Save Dimmeys. Swan St Structure Plan 4.5.1.3, 4.5.1.4 & 4.5.1.5

8/4/2019 Save Dimmeys. Swan St Structure Plan 4.5.1.3, 4.5.1.4 & 4.5.1.5

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THEME 2: BUILT FORM

Refer to Built Form Precinct Plan (Figure 8) & Building Heights andSetbacks Plan (Figure 9).

Objective 1

To protect and celebrate the existing character and identityassociated with key heritage buildings and neighbourhoods

Strategy 1.1Retain a generally low to mid rise building scale that ispunctuated by higher built form in appropriate locations.

Strategy 1.2Encourage new development to reflect and respect the builtform character present in the surrounding context (Refer toFuture Character and Building Guidelines).

Strategy 1.3Encourage new development that complements surroundingheritage buildings and areas rather than detracting from them.

Strategy 1.4Encourage new development to make a positive contribution toexisting heritage buildings and neighbourhoods.

Strategy 1.5Encourage the development of a consistent building height atthe footpath boundary and visually recessive upper levels inkey areas (Refer to Future Character and Building Guidelines).

Objective 2

To facilitate new, compact development in areas that arestrategically important and relatively unconstrained

Strategy 2.1Facilitate the redevelopment of buildings within the retail corethat have limited heritage value where appropriate.

Strategy 2.2Encourage the amalgamation of sites to support furtherintensification.

Strategy 2.3Encourage higher building forms along the Yarra River Corridorbetween Punt Road and Church Street to take advantage ofamenity and views.

Strategy 2.4Encourage high quality, denser built forms around t rain stationsto take advantage of transport infrastructure.

Strategy 2.5Recognise that gateway locations are potentially suitable forhigher built form.


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Objective 3

To encourage new buildings that contribute to the vibrancy,safety, amenity and comfort of the adjoining public realm

Strategy 3.1Encourage active, ground floor frontages along key activitystreets and activity nodes.

Strategy 3.2Activate the ground floor frontage along the business areas ofPunt Road to re-establish a safe and comfortable pedestrianenvironment.

Strategy 3.3Encourage buildings to incorporate semi-public spacesaccessible to the public realm for use as urban plazas, outdoordining, etc.

Strategy 3.4Encourage the highest quality building design at key gatewaylocations and intersections to maximise activity and contributetowards reinforcing a positive identity for the Swan Street MajorActivity Centre.

Strategy 3.5Encourage buildings to provide surveillance of key publicspaces through windows and balconies to improve their safety.

Strategy 3.6Ensure that new development does not unreasonably

overshadow key public spaces and streets.

Objective 3 (continued)

To encourage new buildings that contribute to the vibrancy,safety, amenity and comfort of the adjoining public realm

Strategy 3.7Encourage the redevelopment of train stations and surroundingareas to be designed with a focus on pedestrian movementand activities.

Strategy 3.8Encourage all buildings in key retail areas to respect thepedestrian scale of the street environment by incorporatingarticulated facades, fenestration and design detail.

Strategy 3.9Utilise upper level setbacks to reduce the visual impactexperienced from the street and adjoining sensitive

development such as low-rise housing.

Strategy 3.10Facilitate the development of key strategic development sitesthat are integrated into the surrounding public realm byensuring appropriate through-site links and potential new publicspaces.


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Objective 4

To provide a range of building types that support a mix ofactivities to encourage social and economic diversity

Strategy 4.1Encourage the development of communal living spaces,including spaces for families and children.

Strategy 4.2Support the development of multi-purpose, shared roof spaces.

Strategy 4.3Encourage a range of dwelling sizes and prices in multi-unit

developments.

Strategy 4.4Encourage flexible buildings and spaces that are adaptable tochanges in use over time.

Strategy 4.5Encourage the development of affordable and accessiblehousing.

Objective 5

To promote the integration of ESD initiatives into newdevelopment

Strategy 4.1Encourage the incorporation of best practice ESD principlesthrough addressing the ten key environmental categories,which are:

x Indoor environment quality

x Energy efficiency

x Water resources

x Stormwater management

x Building materials

x Transport

xWaste management

x Urban ecology

x Innovation

x Ongoing building and site maintenance.


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Objective 6

To encourage buildings that contribute to the shared identityand character of the activity centre

Strategy 6.1Encourage building design that complements surroundingheritage buildings and spaces to create a new, eclectic andharmonised built form character.

Strategy 6.2Encourage unique and contemporary building design insuitable locations that makes innovative use of buildingmaterials and construction techniques.

Strategy 6.3Encourage detailed building design and facade treatments that

contribute to the visual interest and identity of the street.

Strategy 6.4Encourage building design to creatively incorporate artinstallations.

Strategy 6.5Encourage the incorporation of plantings, particularly on thestreet edge to enhance the overall aesthetic of buildings.


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SWAN STREET LARGE FORMAT RETAILAND MIXED COMMERCIAL / LIGHT INDUSTRY

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MALTINGS PRECINCT

CREMORNE SOUTH OFFICE AREA

MADDEN GROVE SERVICE INDUSTRY AREA

EXISTING OPEN SPACES

TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE INCLUDINGRAIL AND CITYLINK

Please note that areas not identified in this plan

are considered to be minimal change areas andare subject to relevant State and local policy.

FIGURE 8 : BUILT FORM

Built Form Precincts

To be read in association with Future Characterand Building Guidelines.

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THEME 3: PUBLIC SPACES

Refer to Public Spaces Action Plan (Figure 10)

Objective 2

To develop a linked network of green spaces including localstreets and parks

Strategy 2.1Develop a series of green links along identified streets to linkkey public uses and spaces.

Strategy 2.2Explore opportunities for the development of new urbansquares / active open spaces within the activity centre.

Strategy 2.3

Provide additional street plantings including street trees, planterboxes, vines and other landscaping treatments.

Strategy 2.4Incorporate WSUD features into street design to reducestormwater runoff, improve water quality and enhance amenity.

Strategy 2.5Continue to improve the quality of local, public open space

Strategy 2.6

Develop new public open spaces in identified locationsnominated in the Yarra Open Space Strategy.

Strategy 2.7Improve existing, and develop new, links to the Yarra RiverCorridor.

Objective 1

To encourage the development of accessible, diverse, vibrantand interesting public spaces that support the needs of localresidents and businesses

Strategy 1.1Enhance the public realm to improve the shoppingenvironment, and support retail and business development.

Strategy 1.2Develop high quality public spaces around key gatewaysincluding the train stations.

Strategy 1.3Facilitate the development of new and enhanced event spacesto accommodate cultural activities such as farmers markets,arts displays and festivals in key locations.

Strategy 1.4Continue to develop kerb outstands at roads intersecting withkey activity streets to create opportunities for additionallandscaping, street furniture, etc.

Strategy 1.5Create family and child friendly public spaces such asplaygrounds and interactive art installations.


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Objective 3

To develop a strong sense of character and identity throughthe creation of highly attractive spaces integrated with alocally specific theme

Strategy 3.1Develop signature paving to establish an iconic footpath motifthrough key activity streets.

Strategy 3.2Install decorative, signature lighting fixtures in key activitystreets to improve attractiveness, strengthen identity and

improve safety.

Strategy 3.3Underground powerlines in key activity areas to reduce visualclutter and facilitate further landscaping opportunities.

Objective 4

To develop a series of appropriately located, well designedand architecturally distinct community uses

Strategy 4.1Enhance the appearance and entrance of the Richmond PublicLibrary to make it a more inviting space and give a strongercivic presence.

Strategy 4.2Explore opportunities for the development of new community

uses in conjunction with the development of train stations andkey strategic development sites.


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Objective 5

To support vibrant arts and cultural activities

Strategy 5.1Investigate opportunities to use existing urban spaces such asthe East Richmond Station carpark to accommodate a range ofsocial and cultural activities.

Strategy 5.2Establish a designated arts trail to support local arts uses andshops, and strengthen the area as a key tourism destination.

Strategy 5.3Develop locally relevant, dynamic public art in identifiedlocations.

Strategy 5.4Celebrate existing infrastructure such as bridges, underpassesand rail infrastructure by improving their appearance and safetyand incorporating public art opportunities.

Strategy 5.5Develop murals on large blank walls of public assets such asalong the rail corridors at Stewart Street and StephensonStreet.


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BURNLEY

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RichmondP.S.

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HerringIsland

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FIGURE 10 : PUBLIC SPACES

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THEME 4: ACCESS AND MOVEMENT

Refer to Access and Movement Framework Plan (Figure 11) and ActionPlan (Figure 12)

Objective 1

To improve the design and management of the movementnetwork to enhance connectivity, accessibility and efficiency

Strategy 1.1Provide strategic prioritisation of road reserve space fordifferent transport modes.

Strategy 1.2Improve access of footpaths around transport stations /stopsand along key activity streets for people with disabilities.

Strategy 1.3Explore opportunities to develop new links in identified

locations that can enhance the connectivity and legibility of theactivity centre.

Strategy 1.4Improve wayfinding and parking signage to facilitate moreefficient movement.

Strategy 1.5Explore opportunities to manage traffic flows in a more efficientand safer way.

Strategy 1.6

Establish new taxi ranks to minimise on-road conflict and bettermanage vehicular activity, particularly during major events andat night time.

Strategy 1.7Maintain or reduce the amount of public surface carparkingavailable in the study area.

Objective 2

To facilitate public transport use by improving stops andinterchanges

Strategy 2.1Integrate physical improvements to train stations and tram andbus stops to improve safety, comfort and amenity including forpeople with disabilities.

Strategy 2.2Redesign key multi-modal transit interchanges to facilitateefficient and safe modal changes.

Strategy 2.3

Explore opportunities for the development of tram super-stopsat key locations along the tram corridors.


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Objective 3

To encourage walking and cycling options to enhance healthand wellbeing and reduce Carbon emissions

Strategy 3.1Improve bike linkages to the Capital City trail.

Strategy 3.2Investigate a new Bicycle Priority Route south of rail line tofacilitate more efficient and safe east-west bicycle movement.

Strategy 3.3

Provide pedestrian and bicycle priority improvements inidentified locations.

Strategy 3.4Investigate the improved design and management of keyintersections and crossing points to facilitate safer pedestrianmovement, including the development of a new pedestriancrossing point across Punt Road at Blanche Street.

Objective 4

To improve the legibility of the urban fabric.

Strategy 3.1Investigate new links in the urban fabric where appropriate tofacilitate connectivity.

Strategy 3.2Develop improved wayfinding strategies to guide pedestriansand cyclists to key activities and destinations.


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PART 4: IMPLEMENTATION

IMPLEMENTATION MODEL

Following the finalisation of the draft Structure Plan, a detailedimplementation plan will be prepared that will outline the actions requiredto realise the Structure Plan Vision on-the-ground.

The Swan Street Structure Plan will be implemented in the following ways:

x Changes to the planning scheme introducing new zones,overlays and guidelines

x Capital works projects to enhance the public realm such astraffic measures, train / tram stop improvements, streetgreening, new street furniture, etc.

x Further Strategic Workto be undertaken to provide moredetail to recommendations

x Advocacy and Negotiation between Council and otherorganisations who are directly responsible to improvements in

the study area such as Metro, Yarra Trams, DPCD, etc.The Implementation Plan will identify actions for each of these categoriesas well as who will be responsible for implementing them. It will alsoprioritise the actions so that Council and other agencies can plan for thecontinuous improvement of the Structure Plan area based on local needsand available resources.

Documents

Save Dimmeys. Swan St Structure Plan 4.5.1.3, 4.5.1.4 & 4.5.1.5