STREETS FOR PEOPLE: FROM PAGE TO PAVEMENT

REASONS FOR THE COMPENDIUM: Dominance of car orientated street designs Conventional street designs applied in new developments Perception that standards and regulations prevent innovation

OBJECTIVES: To encourage and assist good street design, focusing on people To make the design and approval of innovative pedestrian and cycling friendly streets easier

STREETS FOR PEOPLE COMPENDIUM THE PROCESS

STREETS FOR PEOPLE COMPENDIUM CONTENT

A street is a movement conduit. STREETS FOR PEOPLE COMPENDIUM THE LINK AND PLACE APPROACH A street is a movement conduit.

A street is also a place, a destination in its own right STREETS FOR PEOPLE COMPENDIUM THE LINK AND PLACE APPROACH A street is also a place, a destination in its own right

THE LINK AND PLACE APPROACH STREETS FOR PEOPLE COMPENDIUM THE LINK AND PLACE APPROACH COMPETING DESIGN OBJECTIVES: For movement: minimise commute time For place: extend dwell time

THE LINK AND PLACE APPROACH STREETS FOR PEOPLE COMPENDIUM THE LINK AND PLACE APPROACH Traditional approaches to classification addressed movement needs alone. PRIMARY URBAN DISTRIBUTOR Strategic significance URBAN DISTRIBUTOR PRIMARY ACCESS ROUTE SECONDARY ACCESS ROUTE Local DESTINATION ROUTE MOVEMENT

THE LINK AND PLACE APPROACH STREETS FOR PEOPLE COMPENDIUM THE LINK AND PLACE APPROACH Strategic significance P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 Local PLACE M1 Strategic significance Expanding street classification to also consider places. Just like there are various types of movement needs, there are various types of places too. Various street types can be plotted within this classification system. M2 M3 M4 Local M5 MOVEMENT

THE LINK AND PLACE APPROACH STREETS FOR PEOPLE COMPENDIUM THE LINK AND PLACE APPROACH Metro District Municipal Neighbourhood Local P1 P2 P3 P4 PLACE P5 A sophisticated, yet logical and simple classification system. Metro M1 District M2 Municipal M3 Neighbourhood M4 Local M5 MOVEMENT

SETTING DESIGN PRINCIPLES STREETS FOR PEOPLE COMPENDIUM SETTING DESIGN PRINCIPLES

THE LINK AND PLACE APPROACH Established international concept, applied in many international and Australian cities. 2004 2007 2008 2007 2010 2010 2012 2012 2012 2013 2015 2016 2017

SETTING DESIGN PRINCIPLES STREETS FOR PEOPLE COMPENDIUM SETTING DESIGN PRINCIPLES

NEW CLASSIFICATION Current day time links STREETS FOR PEOPLE COMPENDIUM NEW CLASSIFICATION Current day time links Strategic future day time links M+P can be used to underpin future network strategy. Legend

NEW CLASSIFICATION Current day time places STREETS FOR PEOPLE COMPENDIUM NEW CLASSIFICATION Current day time places Strategic future day time places M+P can be used to underpin future network strategy. Legend

NEW CLASSIFICATION Current night time places STREETS FOR PEOPLE COMPENDIUM NEW CLASSIFICATION Current night time places Strategic future night time places Legend M+P can be also used to assess problems and needs and ‘health’ of the neighbourhoods.

SETTING DESIGN PRINCIPLES STREETS FOR PEOPLE COMPENDIUM SETTING DESIGN PRINCIPLES Classification system Designations Evaluation and appraisal Design principles Setting design parameters Engagement

TRANSFORMATIONAL PROJECTS - EFFORT POLITICAL COMPLEXITY TECHNICAL DIFFICULTY DESIGN GUIDANCE STRATEGY DOCUMENTS PROJECTS / CHANGE ON THE GROUND

APPLYING TO BOWDEN DEVELOPMENT STREETS FOR PEOPLE COMPENDIUM APPLYING TO BOWDEN DEVELOPMENT

APPLYING TO BOWDEN DEVELOPMENT STREETS FOR PEOPLE COMPENDIUM APPLYING TO BOWDEN DEVELOPMENT

BOWDEN DEVELOPMENT

BOWDEN DEVELOPMENT

BEFORE BANK STREET

BANK STREET

BANK STREET

BANK STREET

BEFORE PROSPECT ROAD

PROSPECT ROAD

CITY BIKEWAYS

CITY BIKEWAYS

OBSERVATIONS CITY BIKEWAYS Strategy aside, each project requires its own rationalisation and decision making Community’s feedback is key to success, but can’t be preempted Views change with time > introduce change incrementally if you need to Involve community in strategic decision making Be prepared for a rough ride! CITY BIKEWAYS

CITY BIKEWAYS - ENGAGEMENT DESIGN CHARETTES DESIGN OPTIONS DEMONSTRATION SITE WORKSHOPS ON-LINE DISCUSSION FORUMS EVENTS AT THE DEMO SITE INVOLVING USERS AND INDUSTRY BIKEWAYS SUMMIT DOOR KNOCKING INTERVIEWS

SIXTH STREET, MURRAY BRIDGE

SIXTH STREET, MURRAY BRIDGE OBSERVATIONS Investment in public realm is not supported by everyone: there will always be questions around better use of the funds and impacts of change Community capacity building is important to inform decision making Stick to the vision and prepare for a rough ride! SIXTH STREET, MURRAY BRIDGE

REDESIGN DEMONSTRATION TOURS

AFTER SIXTH STREET, MURRAY BRIDGE

AFTER SIXTH STREET, MURRAY BRIDGE

BEFORE SIXTH STREET, MURRAY BRIDGE

AFTER SIXTH STREET, MURRAY BRIDGE

SIXTH STREET, MURRAY BRIDGE

SIXTH STREET, MURRAY BRIDGE

WHAT’s IMPORTANT? RECOGNISE THE POLITICAL COMPLEXITY SOMETIMES INCREMENTAL CHANGE MAY BREAK DOWN THE BARRIERS TACKLE BARRIERS FROM MANY ANGLES BUILD CAPACITY MAKE AS MANY FRIENDS AS POSSIBLE YOU WILL NEVER WIN ON ALL ACCOUNTS, AS VIEWS VARY TIME CHANGES VIEWS COMMIT TO VISION AND CHANGE STICK WITH IT

THANK YOU! natalya.boujenko@intermethod.com.au