AMEX Tarneit - Open Space

Design Philosophy

Our philosophy for AMEX Tarneit is to develop a cohesive series of open spaces

that each have a diff erence focus, to encourage a wide range of community

participation in outdoor activity and engagement.

There are a number of benchmark activities that are currently being implemented

in open spaces within new developments, that are over and above the standard

playground and shelter. These include:

- Incorporation of cafes/ ‘pop up’ cafes

- Water Play

- Adventure Play (incorporating toilets and car parking)

- Kids traffi c school/trails

- Skate and scooter areas

- Community Gardens

- Dog-off -lead areas

- Passive/Active Spaces e.g. Yoga, Tai Chi etc

- Design for Fitness

- Fitness stations

These may be considered for inclusion in AMEX Tarneit.

The overall development is to be treated as two separate developments – North

and South. The Regional Rail Link becomes the physical barrier between the

two development areas. Given that they are separated and that the south will be

developed fi rst, there will be some overlap in the type of facilities provided.

01 01 MASTERPLAN - OPEN SPACELANDSCAPE OBJECTIVE

To develop a balanced (native & exotic)

robust palette of streetscapes that provide

amenity, shade and a visual cue to guide

circulation and activity within the new

community.

KEY

FOCAL POINT

PEDESTRIAN CONNECTION

TREES TO CITY OF WYNDHAM STREET TREE

MASTERPLAN

EAST-WEST BOULEVARD

CENTRAL SPINE

BOULEVARD LOOP

NATIVE PERIMETER

EXOTIC STREETS

NATIVE STREETS

ENTRY

KEY VIEW

INTERFACE WITH TRANSPORT

CORRIDOR, BARRIER, NOISE, etc

PRIMARYSCHOOL

COMMUNITY FACILITY

ACTIVEOPEN SPACE

0.25ha

0.71ha

0.30ha

1.08ha

0.76ha

3.71ha

Native perimeter shaded walkways and streetscapes

Strong deciduous form and colour

Strong deciduous form and colour

Double tree row opportunity

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NORTHERN

DEVELOPMENT

SOUTHERN

DEVELOPMENT

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Retarding Basin/Wetland/WSUD TBD

It has been recommended that WSUD measures be implemented into this reserve.

These could be formal in nature and possibly used for water harvesting. Other

features could include:

- Landscape terraces

- ‘Sunken’ kick about area

- Sculptural elements integrated that relate to the overall design style of

the development

- Formal water sensitive urban design

- Dog-off -lead

- Kids bike path

Main Reserve

Due to the location of this reserve centrally within the Southern Development area,

it is suggested that this become the main activity hub. It is suggested that this

reserve accommodate a wide range of activities.

- ‘Pop-up’ café space – community café

- Playground with sculptural elements and possible digital features (e.g. DJ

or dance related play)

- Kick about space

- Multipurpose hard-court to encourage ‘youth’ play (tennis/basketball/

netball)

- Outdoor performance/activity space

02 02 SOUTHERN OPEN SPACE AREAS

RETARDING BASIN

‘KICK-ABOUT’

DOG-OFF-LEAD

SCULPTURAL ENTRY

FORMAL WSUD

‘KICK-ABOUT’ SPACE

RETARDING BASIN RETARDING BASIN

RETARDING BASIN RETARDING BASIN

MAIN RESERVE MAIN RESERVE

MAIN RESERVEMAIN RESERVE

SCULPTURAL

ENTRIES

STRONG

FRAMEWORK

OF CANOPY

TREES

POP UP

CAFE SPACE

& CENTRAL

SHELTER NODEPLAY HARD COURT

ENTRY RESERVE CONCEPT DIAGRAM - N.T.S. MAIN RESERVE CONCEPT DIAGRAM - N.T.S.

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Design for Fitness

Secondary reserve within the development allows for more ‘passive’ recreation.

With the implementation of fi tness trails, the need for a ‘design for fi tness’ reserve

can be addressed in this location. The reserve is centrally located and connects the

proposed fi tness loop.

- Jogging track/ children’s cycling circuit (approx. 350m)

- Boot camp area – open area

- Fitness stations

- Landscape elements that are designed to be used for fi tness as well as

landscape amenity

- Possibility to create smart phone applications that provide demonstrations

on how to use the various fi tness stations and ‘design for fi tness’ elements

to gain certain fi tness benefi ts (Wifi )

Main Reserve

Due to the close proximity of this reserve to the Primary School and its central

location within the development, it is envisaged that this will ultimately become

the most used reserve. To facilitate this potential high usage, it is suggested

that this reserve accommodate various activities as well as community facilities

including public toilets.

- Adventure Playground (Possible digital playground through the

implementation of light and sound as a play mechanism. Using light

within the playground could encourage extended hours of play into late

afternoon in winter when it becomes dark early. Light also provides overall

safety).

- Wifi – which can be used through the digital playground

- Public toilets and car parking

- Youth node – multi-purpose court or skate area

- Community café (close to school)

- Kick about space

In the Northern AMEX development, three key open spaces are aligned in a ‘spine’. It is

anticipated that residents will move freely between open spaces, depending upon the

focus of activity they wish to pursue. The spaces should ‘look and feel’ similar to create a

perception of a continuous open space.

DESIGN FOR FITNESS CONCEPT DIAGRAM - N.T.S.MAIN RESERVE CONCEPT DIAGRAM - N.T.S.

KICK-ABOUT

BOOT CAMP

SPACE

PERIMETER

JOGGING

TRACK

FITNESS

STATIONS

KICK ABOUT SPACE/

PERFORMANCE SPACE

SHELTER/

BBQ/

TOILETS

ADVENTURE

PLAYGROUND

SENIOR

JUNIOR

CAFE ZONE

DESIGN FOR FITNESS DESIGN FOR FITNESS

MAIN RESERVEMAIN RESERVE

MAIN RESERVE MAIN RESERVE

MAIN RESERVEMAIN RESERVE

03 03 NORTHERN OPEN SPACE AREAS

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This reserve is located adjacent to the electricity transmission easement and is

furthest from the Primary School and main community hub. It is suggested that

this reserve will accommodate community gardens – low activity that is suitable

adjacent to electricity easement and a passive activity that will encourage users

from outside the direct proximity catchment.

- Community Garden

- Feature herbs gardens

- Community gathering space and shelter

Dog Park and Fitness Trail

A passive activity needs to be implemented below the electricity transmission

easement. A Dog-off -lead reserve is suggested as well as this area forming part of

the fi tness trail loop.

- Dog-off lead reserve

- Fitness trail

- Smart Phone applications that provide information on fi tness trails

available within the area including distances (Wifi )

- Bike trail connecting areas to the east and west.

Possible fi tness loop

ENTRY HERB GARDENS

ENTRY PLAZA/SHELTER

COMMUNITY GARDEN PLOTS

ACCESS BETWEEN ENTRY AND ELECTRICAL

EASEMENT OPEN SPACE

COMMUNITY GARDEN CONCEPT DIAGRAM - N.T.S.

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