objectives summarise the urban design approach to Lot Fourteen: — Embrace and nuture innovation. — Have a unique identity recognisable in the Place creation built form and public realm design and public art. — The built form and public realm work together. — Attract and call for a broad diversity of users and activities. Identity — Bring people and communities together. — A distinct character evident in design reflects the cultural heritage and history of the site — Promote sustainable transport options and whilst embracing new contemporary uses. healthy lifestyles. Flexibility — Interpret and reflect the site’s former uses — Not everything is known and planned from and history while embracing contemporary Day One - buildings and spaces are designed uses. to evolve and accommodate change over time. Connectivity vii. Built Form and Public — Lot Fourteen connects to surrounding land Realm uses and movement networks. Legibility — The overall site layout, buildings and public Buildings must: realm promote easy navigation within the — Reinforce the scale and volumetric site. proportions of the overall site and adjacent public realm. — Work with the existing heritage buildings that are retained. — Address the public realm. — Reach a high standard of design quality. Existing site & — Adhere to current planning legislation and demolition controls. The public realm must: 1. Achieve a contemporary aesthetic and distinctive place within the Adelaide CBD. 2. Support active uses and cultural/community programming. 3. Cater for diverse user groups. 4. Provide for short term uses and activities and build in flexibility so that future uses and Site future facilities can be accommodated. 5.