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
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
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
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
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
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
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