Christie Downs Design Workshop

Introduction to the Design WorkshopPresented by

Natalie Fuller

The benefits of this approach

• Sometimes called a ‘Charrette’

• Intensive process over the next 2 days

• Build on what we already know:– Consultations already undertaken– Work undertaken by Council and other agencies

• Explore opportunities to:– Make the area safer and more vibrant– Improve the quality, accessibility and viability of shops– Improve open space

• Develop options for Morton Reserve and surrounds

The workshop

The benefits of this approach:

• Brings together the expertise of designers and community

• Builds on technical knowledge

• Very focused and intensive process

• Time efficient

• Open and transparent

• An opportunity for all to work towards shared solutions

What is an Urban Design Workshop?The workshop:

• Will build on the design principles already developed based

on developed through community feedback

• Will test the options against these design principles

• Is not a talk-fest! It will involve pens, paper and developing

real plans

• Is not a decision making process. It is a design process with

outputs to be reviewed by Onkaparinga Council. The final

Master Plan determined by Council.

Planning Process

2010• Design workshop• Refine draft options• Review by community reference group• Better determine feasibility and costs• Review options

Planning Process

2011• Council approves draft concept plan for

consultation• Public consultation• Review outcomes of consultation• Council approves final concept plan• Further formal consultation eg DPA

Background & Study Area

Presented by

Terry Sutcliffe, General Manager City Development

Community Plan 2028(1.6) urban regeneration including at Christie Downs

(1.5) more diverse housing options

(1.1) new residential development in areas that have services and infrastructure

(4.2) lively spaces with social interaction and a sense of character and identity

Integrated Transport Strategy

(1.5) introducing residential, social and commercial activity around transit stations

strong vibrant communities

Site Location

Study Area

Railway

Electrification and potential station upgrade

Currently low patronage > 480 trips per day

Isolation and access issues

DTEI views on station upgrade• No decision – no guarantee

• Need to generate a significant increase in ridership and safety

(eg at least shopping centre relocation)

• Best time is with resleepering in the first half of 2011

• Any design to be costed against budget & may be revised to suit

• Potentially could shift station towards Flaxmill Rd and construct

walkways connected to the bridge across Flaxmill Rd.

• Not seeking to retain land currently used for car parking and sees

this being incorporated into a mixed use precinct.

• Will make decision following outcome of workshop

Shopping and services

• Existing neighbourhood shopping centre• Request to relocate and expand

shopping centre to a mixed use centre adjacent railway station

• Flaxmill Road frontage important

Physical infrastructure

Stormwater

station

shops

Access to open space

station

shops

Pink = lacking in accessible recreational open space

Christie Creek Reserve

Council open space• District Park (Peregrine Cres) 4.4ha

• Local park (Morton Road) 2.2 ha

• Other local parks 5.4ha

• Amenity / design issues

Local environment

• Overland stormwater drainage & ponding• Vegetation (significant trees)

Housing (Christie Downs)

• Low densities• Significant Housing SA areas• Lower than average working• Higher than average elderly• Policy directions (state & council) support

more infill at medium density

Getting around

• Barriers - Flaxmill Road, railway, terrain• Perceptions of safety

Community reference GroupPresented byNeville Pudney (member of Community Reference Group)

Christie Downs CRG

• Who are we?

• Why are we here?

• How did we get together?

• Mayors forum July 2009

• Registration of interest

• Selection process

• Terms of Reference

Activities

What do we do?

1. meetings

2. discussions

3. surveys

4. workshops

5. feedback

Achievements so far

• Community workshop (November 2009)• Surveys• Design workshop (April 2010)• Community awareness

Five themes

What do you value? What would you like to see change?• Shops and services• Community interaction• Getting around• Open space• Housing

Photovoice Project

• Presented by

• Linda Enright