Planning Portfolio Roxy Binno 1 Examples of Urban Design & Planning Studies 19 project sheets/ slides Principal: Roxy Binno Acknowledgement: studies carried

Planning Portfolio Roxy Binno 1

Examples of Urban Design & Planning Studies

19 project sheets/ slides

Principal: Roxy Binno

Acknowledgement:studies carried out by Roxy Binno in conjunction with private and public organisations and firms as acknowledged in the project sheet .

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Dubai CBD Area, UAEBaseline Urban Design Analysis & Revitalization Strategies; in conjunction with Dubai Municipality- Draft 2005

Dubai CBD covers approximately 1300 ha with population density up to 755 inhabitants/ ha. The current CBD is in development since 1950.


Heritage Trail, Dubai CBD, UAE in conjunction with Dubai Municipality - Draft 2005

Dubai grew from the 19th Century small settlement at Bur Dubai (around Al Bastakiya Precinct), and by the 1950’s, it covered Al Shandagha Area and Al Ras across Dubai Creek (Khor Dubai). Later, many heritage buildings were demolished, but few were remained isolated across the CBD Area today. The Heritage Trail aims at linking the remaining heritage environments such as Al Bastakiyah, the Museum, the old souqs areas, Al Ahmediya, and Al Shandagha.


Umm Ramoul Industrial Area, Dubai, UAEPreliminary Urban Revitalization Study; in conjunction with Dubai Municipality- 2006

Umm Ramoul is a Light Industrial Area, covers 440 ha, and contains 344 Allotments. One of the major aims of the Study is to redevelop Al Rabat Road Corridor to an appropriate urban environment.


Al Rashdiya Residential Area, Dubai, UAEReliminary Urban Revitalization Study; in conjunction with Dubai Municipality- 2005

Al Rashdiya covers 440 ha. The total population in 2002 was 23536 inhabitants. The Total number of dwellings in 2000 was 2509 dwelling. The Study aims at improving public domain and identifies residential precincts that need improvements.


Development of maritime activities (commercial malls, hotels, offices, shipyard services, warehouses, and maritime museum and academy) on 195 ha land reclamation at Port Rashid Precinct, Dubai. Approximate investment US$ 1 billion.

Dubai Maritime City, Dubai, United Arab Emirate/Alternative Option, 2004 Landuse analysis and structure planing; in conjunction with Woods Bagot & GHD Dubai, draft 2004


Central Arriyadh, Saudi Arabia Draft Urban Design Study; in conjunction with Arriyadh Development Authority 2002Central Arriyadh is one of six metropolitan sectors. It covers over 300 sq.km and planned to accommodate approximately 1.2 million residents. It includes the Metropolitan CBD, and it is anticipated to be a catchment place for up to 10.00 million future population.


Urban Activity Spines, Arriyadh, Saudi Arabia In conjunction with Arriyadh Development Authority 2002

Draft Local Structure Plan

Case Example: King Abdulla Bin Abdul Aziz Rd: 17KM long and 70m – 100m wide.Analysis of the existing situation, Development Control Plan, and Spatial Management including public transport mode.


Arriyadh Metropolitan Sub-Centres, Saudi Arabia in conjunction with Arriyadh Development Authority 2002

Draft Development Control Policy & Planning and Urban Design Parameters for each of the 5 future Metropolitan Sub-Centres; Area up to 200 ha each.


Central Wollongong, NSW, Australia, Draft Urban Design Strategy; in conjunction with Wollongong City Council, 2000

Central Wollongong covers 5.00 sq.km of attractive coastal setting 80 km south of Sydney CBD.It accommodates over 15000 residents, and include the CBD and The University of Wollongong. It is also a catchment place for up to 0.5 million regional population.


MacCabe Park, Wollongong, NSW, Australia Draft Urban Design and Rezoning Study; in conjunction with Wollongong City Council, 1999

The Study aims at revitalization of the public park and redeveloping the edges of the Park to residential and commercial uses.


Thirroul Commercial Centre, Wollongong, NSW, Australia Draft Streetscape Scheme; in conjunction with Wollongong City Council, 1999


West Dapto, Wollongong, NSW, Australia

Urban structure plan Idea / Concept for sustainable developmentin conjunction with Wollongong City Council -Draft 1995

New urban residential area on approximately 500 ha rural area south of Wollongong.


Development Control Plans for Wollongong City,NSW, Australia;In conjunction with Wollongong City Council, 1994-2000. The DCP’s are :-Residential Flat Development in Wollongong CBD (adopted)-Shop-Top Housing in Wollongong CBD (adopted)-Crown Street Urban Design Guidelines.-Residential Development in Environmentally Sensitive Zone (adopted)-Draft DCP, Commercial Development.-Draft DCP Outdoor Advertising Signs.


1990 RAPI Awards For Excellence in Planning, Qld, AustraliaIn conjunction with Brisbane City Council, 1990.

The Task included the Preparation of the following awards entries:- Residential award/ Fitzgibon Development Plan (winner); - Urban Design award/ City Model (winner); and - CBD Revitalization.


Cambridge Parade, Manly Harbour Village (Brisbane), Qld, AustraliaSelf Help Area Improvement Scheme/ Streetscape Concept; in Conjunction with Brisbane City Council, 1991


Bejaia Governorate, East Coast, Algeria Regional & Urban Development; In conjunction with CNERU- Bejaia, 1982-1985 The Region situated along the east coast of Algeria- North Africa and covers the valley of Soummam and part of the chain of Jurjurah / Atlas mountains.

Tasks included the preparation of the following studies:

- Environmental Study, Master Plan, and Urban Management for the Municipality of Akbou (130 sq.km, planned for up

to 90 000 inhabitants); Including the City of Akbou and more than 20 rural mountain settlements.

- Urban Study and Master Plan for the New Residential Area at Tala Ourian- South West Bejaia (area 145 ha, planned for 4750 Dwellings with facilities and services); and

- Urban Revitalization of Central Akbou (see next slide).


Central Akbou, Akbou, Bejaia Governorate, AlgeriaUrban Revitalisation Study In conjunction with CNERU- Bejaja, 1984

Central Akbou is situated on the plateau at the foot of Jurjura(mountain chain) and covers 30.00 ha. It includes the CBD and a Qasbah (vernacular residential area).


Oran Governorate, West Coast, AlgeriaRegional & Urban Development; in conjunction with ECOTEC- Oran, 1978

Tasks :- Land subdivision plans at several settlements around the City of Oran such as : Cap Falcon, Sidi Chami, etc. This was within a strategic urban policy and framework to reduce urban pressure on the City of Oran. Each subdivision plan covers up to 6.00 ha, and planned to contain Up to 150 residential lots.- Renovation of Hai Filaoucen – phase 3 (possible development), Oran City


Sa’ida Governorate, West AlgeriaUrban Residential Development; in conjunction with ECOTEC- Oran, 1979

Tasks involved the following studies :-Urban Planning Study of the New Residential Zone at East Sa’ida (covers 60 ha and planned for 800 dwelling units with related services and amenities); and-Urbal Planning Study of the New Residential Zone at North Sa’ida (covers 210 ha, and planned for 5000 dwelling units with related services and amenities).


District Centre Masterplan, West Baghdad, Iraq, 1968

Part of Graduate Thesis, Dept of Architecture, The University of Baghdad, 1968.

Urban design and planning concept for the Metropolitan District Centre at Al Thawrah District/ land area: 30 ha

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Planning Portfolio Roxy Binno 1 Examples of Urban Design & Planning Studies 19 project sheets/ slides Principal: Roxy Binno Acknowledgement: studies carried