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NORTH PERTH TOWN CENTRE NORTH PERTH TOWN CENTRE MASTER PLANMASTER PLAN
COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
28/ 09/2011
AGENDAAGENDA‐ Welcome – Mayor
‐ Project Context
‐ Project Objectives
‐ Project Process
‐ Key Issues to be addressedActivityMovement Character
‐ Group ExerciseQuestions & CommentsShort & Long Term Priorities?
PROJECT CONTEXTPROJECT CONTEXTNorth Perth has been identified as an;
Activity Centre Directions 2031
Area for Rapid Transit Infrastructure Public Transport for Perth in 2031
It is a key location for revitalisation
Hames Sharley to prepare a Master Plan
Master Plan will provide a conceptual and strategic direction for the North Perth town centre.
PROJECT OBJECTIVESPROJECT OBJECTIVES
Develop an overarching document that provides conceptual and strategic direction for the future of the North Perth town centre.
Identify key issues applicable to the town centre
Understand & address community aspirations and opinions
Ensure existing character of North Perth is preserved & enhanced
Enable City of Vincent to facilitate sustainable and site responsive development
PROJECT PROCESSPROJECT PROCESS
PROJECT BOUNDARYPROJECT BOUNDARY
KEY ASPECTS TO CONSIDERKEY ASPECTS TO CONSIDER
‐ACTIVITYWhat happens in North Perth town centre?
‐MOVEMENTHow do people get there?Is it easy to move around?
‐CHARACTERWhat is the character of buildings and streetscape?
There are three planning documents affecting North Perth Town CentreVINCENT VISION 2024
“Activity Centre”“District Town Centre”
ACTIVITYACTIVITY
DIRECTIONS 2031STATE PLANNING POLICY 4.2
ACTIVITYACTIVITY
What is the role and function of North Perth town centre?
2004 Community Vision Outcomes
North Perth – Fitzgerald Street = eclectic mix of uses = entertainment, office/business, retail, commercial & community.
Angove Street = cafes, shops and retail ‐ some service/industry present.
ACTIVITYACTIVITY
How does it interact with the surrounding network of centres?
“district town centre”‐ Service the weekly and daily needs of residents‐ Develop a greater community focus‐ Provide job opportunities‐ Provide opportunities for infill housing
StatePlanningPolicy4.2
ACTIVITYACTIVITY
“district town centre”
‐ Service Population20,000 – 50,000 persons – reality?‐Walkable Catchment400m from transport defines boundary‐ Residential density target30 dwellings/gross ha (Desirable) (min 20)‐ Diversity performance target20% Mix of land uses floorspace
StatePlanningPolicy4.2
NORTH PERTH TOWN CENTRE CATCHMENTNORTH PERTH TOWN CENTRE CATCHMENTWho uses North Perth town centre?
ACTIVITY CENTRE COMPARISONSACTIVITY CENTRE COMPARISONSRETAIL & COMMERCIALRETAIL & COMMERCIAL
FUTURE MIX OF ACTIVITIESFUTURE MIX OF ACTIVITIES
- What is North Perth’s point of difference?Employment ? Community Focus?Retail?Residential ?
- Should housing be located within or outside the town centre? Why and How?
MOVEMENTMOVEMENTPublic Transport for Perth in 2031Defines North Perth as an ‘Area of Rapid Transport’
CENTRE TRANSPORT COMPARISONSCENTRE TRANSPORT COMPARISONS
ADVANTAGES OF LIGHT RAILADVANTAGES OF LIGHT RAILWow factor of new transit system for Perth
- A stop adjacent to North Perth Plaza. (2017 = 1 Tram every 5 min peak ) (1 Tram every 10min off peak)
- Better connections for the North Perth community
- Reduced peak congestion on Fitzgerald Street(25,000vpd down to 10,000vpd)
- Cars and Trams share Fitzgerald Street
Aberdeen Street – Northbridge Station, limited interchange to bus services. Robertson Park – local station serving area around Hyde Park HotelNorth Perth – major station at town centre, supporting redevelopmentWoodville Reserve – local station in northern section of North Perth
NEIGHBOURING STATIONSNEIGHBOURING STATIONS
THE STATIONTHE STATION
Possible North Perth Station Location
(Conceptual Stage Only)
ACCESS & PARKING ACCESS & PARKING
What are the access and parking issues?
- Public transport priority
- Pedestrian priority - safer environment
- Timed & paid parking?
PARKING STRATEGY PARKING STRATEGY
CHARACTERCHARACTER
2004 Community Vision Outcomes
‐ retain and reflect unique local character & heritage value
‐ retain old shop frontages, awnings and verandahs
‐ activate street frontages
‐ increase alfresco dining and pedestrian activity
‐ create a vibrant and interesting environment
FUTURE CHARACTERFUTURE CHARACTER
What will the character of North Perth town centre be in 2031?
‐ Heritage or contemporary?
‐ Building form & height
‐ Streetscape –paving, seats, bins, public art, landscape
GROUP DISCUSSIONGROUP DISCUSSION
2011 & 2031?2011 & 2031?ACTIVITY Housing – what typeEmploymentCommunityRetailEventsEntertainment
MOVEMENT Light Rail by 2017Improved AccessibilityPedestrian AmenityParking
CHARACTERHeritage or Contemporary Building Form and Height Streetscape Character
WHERE TO FROM HERE?WHERE TO FROM HERE?
‐ Outcomes of Tonight
‐ Draft Master Plan
‐ Public Advertising ‐more opportunity for comment
Thank You