CANTERBURY TOWN CENTRE PUBLIC DOMAIN STRATEGY · CANTERBURY TOWN CENTRE PUBLIC DOMAIN STRATEGY PRELIMINARY DECEMBER 2007 3 Contents 1.0 Introduction 1.1 What is the public domain

Environmental Partnership PRELIMINARY DECEMBER 2007R

CANTERBURY TOWN CENTRE PUBLIC DOMAIN STRATEGY

Canterbury City Council

Prepared forAnnand Alcock Urban DesignBy:

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Contents

1.0 Introduction

1.1 What is the public domain strategy1.2 Public domain in Canterbury1.3 Format of the public domain strategy1.4 Glossary of terms 1.5 Public domain Maintenance and Management1.6 The Canterbury Town Centre public domain masterplan

2.0 A vision for public domain 2.1 Generally2.2 Public domain strategies2.2.1 Character and Identity2.2.2 Activation2.2.3 Places2.2.4 Sustainability

3.0 Design principles 3.1 Generally3.2 Cooks River Walk3.3 Streets Canterbury Road Charles Street3.4 Market Lane3.5 River Walk linkage lanes3.6 Plazas and Squares3.7 Tasker Park

4.0 Design and materials treatments4.1 Design and materials treatments for public domain elements • Pedestrian pavements • Road pavements • Kerbs • street and park furniture • lighting • planting • fences / barriers l level changes • signage • services and infrastructure


1.1 What is the Public Domain Strategy ?

This Strategy has been prepared to provide those responsible for the implementation of improvements to the “Public Domain” through the Canterbury town centre redevelopment area with a coordinated set of design and material principles upon which improvement works can be developed. The strategy supports the Canterbury Town Centre Development Control Plan as the key planning policies for the redevelopment area.

The design and materials principles provide general design and materials directions upon which detailed design should be developed for individual sites.

1.2 Public Domain in Canterbury

Public Domain can be defi ned as ‘ the publicly owned and usable network of urban spaces including streets, squares, and open spaces” (South Sydney Public Domain Manual). Design for the Public Domain includes consideration of the relationship of built form (architecture) and infrastructure as signifi cant shapers and determinants of the quality of the public domain environment.

The Public Domain Principles (Section 3.0) aim to ensure that the various components that help shape urban spaces are coordinated and integrated in a manner that is sustainable, functionally effi cient, aesthetically pleasing, and safe.

1.3 Format of the Manual

The manual is arranged as described on the diagram bottom right.

1.4 Glossary of terms

The area of public domain planning and controls has a range of terms which have specifi c meaning and which have been used through this manual.

The following list identifi es the defi nitions applying to the terminology used in this document.

component identifi able aspect of the public domain to which varied function, usage, visual character, and public domain role can be identifi ed. - may include the riverwalk, streets, lanes.

DDA Disabilities Discrimination Act - identifi es requirements for equality of access for all potential users of public domain

element the items which comprise the fabric of the public domain and which may vary between public domain components - may include paving, furniture, planting.

1.5 Public Domain Management and Maintenance

Successful and enduring public domain is a function of not only design, materials, and programme of usage, but also effective maintenance and upkeep.

Key issues for ongoing management to address will include:

- ongoing establishment maintenance of all street tree plantings and planted areas (weed management, irrigation, pruning management)

- paving cleaning on street trading areas (in particular) and unit paved areas generally

- rubbish management

- programme of events for foreshore promenade

- review of design / development proposals for compliance with DCP and Public Domain Plan

It is noted that irrigation provision to landscaped areas should ideally be made through a water management system integrating stormwater harvesting or grey water recycling.

introduction

Above: the Canterbury town centre study area

Above: format of the strategy

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1 introduction1.6 The Canterbury Town Centre Masterplan

The arrangement of public domain spaces in Canterbury Centre is to be signifi cantly shaped and determined by the Structural Design Framework and Development Control Plan.

The Public Domain Manual builds upon these strategies in providing principles for the planning and design of public domain areas, and should be read in conjunction with these documents.

The Public Domain Strategy Plan below identifi es the proposed structure of the urban redevelopment of Canterbury Centre defi ning key components of the public domain which are referred to in this document.

Cooks River Walk

Market Lane

River Walk linkage lane



Canterbury Road - New Centre

Squares / Plazas:Civic Square

Squares / Plazas:Interchange

Charles Street

Tasker park

Above: Public Domain Masterplan

Canterbury Road - old town


2.1 GenerallyThe way in which public domain is appreciated by the community is determined by the sum of the parts which shape and comprise the public domain. Community perceptions are infl uenced by a variety of factors relating to ease and functionality of use, quality of facilities, and design and visual fabric. It is important that principles for individual components of the public domain are based on a clear understanding of the overall vision for the use and appearance of public areas.

a visionThe following vision has been identifi ed for the planning, implementation, and use of public domain in the Canterbury Centre:

“ that public domain in Canterbury facilitates community uses, activities, and experiences through development of a connected and legible framework of stimulating spaces that reinforce local and regional linkages and incorporate sustainable and coordinated design in compliment to the river front context”.

2.2 Public domain strategiesThe public domain strategies defi ne broad guiding directions that inform the development of design and materials principles, and provide an assessment benchmark for these principles (along with ongoing guideline and detailed design development) through the Canterbury Centre.

A general discussion of factors is provided, along with a proposed strategy statement, and key words which should be considered in development of planning, design and management responses.

a vision for public domain 2

Public domain in Canterbury town centre must promote an appropriate and recognisable identity and encourage use of public spaces


2.2.1 Character and Identity

It is essential that the public domain of Canterbury centre develop an identity that builds upon its physical, cultural, and social characteristics. The river front location of the site suggests that links to the river front and related views should be maximised. The fl ood prone nature of the foreshore suggests that generally public domain treatments should be simple and robust in design and materials.

Planning for the public domain can facilitate a balance of continuity and diversity that maintains legibility, whilst at the same time providing visual interest and differentiation where desirable.

Character of public domain in Canterbury should also refl ect the principal role of the precinct as a residential neighbourhood, and facilitate a sense of place and community.

Strategy:

Public domain development to refl ect the clear, linear grid development pattern established in the town centre masterplan, and provide a simple, robust, and sustainable character for public domain spaces.

This should be refl ected in uncomplicated, broad, and generous design structure and patterns formed by the confi guration of spaces, layout, materials, and colours of paving, and the layout and structure of tree and understorey planting.

Design solutions should respond to the strong visual and access linkages to the riverfront, providing a sequence of spaces and views to the river and open space of Tasker park beyond.

The development of the public domain should redress the lack of an existing “green” identity through the post industrial precinct. This may be established through the development of simple, robust, and bold street tree and open space planting approach that affords signifi cant and recognisable visual and recreational amenity.

Key Words for planning, design, and management

linkages riverfront riparianlinear & straight edged fl oodprone overlook

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Character and identity are shaped by the cultural and physical characteristics of the site, the planning, design, and materials fabric developed, and the community usage and spirit that evolve.


2.2.1 Activation

A fundamental requirement for public domain development and management is the provision and facilitation of “active” public space. The level of activity primarily relates to how the space is perceived by a potential user. To encourage public use and become “active”, public areas must be clearly identifi ed as part of the public domain.

This is achieved partly through an appropriate level of continuity in design and materials theme, but also through the proportions / scale of the space in relation to adjoining uses. Public areas and access enclosed between other strongly private uses (eg residential) are usually of less value for public use and activity.

In addition to the scale and proportions of public domain, the treatment of the edges to adjoining uses is also important in achieving an “inviting” public space. Many existing public foreshore accessways to residential development are not successful due to a highly “privatised” character eg: continuing the design and materials identity of adjoining residential spaces and development.

The facilitation of safe and secure open spaces is also important in encouraging active usage. Sensible design, maintenance of adequate visibility and sight lines, appropriate lighting strategies, and realisation of an adequate level of use all contribute to a safe and secure public domain environment.

Finally the management of the public domain in realising public activity is important. The knowledge that the space may / will provide for high levels of usage and potentially generate noise and other impacts must be considered in the design of the space and of adjoining private open space and built form.

Strategy:

Public domain, adjoining uses and edges to adjoining uses to be designed and managed to recognise, facilitate, and encourage active use of the public space. Adjoining uses and edges to be designed in coordination with and consideration of, the design and intended / potential usage of public spaces.


active interactive safeenlivened and fun public attraction generous space inclusive people friendly

a vision for public domain 2

Activation of public domain through facilitating and legitimating public use is a key strategy for Canterbury


2 a vision for public domain2.2.3 Places

In support of the creation of character and identity is the fundamental need to generate attractive “places”.

Places will become the recognisable and identifi able face of the town centre. The physical characteristics of the centre generate a number of obvious “place” opportunties including:

- the waterfront

- terraces overlooking the waterfront

- linking streets and lanes connecting the waterfront to the development

- the “main street” (Canterbury Road)

- the station transport interchange

Strategy:

Each of the places will have a functional role in which access will be a common factor. Certain areas will adjoin retail commercial frontages and may also cater for trading out by cafes and restaurants. Other areas should be more passive, with less structured usage and allowing for more low key informal use (eg seating, viewing).

It is appropriate that design and materials responses reinforce the identity and function of the spaces but also that common threads of continuity in design and materialscan link the spaces as part of an integrated whole.


Variety Amenity LinkedSafe

A range of places will play a role in the public domain - each should promote a recognisable design and materials identity whilst maintaining an overall thread of continuity to recognise the centre as a whole


a vision for public domain 22.2.4 Sustainability

The selection and deployment of materials, management of waste and stormwater in the public domain, biodiversity benefi ts of plant selections, and control and management of human uses and activities are all factors that should be recognised in the planning and design processes.

Strategy:

A visible sustainable design practice is a priority of the public domain program. Design and deployment of materials should address the minimisation of the use of construction materials and products that deplete non-renewable natural resources, have high embodied energy values (in production), or create unreasonable or unnecessary pollution or other harm to the environment in their supply and / or production,

Where possible recycled materials should be used in public domain works including concrete, base course material for pavements, and landscape soils, planting mixes, and mulches.

Where possible use porous pavement surfaces to soft landscape fi nishes through open space to maximise infi ltration, assist ground water recharge.

Water sensitive design strategies such as infi ltration, and biofi ltration should be pursued to practical locations such as the riverfront walk.

The selection of plant material through the public domain must respond to functional and aesthetic criteria whilst maximising use of site indigenous plant material to improve habitat integrity. Such plant material should preferably be propagated from locally sourced cuttings or seed stock.

In addition planting schemes to the waterfront (the river walk) should aim to redress the loss of overhanging foreshore vegetation which is critical to healthy aquatic habitat.

The sustainable design treatments will aim to promote awareness of natural systems and values in the area and as such must be visible and understandable to the community. As such public domain should integrate coordinated interpretative measures including signage and public art that evaluate the public about the environmental strategies in place.


Visible Systems Practical Maintainable

Sustainability should be recognised as a fi ndamental principle to be applied in a “whole of life” approach to public domain.


3.1 Generally

Design Principles are provided for each of the public domain components in the Canterbury Centre.

The principles are provided as a basis and reference for the development of public domain design and materials solutions. Principles are set out under generic headings relevant to the public domain component.

The principles for public domain components encompass several general goals:

• planning and design to facilitate and encourage community usage of public domain areas in particular to foreshore locations.

• a simple range of public domain design and materials approaches to enhance continuity and cost effectiveness / practicality for implementation and maintenance.

• sustainable design and materials strategies to be applied to all public domain areas.

• maximise compliance of public domain design and materials treatments with Disabilities Discrimination Act (DDA) requirements for universal access.

The principles are formatted as listed:

Visionbroad objectives for public domain planning.

Desired outcomes for design / implementationspecifi c objectives for key aspects of the planning, design, and implementation of the public domain component as identifi ed through the stakeholder workshop.

Issues to be addressedissues to be addressed through this document and in ongoing design development.

Design Principlesprincipales to be followed in planning, design, implementation, and maintenance / management of public domain components.

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3.2 Cooks River Walk

Vision:Foreshore walk to provide an uncomplicated and accessible setting for a range of public activities (including through access) within a unifi ed landscape setting.

Desired outcomes for design / implementationUsage

• legitimised public usage and enjoyment of the waterfront that is not compromised by adjoining private domain

• facilitate the use of the foreshore as a gathering space

• incorporate both active and quieter spaces

• encourage relationships with publicly active building frontages (eg retail, food)

• interactions with, and interpretations of the natural environment, including aquatic habitat, riparian areas and parks

• strong links to adjoining spaces

Accessibility• promenade to have shared pedestrian / cycle role

• legible and functional pedestrian / cycle links to east and west along river and to Tasker park (across river)

• stair access to integrate informal terrace seating overlooking river

• appropriate night lighting for night use avoiding unreasonable impacts on residential amenity

• way fi nding signage to local and regional destinations and routes

• managed or restricted access to areas of enhanced native vegetation as required

Place / character• develop / promote the foreshore as being a destination for the local and regional

community• design and character should develop both continuity and diversity / variation in

appropriate balance

• public art should be incorporated as design element infl uencing overall design - not merely as an overlay / installation

• sustainable and appropriate recreational use to be supported through facilities

• distinct areas or spaces delineated for structurally diverse native vegetation

Design• water land interface (seawall) to be considered as key design element - provide

unifying treatment at waters edge

• effective treatment of public / private interface(and related 2 metre level change) to minimise impacts on residential views and amenity whilst ensuring an inviting and functional public foreshore

• adequate width of public foreshore open space adequate to facilitate public use and promote public “ownership”

• integration of restored riparian areas with recreation, visual and infrastructure requirements

Various Examples:The level change between foreshore and overlooking terraces should be optimised as a design opportunity - enhancing seating opportunities and variety of outlooks


Example: -Pyrmont Waterfront:The river walk at canterbury is to be as focal public domain space of the new centre- providing a place for activity, rest, and viewing

Landscape

• consistent provision of medium to large scale shade trees• recognition of “whole of river” landscape / visual setting viewed from tasker park

and along river• advanced / mature landscape implementation• recognise ecological connectivity as a landscape design principle

• soften the visual impact of development with structurally diverse native vegetation

Biodiversity

• Enhance terrestrial and aquatic habitats to provide for a diversity of native fl ora and fauna

• promote a diversity of vegetative structure: native grasses and ground covers, shrubs, understorey and canopy species

• provision of natural ecological function/ processes where possible including infi ltration, habitat friendly seawall edge (eg niches in structure).

Issues to be addressed• landscape treatment of 2 metre level change between foreshore and main terrace

level for fl ood requirements

• recognition of existing urban or “man made” character of seawall edge to reclaimed land

• implications of potentially staged implementation on function of promenade,

• implications of potentially staged implementation on continuity of design, materials, and construction quality

• provide signifi cant riparian vegetation.


3 design principlesDesign PrinciplesUsage

1 provide for legitimised public usage and enjoyment of the waterfront that is not compromised by adjoining private domain and private uses

2 recognise active public function of foreshore promenade in design of adjoining foreshore residential and commercial development

3 facilitate the use of the foreshore as a gathering space through incorporation of larger gathering / event spaces off or adjoining the main promenade

4 incorporate both active and quieter spaces

5 provide for habitat connectivity along the river corridor in the form of vegetated strips and tree canopy

Accessibility

6 provide level, shared pedestrian and cycle access (2.5 minimum width) located to landward edge of river walk for through cycle and pedestrian / jogging access to full length of frontage

7 provide stairway access connections to linkage streets / lanes

8 provide universal access walkway or ramp to foreshore terraces from river walk

9 Provide shared access link under bridge to Canterbury Road through broadwalk extension of existing inadequate width. Lower level to achieve required head height.

Place

10 character of foreshore walk should provide both continuity in design theme, materials (paving, planting, and furniture) to reinforce foreshore linkage whilst also incorporating potential for diversity and variation in spaces adjoining the walk

11 incorporate public art as a formative design infl uence to the foreshore promenade space - provide public art elements refl ecting coordinated themes

12 potential interpretation of land / water interface (eg. reclamation, pre-existing bay landscape) in public art elements to walk

Design / Materials

12 provide simple coordinated materials theme to the walk generally

- in situ exposed aggregate concrete pavement to shared cycle / pedestrian path and foreshore path nodes

- shotblast unit pavement adjoining stair accesss to terraces above

- boardwalk decking adjoining seawall as shared access link under bridge extending width of existing access.

- unifi ed foreshore edge treatment to top of seawll (eg capping element)

- pedestrian light elements located on one alignment

13 provide “plaza” spaces at junctions of the promenade with linkage laneways (providing a variety of seating / shade options and design treatments with specifi c design theme

14 provide habitat “niches” and / or edges to seawall intertidal zone to encourage aquatic habitat where repair or construction is carried out

15 provide seating through both furniture seat elements and incidental seating (eg. walls)

Landscape

16 provide riverfront planting of significant foreshore tree planting (Swamp Mahogany)

17 provide lower level Riparian Vegetation Nodes at regular intervals along waterfront.

18 foreshore native tree planting to overhang water where possible19 steel frame and wire trellis implemented to face of 2m walled edge to promenade

as unifying element - apply consistent design detail and plant species

Refer to indicative plans and sections on the following pages.


design principles 3River Walk

Vegetation species• Water edge overhanging planting: Trees:- Eucalyptus robusta (Swamp

Mahogany)

Understorey:- Banksia integrifolia (Coastal Banksia)- Melaleuca styphelioides (Prickly Leafed Paperbark)

Shrubs:- Banksia spinulosa- Banksia robur- Bauera rubioides- Hakea salicifolia- Leptospermum juniperinum

Groundcovers:- Lomandra longifolia cv Tanika- Juncus krausii- Poa labilliardi (Sydney Fine Leaf Form)

• Vegetation overhanging the waterway is to be provided along the foreshore in beds, having a width of not less than 1-2 metres, length of no less than 10 metres and spacing at minimum 40 metre centres

Surface Finishes• Exposed aggregate concrete path to

shared accessways

• Steel decking to foreshore boardwalk link

• Large format exposed aggregate unit pavement to thresholds of overlooking plazas / squares

West

Central

East

E

D C B

A

Refer to pages 18 and 19 for cross sections


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Section D

Section C

Section B

Section E refer page 17 for location

Plan- West at Canterbury Pond

B

C

C


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Elevation- river walk north at Canterbury Road

River Walk

Section A - Refer page 19 for location

Section A- East of Canterbury Road

Plan detail- River walk/ Market lane junction

Robert street pedestrian axis- bridge link to Tasker Park

Elevated Terrace


3 design principles3.3 StreetsVision:The Canterbury Road streetscape should provide an inviting, generous character that optimises year round and day / night usage in a framework of robust quality and sustainable design and materials.

Desired outcomes for design / implementationPlanning / structure• reinforce visual / pedestrian / cycle links between street and water front

• street pattern accessible to regional street network

• building alignment and articulation to reinforce street corridor

• intergrate parallel parking

Usage• encourage relationships with publicly active building frontages (eg retail, food)

Accessibility• provide for a high level of pedestrian amenity

• optimise pedestrian amenity to areas of public building frontage (eg retail, commercial, service activities)

• provide clear line of travel adjoining property line / building alignment to meet DDA requirements

• appropriate night lighting that provides for night use limiting impacts on residential amenity

Place / Character• streetscape to be attractive and inviting environments for the public

• quality character of streetscape environment to enhance amenity and identity

Design• consistency in design and materials treatments

• provide for year round pedestrian amenity and public usage

• reinforce pedestrian priority where practical / appropriate

• effective treatment of public / private interface to minimise impacts on residential amenity whilst ensuring an inviting and functional public streetscape

• interaction between residential frontages and street to be encouraged

• provide rest areas / refuges off the main pedestrian through routes

• public art and sustainability themes refl ected in street footpaths

• street corridors to optimise water sensitive design principles where appropriate

• tree planting to be employed to reduce spatial scale of statistics and related vehicle speeds

Landscape / materials• simple robust palette of materials

• hierarchy of materials treatments to refl ect street pattern

• streetscape design to be refl ected in - and infl uence built form design

• shady tree lined avenues to be provided - potentially move species as part of interpretative strategy

• materials selection and use to consider minimisation of maintenance

• street tree selection to integrate indigenous species as practical

• advanced / mature landscape implementation

Issues to be addressed

• where built form does not defi ne public / private domain interface - resolution of extent of design and materials treatments can be problematic.

• resolution / treatment of services and infrastructure

• responsibilities for ongoing management / maintenance of streets and compatibility of treatments with resources / capabilities

Canterbury Road in addition to having a primary vehicular movement role is also a highly important pedestrian corridor. This should be refl ected in the level of pedestrian amenity provided


Canterbury Road

Design Principles

Usage

1 Encourage retail / commercial activity to street frontages

2 residential building entries to address the street

3 discourage on street trading generally to Canterbury Road due to high traffi c volumes - focus on river front terraces

Accessibility

4 provide for high level of pedestrian amenity to all streets (tree planting, attractive / traffi cable pavements

5 provide for clear line of travel along building frontage to met DDA requirements

6 optimise pedestrian amenity to areas of public building frontage (eg retail, commercial, service activities)

7 awnings (building over) to full street frontage for pedestrian amenity

Place / Character

7 formal design arrangement of elements in intrgrated pattern (pavements, trees, lighting)

8 wide boulevard landscape character

Design

9 road corridor widening to allow for generous footpaths and tree planting

10 quality pedestrian unit pavement from building line to kerb

11 kerbside evergreen tree planting to footpaths in tree pits to facilitate winter solar access, and reinforce urban boulevard character

12 no driveways to Canterbury Road

13 integrate public art themes and environmental/ heritage interpretation into footpath pavements as part of a coordinated approach.

Landscape / materials

14 Materials palette:- concrete kerb- shotblast concrete unit pavement footpath- possible permeable pavement to parking bays

- seating and bin furniture set out in coordinated layout with paving and street tree planting pattern

1.21 integrated street and pedestrian lighting / banner poles setout in coordination with footpath pavement, tree planting and furniture design

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Section E

Section G

Section H

H

E

G

Section E- detailed view


Canterbury Road

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Tree species• Footpath street tree planting:- Lophostemon confertus (Brushbox)

Footpath pavement• Shotblast unit pavement

Detail plan- New Centre


Charles StreetUsage1 residential building entries to address the street

Accessibility

2 provide for high level of pedestrian amenity (tree planting, attractive / traffi cable pavements

3 provide for clear line of travel along building frontage to met DDA requirements

Place / Character4 attractive and inviting environments to the public

5 urban character of street with full width pavement to property line (private gardens beyond)

Design6 formal native avenue tree planting in islands between parallel carparking bays

Landscape materials

2.10 Materials palette:

- concrete kerb

- asphalt footpath

- possible permeable pavement to parking bays

- Eucalyptus amplifolia (Cabbage Gum) tree planting

- no seating or bin furniture

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Tree species• Footpath street tree planting:- Eucalyptus amplifolia (Cabbage Gum)

Footpath pavement• Asphalt

A

Section A


design principles 33.4 Market LaneVision:An active, vibrant shared access street environment that is fl anked by retail frontages with anchoring public spaces at either end

Desired outcomes for design / implementation

Planning / structure• reinforce visual / pedestrian / cycle links between centre and water • building alignment and articulation to reinforce street corridor

Usage• encourage relationships with publicly active building frontages (eg retail, food)

Accessibility• provide for a high level of pedestrian amenity• optimise pedestrian amenity to areas of public building frontage (eg retail,

commercial, service activities)• provide clear line of travel adjoining property line / building alignment to meet

DDA requirements• appropriate night lighting that provides for night use limiting impacts on residential

amenity

Place / Character• attractive and inviting environments for the public• quality character of streetscape environment to enhance amenity and identity

Design• reinforce pedestrian priority• street corridors to optimise water sensitive design principles where

appropriate• tree planting to be employed to reduce spatial scale of street


Issues to be addressed• control of vehicular access in zone of grade shareway pavement• gradient of roadway down to lower space• resolution of carpark access


3 design principlesMarket Lane

Tree species• Street tree planting:- Platnus digitata (Cut Leaf Plane)


Design PrinciplesUsage1 retail frontage to address street

Accessibility2 high level pedestrian amenity (tree planting, attractive / traffi cable pavements3 provide for clear line of travel along building frontage to met DDA requirements

Place / Character4 identifyiable node within the overall centre - potential for specifi c design treatments

/ features

Design6 integrate and link pedestrian access to riverfront terrace

Landscape materials7 Materials palette:- concrete kerb- shotblast concrete unit pavement footpath- seating and bin furniture set out in coordinated layout with paving and street tree

planting pattern

8 integrated street and pedestrian lighting / banner poles setout in coordination with footpath pavement, tree planting and furniture design

9 Deciduous tree planting to maximise solar access10 Nodal waterfront tree species anchoring either and of axis (eg part Jaskson

Fig.)

Section B

B


design principles 33.5 River Walk Linkage LanesVision:Pedestrian friendly, naturally lit streetscapes that reinforce pedestrian and visual links to the riverfront

Desired outcomes for design / implementation

Planning / structure• reinforce visual / pedestrian / cycle links between centre and water • building alignment and articulation to reinforce street corridor

Usage• encourage relationships with publicly active building frontages (eg residential

entries)

Accessibility• provide for a high level of pedestrian amenity• provide clear line of travel adjoining property line / building alignment to meet

DDA requirements• appropriate night lighting that provides for night use limiting impacts on residential

amenity

Place / Character• attractive and inviting environments for the public

Design• defi ned pedestrian access to footpath• tree planting to be employed to reduce spatial scale of street


Issues to be addressed• gradient of roadway down to lower space• bridging of carpark access


3 design principlesRiver Walk Link Streets Design Principles

Usage1 retail frontage to address street

Accessibility2 high level pedestrian amenity (tree planting, attractive / traffi cable pavements3 provide for clear line of travel along building frontage to met DDA requirements4 facilitate bridges access across river to Tasker park

Place / Character5 identifyiable node within the overall centre - potential for specifi c design treatments

/ features

Design6 integrate and link pedestrian access to riverfront terrace

Landscape materials7 Materials palette:- concrete kerb- shotblast concrete unit pavement footpath- seating and bin furniture set out in coordinated layout with paving and street tree

planting pattern

8 integrated street and pedestrian lighting / banner poles setout in coordination with footpath pavement, tree planting and furniture design

Tree species• Footpath street tree planting:- Native canopy tree- Selected identity trees to terraces / squares


A East link

Robert street axis B

West axis C

Section C

Section B

Section A


design principles 33.6 Plazas and squares

Vision:To be strategically located at terminations and junctions of access having meaningful integration with built form and uses that will assist to activate and defi ne the space.

To provide for a high fl exibility and intensity of uses and activities with a clear relationship to points of entry built upon a simple design structure that responds to views and microclimate.

Desired outcomes for design / implementationPlanning / structure /management

• through pedestrian traffi c and usage • optimise urban design role - not just functional space • ensure fl exible use and management of space

Usage • features and facilities to encourage use• day and evening use • fl exibility of use over time - adaptability

Access• clear integrated access with adjoining spaces, buildings, and pedestrian / cycle

linkages

Place / Character• individual character but still legible as part of the public domain• robust maritime fabric to waterfront spaces• uncluttered simple character• welcoming and useable• shady but urban

Design• incorporate balance and variety of spaces to cater for varied usage• appropriate scale in relation to adjoining buildings • appropriate balance of hard and soft landscape treatments• responsiveness and management of micro - climactic conditions• optimise water sensitive design (water collection) role

Landscape / materials• simple robust, quality palette of materials• materials selection and use to consider minimisation of maintenance• street tree selection to integrate indigenous species as practical• advanced / mature landscape implementation• lighting to facilitate appropriate night use


• balance at shade / solar access taking into account adjoining buildingsmaterials

Chifl ey Square, Sydney

Customs Square

Macquarie Place

Exemples: public squares


3 design principlesDesign Principles

Planning / structure /management

1 located in relation to access and transport nodes to maximise through pedestrian traffi c and usage

2 integrate with street intersections to optimise urban design role

3 starting point / termination point for pedestrian corridor

4 provide transition from internal building space to access ways

5 incorporate fl exible zoning / allowable uses (to both space and adjoining buildings) to enable evolution of space to meet future changes in needs / demands

6 overall planning of urban area to recognise opportunities to develop hierarchy of plazas / squares with clearly defi ned and enclosed spaces in addition to larger more open spaces at appropriate locations, and to cater for varied usage

Usage7 encourage interface with active public uses (eg to built form and within space)

that can function both day and night

8 provide balance of permanent (eg sculpture / play equipment), and temporary features (eg. cafes, entertainment, community gatherings) within plazas and courtyards

9 maintain ability for long term fl exibility in use

Access10 points of entry / access clearly visible and integrated with design of adjoining

spaces / buildings and pedestrian / cycle routes

Place / Character11 plazas / courtyards to develop individual design and usage with common thread of

materials / design references linking them to adjoining public domain themes.

12 uncluttered and simple design structure, with high quality in materials and fi nishes

13 provide open, highly accessible interfaces with adjoining public domain to encourage through access and use

14 potential for several characters (eg open / gathering space and more intimate seating spaces) within larger squares

Design 15 design to develop an appropriate scale of space and design pattern in relation

to adjoining buildings 16 design to incorporate a balance of hard and soft landscape treatments relevant

to the location and public role of the space17 design to incorporate public art as formative design input with the aim of a total

design / art outcome - not just public art installations18 design to provide balanced amount of shade and open spaces / evergreen

deciduous planting with related seating to provide for year round use19 design to consider potential amelioration of wind exposure - particularly to spaces

adjoining the foreshore20 design to consider use of soft landscape and porous surfaces in relation to public

role and related intensity of usage to optimise water sensitive design21 park design to optimise safety and comfort with clear sight lines for passive

surveillance of all areas and night lighting to those spaces supporting night use

Landscape / materials22 Materials palette:- shotblastconcrete unit pavement- Tree species consistent selected for specifi c roles to individual spaces- table, seating and bin furniture set out in coordinated layout with paving and

street tree planting patterns- potential for non- standard furniture / artwork elements to be incorporated into

plazas / squares (eg seating walls, sculpture seats, chess boards etc)

Plazas and squares


design principles 3

Bus Interchange

Railing / Civic Square

Market Lane Terrace


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Parkland open space

3.7 Tasker Park

Vision:To consolidate and improve organised sporting role whilst improving passive recreational qualities. Improve landscape amenity generally along with habitat values to waterfront

Desired outcomes for design / implementationPlanning / structure /management

• formalised pedestrian access integrated with playing fi eld layoutUsage • maintain / improve organised sports role• improve passive recreational role • fl exibility of use over time - adaptability

Access• clear pedestrian / cycle access routes

• improved access to north side of river

Place / Character• improved parkland character

Design• create smaller scale spaces with shade and outlook adjoining river frontLandscape / materials

• simple robust, quality palette of materials• materials selection and use to consider minimisation of maintenance


• pedestrian linkages to adjoining streets - integrated with playing fi eld layout

• pedestrian linkage to Canterbury Road desirable

Design Principles

Planning / structure /management

1 focal pedestrian link to north side of river on Robert St axis

Usage2 review sports fi eld layout for potential improvements to use of space

3 integrate passive recreational uses to existing sports fi eld park (seating / picnic facilities/ fi tness equipment)

Access4 Bridge link to Robert Street axis - link design theme to bridge over railway line

Place / Character5 reinforce native planting themes

Design 6 integrate seating / rest opportunties to optimise views

Landscape / materials7 Materials palette:- exposed aggregate concrete paathways- stabilised gravel seating areas- native vegetation refl ecting riparian corridor


design principles 3

Section C Robert Street axis


design & materials treatments 44.1 Design and Finishes Approaches

The preceding principles establish a framework for public domain planning and implementation through the Canterbury Town Centre. The defi nition of design and materials fi nishes to refl ect and support those principles is outlined following.

Overall the focus of the design and materials approaches is on simplicity and clarity, with the objective that the public domain can be easily understood and provides a cohesive system of pedestrian access, linking the foreshore promenade, street, network, plazas and parks.

The descriptions provided in Section 4.1 identify the various design and materials approaches that have been proposed to implement the design principles. Representative images of the various design or fi nishes ‘types’ are provided to give readers a vision of the character and quality of the public domain environment envisaged for Cahterbury.

Descriptions are presented in the key “elements” relating to public domain works:

• Pedestrian pavements• Road pavements• Kerbs• street and park furniture• lighting• planting• fences / barriers l level changes• signage• services and infrastructure


4 design & materials treatmentsFootpath / pedestrian area pavement

Pavement must provide a hard wearing, cost effective and practically maintainable surface that establishes the identity of the centre and reinforces the continuity of public domain access.

In general terms a hierarchy of pavement surfaces has been proposed that refl ects the pedestrian signifi cance of the various components of the public domain.

The hierarchy is outlined following, and identifi es the components of the public domain included in that category:

Foreshore walk -the foreshore shared accessway

Major public domain -Canterbury Road to Jeffrey Street (with widened footpath)

-Canterbury Road east of Jeffrey Street (no widening)

-Market Lane -Charles Street east of Market lane -River Terraces at ends of pedestrian link streets

Secondary public domain -Charles Street west of Market lane -pedestrian link streets -Broughton Street

Foreshore walkIntent: to provide a simple utilitarian treatment that can cost effectively be extended for the full length of the walk providing a distinction in quality from general shared paths but maintaining a materials reference to those links

Where terrace spaces and steps adjoin the foreshore walk its is proposed that the shotblast concrete unit pavement of the plaza be extended into the promenade paving grids to signal and identify these nodal locations

Materials:• Exposed aggregate in situ concrete: 125 mm reinforced concrete slab with

selected aggregate mix - light abrasive blasting to provide exposure of fi ne aggregates. Jointing on regular pattern

• Honed concrete unit pavement: 800x400 shotblast concrete unit pavement on reinforced concrete base to areas adjoining terraces and steps to foreshore walk.

• Tactile indicators: tactile hazard and directional stainless steel indicators shall be used to meet the requirements of AS 1428.4 (2002), at driveways, fl ush crossings, pram ramps, and other hazards.

Major public domainIntent: to provide a quality pedestrian surface treatment that refl ects the pedestrian access and on street trading role of major public domain areas. A 800x400 paving unit is proposed to provide a visually simple pedestrian only surface, suitable for outdoors seating amenity related to cafes etc.

At driveways and crossing points pedestrian priority should be reinforced through use of interlocking pavers in matching colour to footpath.

Materials:• Shotblast concrete unit pavement: 800x400 shotblast concrete unit pavement

on reinforced concrete base:

base paving: mid - dark grey header / banding: light grey

• Interlocking pavement to driveways / crossings: 200x100mm honed reconstituted stone concrete unit pavement in herringbone pattern on reinforced concrete base. Concrete subbase design to have regard for requirements for vehicular access.

• Pram ramps: Shall be exposed aggregate concrete to match foreshore walk.

• Tactile indicators: as for Foreshore Walk

Exposed aggregate unit concrete pavement

Exposed aggregate insitu concrete as proposed to foreshore walk


design & materials treatments 4Secondary public domain

Intent: to provide a visually attractive and cost effective pavement treatment to all other street footpaths, that provides continuity in the public domain, a quality asphalt surface to provide identity and sense of quality.

At driveways and crossing points vehicular priority should be reinforced. Driveways to be standard broom fi nished concrete, whilst warranted crossings should be line marked on the asphalt roadway.

Materials:

• Asphalt: AC5 wearing course on AC20 bedding course reinforced concrete slab

• Pram ramps: Shall be exposed aggregate concrete to match foreshore walk.

• Tactile indicators: as for Foreshore Walk

Other MaterialsOther materials may be required and / or relevant for use in specifi c areas as features or as part of design strategies. These may include:

• Stone pavement: Stone pavement on a concrete base may be used as an accent or feature to

public domain spaces subject to detailed design development.

• Stabilised gravel: to provide a wearing surface under shaded seating areas, or to reduce extent

of hard paved surface to pedestrian spaces

Stabilised granite gravel (gold colour) on cement stabilised FCR is acceptable. This surface should not be used as a paving material within continuous accessible paths of travel.

Permeable paving, Moore Park

Stabilised gravel

Quality Asphalt Pavement

Tactile indicators


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Vehicular pavement

Should fundamentally be a utilitarian surface providing a safe and hard wearing medium for the movement of vehicles. In some cases vehicular access is required to pedestrianised zones and these pavements require a structurally suitable surface that denotes shared priority.

Surface fi nishes and their application is outlined following:

Asphalt roadway

Primary surfacing for all streets. Undertake services renewal / amplifi cation works prior to major road works and provide concrete base course to pavement.

Material: AC10 finish on basecourse as determined by engineering, traffic loadings.

Paved crossings - Interlocking pavement

Paved pedestrian crossings occur at the junctions of major east west streets with cross streets to reinforce pedestrian access connections

Material: Eco Pave exposed aggregate concrete unit pavement to match adjoining footpaths in smaller rectangular unit size on permeable base.

Shared zones - Interlocking pavement

Shared vehicular access zones may occur in large plaza spaces. Vehicular loadings preclude the use of large format paving units. Preferred treatment is interlocking “Eco paving”

Material: 80mm thick honed interlocking paving units on permeable base course. Subsurface drainage to link to stormwater system.

Parking Bays to minor roads - Interlocking pavement

To minor roads it is feasible to employ interlocking pavement - on grades up to 2.5% it is practical to use interlocking “Eco paving” as a means of water harvesting

Material: 80mm thick honed interlocking paving units on permeable base course. Subsurface drainage to link to stormwater system.

Asphalt roadway

Interlocking pavement, Olympic Park

Paved pedestrian crossing


Kerbs and Gutters

Defi ne the pedestrian / vehicular junction of roads and footpaths and can signifi cantly affect the quality and legibility of the public domain environment.

A wider kerb is preferred when providing higher quality footpath treatment in particular with larger format paving. This is to maintain both elements in a similar visual scale.

An extruded kerb and gutter treatment of 300mm wide kerb / 500mm gutter (as is recommended to all roads.

Flush kerbs / edges

Where interlocking pavement is used to roadways - edge shall be provided by a fl ush concrete kerb - 180mm width.

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Concrete kerb and gutter


Street and Park Furniture

It is required that a consistent range of furnbiture is applied to all public domain areas. This is to:

• promote a consistent identity and character for the centre• provide cost effective implementation and maiontenance

The following listing summarises key furniture items for use in design

MaterialsNote: all hardwood timber proprietry items to be clear oil fi nish timber with stainless steel tamper proof fi xings

Seats: Aluminium frame and batten seat - 1500mm length x 570mm width model no. US11 ALX (surface fi xed) supplied by: Botton & Gardiner p: +61 2 9667 8100 f: +61 2 9667 2269 email: [email protected]

Bench: Aluminium frame and batten bench - 1800mm length x 615mm width model no. BS9a ALX (surface fi xed) supplied by: Botton & Gardiner as above

promenade: Feature water edge balastrade subject to specifi c design - for general implementation

Bollards: polished aluminium bollard - 750mm heightx300mm diam model no. ...............(removable) ................ (fi xed) supplied by: Leda Security Products Pty Ltd 3-7 Highgate Street Auburn. NSW. 2144 Ph (02) 9737 8730 Fax (02) 9737 8731

Bike Racks: Aluminium bike rack hoops supplied by: .................................................... install in accordance with AS 2890 - 1993

Bin enclosure: Aluminium Bin enclosure Canterbury Council special model supplied by: Emerdyn Ph (02) .......... Fax (02) ...........

Cafe furniture fi xed table / seat units are not recommeded to on street (and plaza) situations

Moveable cafe furniture to be of a consistent product range as available from Barlow Outoor Furniture or equivalent.


Seat

Bench

Bollard


design & materials treatments 4Siting Principles

Generally furniture should be located as part of an coordinated design scheme for the public domain component in question. General principles for furniture deployment and layout are listed following:

Seats: • Foreshore walk: fi xed seating limited to designated locations to the foreshore

pedestrian walk - incidental seating provided through low walling to vegetation nodes

• Streets: locate at functional positions along pedestrian link streets adjoining tree pits perpendicular to kerb

• Plazas: locate off main circulation routes providing both shaded and sunny positions for seasonal change - provide wearing surface under

• Parks: locate off main circulation routes providing both shaded and sunny positions for seasonal change - provide wearing surface under

bench: • Foreshore walk: locate where applicable to terraces terminating link streets to

provide dual direction seating

• Streets: no installation to streets

• Plaza / squares: locate off main circulation routes providing both shaded and sunny positions for seasonal change - provide wearing surface under

• Parks: locate off main circulation routes providing both shaded and sunny positions for seasonal change - provide wearing surface under

Bollards: • locate as required adjoining link street shareways and at raised pedestrian

thresholds and other fl ush junctions of pedestrian areas with vehicle traffi c• set back 500mm (to face) from front of kerb

Bike Racks: • Foreshore walk: at stairway links to upper terraces• Streets: no installation to streets - generally - integrate adjoining rail station• Plaza / squares: locate off main circulation routes - preferably adjoining building

faces or planted zones where cycles will not interrupt pedestrian access• Parks: locate off main circulation routes - preferably adjoining building faces

or planted zones where cycles will not interrupt pedestrian access• install in accordance with AS 2890 - 1993

Bin enclosures: • Foreshore walk: no installation to foreshore promenade• Streets: locate in designed pattern with tree planting - at a nominal 50m

interval• Plaza / squares: locate off main circulation routes and activity areas but with

effective access and maintenance serviceability - fi x to building or wall faces • Parks: locate off main circulation routes and activity areas but with effective

access and maintenance serviceability - fi x to building or wall faces

Cafe Furniture


LightingTwo forms of street lighting are required to street corridors:• Vehicular Street Lighting Mast top / pole mounted street lighting to meet relevant RTA and Austroads

standards.• Pedestrian Lighting Pole top and under awning lighting to meet Australian standards.

Vehicular street lighting is often considered merely to meet functional requirements, without regard for the aesthetic potential of the light pole as a Street Furniture Element. The ‘Smart Pole’ as extensively implemented to City of Sydney’s is an exception to this norm.

Other lighting situations to be considered are:

1. Lighting of pedestrian access paths through parks for night time usage

2. Feature lighting of elements as visual displays (eg. sculpture/artwork elements, uplighting trees)

Pedestrian lighting of path accessways through parks should be evaluated for each potential site based on linkage value, and safety/security consideration. The use of pole top fi ttings to match those to pedestrian streets is the recommended approach to provide visual continuity.

Other forms of lighting that may be considered for individual plazas or parks include feature fl ood lighting or uplighting of park elements (statuary, signifi cant trees - subject to consideration of habitat impacts), and bud lighting of major avenues for special events or festivals.

Lighting types to be applied to Canterbury are as listed:

Street lighting

• Canterbury Road Smart Pole - 9m pole with pedestrian light fi itting

• Other Streets Energy Australia tapered pole - 9m pole

Pedestrian lighting

• Canterbury Road Under awning lighting to supplement Smart Poles

• Charles Street Pedestrian Light Pole (4.5m pole) (nom 12-24m)

- Foreshore link streets Pedestrian Light Pole (4.5m pole) (nom 12-24m)

- Foreshore Walk Pedestrian Light Pole (4.5m pole) (nom 14m)

Feature lighting

• Canterbury Road Cooks River Bridge

• Foreshore Walk Pedestrian / cycle bridge

Downlighting of planting panels


Smart Pole with pedestrian light

Pedestrian Light Pole

Under Awning Lighting


design & materials treatments 4PlantingTree planting enhances the functional and visual amenity of the public domain and can ameliorate microclimate conditions though the provision of summer shade and winter sun. Lower level planting can enhance the layout and function of open spaces and assist in screening poor views.

In general lower level planting is proposed to be limited to selective use in plazas and parks, and to the central median of the east - west streets due to the constraint of ongoing intensive maintenance required by such plantings.

TreesTree planting will address multiple objectives in the public domain including both functional and design / visual roles. Tree planting function, proposed layout and species is listed following:

Foreshore promenade: - Eucalytpus robusta (Swamp Mahogany - Sydney native) as typical Sydney

foreshore planting to water edge situations - high and dappled canopy allows for effective views under canopy

- Water edge / overhanging planting refl ecting riparian species (eg. Eucalyptus robusta - Swamp Mahogany, Banksia integrifolia - Coastal Banksia, Melaleuca styphelioides - Prickly Leafed Paperbark)

Canterbury Road- Angophora costata (Smooth Barked Apple - Sydney native) as street tree

planting

Charles Street / Broughton Street- Lophostemon confertus Brushbox - native) as street tree planting

Plazas / Squares- Nodal plantings as required for site specifi c design of plaza spaces

- Native tree plantings in groups to edges of plazas/ squares as buffer zones and and to provide shade

Parks

- Various native tree plantings in groups to edges of parks and to provide shade.

Tree supplyTrees for use in all public domain areas with the exception of parks will be of the following minimum sizes:

- Canterbury Road 400L - 4-5 metres height

- Other streets 200L - 3.5-4 metres height

- Foreshore Walk 200L - 3.5-4 metres height

Tree pit preparationTree pits shall be provided with at least the following minimum preparation to ensure their establishment and long term development:

- 150mm cultivated subbase

- subsoil drainage connected to stormwater system

- imported planting mix

- mulch to suit planting situation

Tree surroundsA permeable but traffi cable treatment is proposed for installation to the top of tree pits. Several options have been trailed by Sydney City Council with a neutral “grey” coloured pea gravel with organic stabiliser preferred.

Brushbox

Smooth Barked Apple

Swamp mahogany


Garden bed PlantingsShould be limited to selected locations in Plazas Squares and parks to provide important design function, in order to limit recurrent maintenance requirements.

Planting beds in general should not exceed 2.5 metres in width (for maintainability) and should meet the following preparation requirements:



- 300mm imported planting mix

- 75mm native leaf chip mulch

Suitable species should predominantly be local and Sydney native species, with the aim of enhancing biodiversity values through the precinct.

Trellis PlantingsPlanting trellis frames are proposed to be employed at regular intervals along the foreshore walk mounted to the face of the basement carpark walling adjoining the walk.

These will be a purpose designed stainless steel frame 3x3m with vertical stainless steel wire rope at 150mm intervals. Frames will be placed at intervals offset with native grassing panels to foreshore.

Native GrassingNative grassing is being used extensively through the river corridor and will be used to the foreshore walk and some open space situations.

Native grassing may be used as a low maintenance groundcover maintaining visual access under tree canopies to group tree planting stands, and as a groundcover only to defi ne pedestrian traffi cable areas where used in conjunction with low profi ling of the ground surface (to parks only)

native grassing beds should meet the following preparation requirements:


- 50mm imported compost mix cultivated into existing site soil


Turfi ngTurfi ng will primarily occur in parks and should meet the following preparation requirements:



- 300mm imported planting mix


Turf species to be Wintergreen Couch.

Garden Beds


Planting trellis


design & materials treatments 4Fences / barriers / level changes

It is preferred that the use of fences and barriers is minimised through the public domain to reinforce connectivity and maximise visual continuity on this fl at site. However where such barriers are required it is essential that a coordinated approach is applied.

Requirements for fences and barriers are listed following

Palisade fenceApplication:a quality steel palisade fence s proposed to be used wherever a medium term to permanent fenced edge is required.

Treatment:galvanised steel posts with top and bottom rails and circular pickets

River walk balustradeApplication:

A galvanised steel balsutrade is proposed at the river channel edge.

This should be a site specifi c design that is identifi able with the site, and provides an architectural / public art theme where possible. Treatment:

Design development of this detail is required for general application along the river edge

Water access points / DecksApplication:

Provision for water access for recreational purposes is not recommended as part of this plan.

There are several areas where decking is proposed to extend pedestrian cycle movement space. Primarily these occur under the Canterbury Road brideg and on the Market Lane axis.

Treatment:These are proposed to be implemented as steel frame structure with a decking material to be confi rmed through design development. Several options are available as alternatives to typical timber decking which has a limited lifespan in this context.

These include:

- tight steel grid mesh decking

- pre-cast concrete sleeper (eg “permatrak)

- recycled plastic decking

Foreshore walk balsutrade - example of similar principle

Palisade Fence


Signage

Signage ApproachSignage is an important element of the public domain assisting the comfortable use and enjoyment of public areas. However if poorly resolved and located, it can also detract from the visual qualities of public areas, and frustrate users.

Signage should be coordinated in approach, design and materials across the Hurstville City Centre to reinforce the overall identity and aid legibility for visitors and locals alike.

General Principles• Develop an overall signage character and identity to be consistent

through the Canterbury Town Centre with contextual links to signage in canterbury LGA generally

• Develop a hierarchy of signage a) Town entry / identity (Vehicular) b) Town orientation (Vehicular) c) Way fi nding (Pedestrian) d) Place (Vehicular + Pedestrian) e) Community Information boards (Pedestrian) f) Interpretative signage• Materials to refl ect natural themes and cultivate relevant man made

materials.• The placement of signs is to refl ect the structure developed in

coordinated public domain design.• The scale, form and location of signs should respond to the scale and

role of the space they occupy (park environments, roadways, pedestrian paths etc) and the manner in which they are viewed (pedestrian or vehicular).

• Provide signs where necessary but avoid the proliferation of signs. Use of signage to reinforce the design aim of enabling spaces to reveal the patterns of past and future use.

• Signs are to convey information clearly and to conform to the relevant Australian Standard.

• To enable original signage to be understood and interpreted by visitors it is important that new signage provide a simple contemporary character.

• Signage structures, materials and fi nishes of elements shall meet the relevant criteria and guidelines that apply to furniture and pavement elements. Elements should be robust, vandal resistant, weather proof, require minimal ongoing maintenance and are to be cost effi cient.

• General maintenance of earlier signage associated with earlier usages should be continued and provision made for repainting or replacing when the signage lifespan is reached.

• Siting of signage shall be undertaken to provide the optimum visual relationship to support public use and interpretation

Maintenance :• It is preferred that repairs or refurbishment of the signs is not overly

specialised.• Ensure that interchangable parts can be part of a modular system that

will remain fl exible for all site conditions.• Ensure elements can easily be attached and removed economically for

upgrades and maintenance.• Ensure that mounting components are absolutely tamperproof and fi xed

in ways to prevent “souvenir theft”.• Graffi ti, if it occurs, should be easily removed without damage to a sign,

and without the need for hazardous chemicals.

Pedestrian : directional

Pedestrian : secondary map




a) Town entry / identity (Vehicular)Sign Function :• Entry signs identify the boundary or entry point of the City Centre to the visitor.• Reinforce Canterbury character.Location/siting Guidelines :• Near a signifi cant or highly visible entrance.• The entry signs should be along a path of travel, be that vehicular,

pedestrian or both.• Motorists usually read signs on the move and need information in

advance of decision points.• Maps should integrate and relate to the hierarchical principles

established for vehicular routes on each site.

c) Way fi nding (Vehicular)Sign Function :• Large wayfi nding signage is primarily used as a navigational tool for

vehicles at precinct entries or major decision points.Location/siting Guidelines :• Should be visible along a chosen route.• Sign location is 10 - 15º off perpendicular to the road of travel.• Arrows are used to defi ne the directions of travel at that decision point

and should be in order of destination occurrence.

c) Way fi nding (Pedestrian)Directional Signage Hierarchy :• Pedestrians generally stop to read even simple signs and need them

at decision points; pedestrians want to be aware of their destination (or the route to the next sign) before they make a decision.

• Maps should integrate and relate to the hierarchical principles established for pedestrian routes around the City Centre and allow for

the correct fi ltration of information within walking distances deemed achievable for the average visitor.

Sign Function :• Orientation signs provide the information required for a visitor to

learn and understand the track route.• The display plate is for a map viewed in conjunction with interpretive

information.• Precinct map can be colour coded to assist with identifi cation of a

specifi c buiding within a group of buildings.• “You are here” symbol to be used.• Wheelchair accessibility should be notifi ed.• Notice panel provides for interchangable A3 format posters produced in-house by Council.• Medium wayfi nding signage is primarily used as a navigational tool for

both vehicles and pedestrians and will be placed along a path of travel or at secondary decision points.

Location/siting Guidelines :• Should be visible along a chosen path.• Location should be perpendicular to the path of travel.• Sign location also depends on the users approach direction and their

line of sight.• Arrows are used to defi ne the directions of travel at that decision point and

are to be in order of destination occurrence.

d) Place (Vehicular + Pedestrian)Sign Function :• Freestanding sign to identify a place and /or a Building.• Wall mounted sign to identify a place and /or a Building.• Reinforce Canterbury identity / ownership.Location/siting Guidelines :• Should be visible from a distance by cars and pedestrians.• Sign location also depends on the users line of sight.• Sign location may depend on the architecture of a building or structure

to which it is attached.


Signage (continued)

g) Interpretive (Pedestrian)Sign Function :• Interpretive signs are typically low profi le signs that explain what you can

see, smell, hear, etc. from that sign, and are therefore quite site specifi c.• Artworks can be used to tell stories that enrich experiences, convey

impressions and act as identifi able wayfi nding features. Each display panel is quite site specifi c.

• The stories each sign tells should be strategically tied to a broader interpretive masterplan that covers a spread of themes throughout a precinct and places messages where they are most effective, without clutter or duplicating themes.

• Interpretive signage that provides a basis for evolving interpretation ( eg. photos to trace physical changes) can supplement environmental and historical information.

Location/siting Guidelines :• the interpretive signs would typically be located where the interpretive

message can be best delivered.• Interpretive signage should occur as a source of information visually

integrated with other Public Domain elements that supplements the user experience and understanding of the site.



Services / Infrastructure

Services provisions to streetscape have a signifi cant impact on the quality of street environment through both the immediate appearance of services or service lids, or through the damage to road and footpath pavements caused when random authorities works are carried out.

Key principles for the ‘low impact’ integration of necessary services and infrastructure elements within public domain areas are:

1. Under-grounding of overhead services carried out where feasible to major street corridors to reduce visual intrusion and enhance aerial amenity for street trees

2. New developments to integrate under-grounding of services and infrastructure as part of planning

3. Where possible identify design schemes for at least full street blocks, and liaise with service authorities to determine renewal or amplifi cation requirements and incorporate these works into programming prior to pavement renewal

4. Provide common texture and shape to electricity service covers (i.e. during upgrade projects)

5. Provide lids to Telstra pits with paving infi ll to match adjoining pavement

The provision of stormwater drainage to streetscape improvement zones can also be problematic in particular at footpath widening where no underground stormwater services are available.

Key principals for consideration of stormwater drainage in streetscape design are:

6. Provide a common theme to all stormwater inlet sump and channel lids / grates to paved areas

7. Connect rooftop downpipe to underground stormwater in public domain upgrade works

8. Incorporate natural disposal and surface drainage techniques where possible to urban spaces and open spaces

9. Incorporate water sensitive urban design and technology to treatment of road stormwater runoff

10. Incorporate porous pavements and on site detention to carpark areas to reduce urban stormwater runoff

Stormwater Management

It is proposed that to the major east west streets that planted areas allow water to re-enter the groundwater system.

The potential for the foreshore planting strip adjoining the Foreshore Walk and the walled edge to adjoining development is explored for biofi ltartion potential as part of the overall stromwater system.

Grades preclude effective buiofi ltration to most streets in the centre

All roof runoff is to be collected by the stormwater system and directed to a water harvesting and recycling system.

Filter meshes should be fi tted to stormwater inlet pits to prevent leaf transport, and subject to regular maintenance during critical months of the year. Leaves are a major source of Eutrophication (de oxygenisation) of aquatic habitat.

Paving infi ll lid in unit pavement

Paving infi ll lid in asphalt

Steel pit cover


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