Planning Portfolio Roxy Binno 1 Examples of Urban Design & Planning Studies 19 project sheets/ slides Principal: Roxy Binno Acknowledgement: studies carried out by Roxy Binno in conjunction with private and public organisations and firms as acknowledged in the project sheet. To view slides: click the screen progressively To view full screen: right click and choose full screen

Planning Portfolio Roxy Binno 2 Dubai CBD Area, UAE Baseline Urban Design Analysis & Revitalization Strategies; in conjunction with Dubai Municipality- Draft 2005 Dubai CBD covers approximately 1300 ha with population density up to 755 inhabitants/ ha. The current CBD is in development since 1950.

Planning Portfolio Roxy Binno 3 Heritage Trail, Dubai CBD, UAE in conjunction with Dubai Municipality - Draft 2005 Dubai grew from the 19 th Century small settlement at Bur Dubai (around Al Bastakiya Precinct), and by the 1950’s, it covered Al Shandagha Area and Al Ras across Dubai Creek (Khor Dubai). Later, many heritage buildings were demolished, but few were remained isolated across the CBD Area today. The Heritage Trail aims at linking the remaining heritage environments such as Al Bastakiyah, the Museum, the old souqs areas, Al Ahmediya, and Al Shandagha.

Planning Portfolio Roxy Binno 4 Umm Ramoul Industrial Area, Dubai, UAE Preliminary Urban Revitalization Study; in conjunction with Dubai Municipality Umm Ramoul is a Light Industrial Area, covers 440 ha, and contains 344 Allotments. One of the major aims of the Study is to redevelop Al Rabat Road Corridor to an appropriate urban environment.

Planning Portfolio Roxy Binno 5 Al Rashdiya Residential Area, Dubai, UAE Reliminary Urban Revitalization Study; in conjunction with Dubai Municipality Al Rashdiya covers 440 ha. The total population in 2002 was inhabitants. The Total number of dwellings in 2000 was 2509 dwelling. The Study aims at improving public domain and identifies residential precincts that need improvements.

Planning Portfolio Roxy Binno 6 Development of maritime activities (commercial malls, hotels, offices, shipyard services, warehouses, and maritime museum and academy) on 195 ha land reclamation at Port Rashid Precinct, Dubai. Approximate investment US$ 1 billion. Dubai Maritime City, Dubai, United Arab Emirate/ Alternative Option, 2004 Landuse analysis and structure planing; in conjunction with Woods Bagot & GHD Dubai, draft 2004

Planning Portfolio Roxy Binno 7 Central Arriyadh, Saudi Arabia Draft Urban Design Study; in conjunction with Arriyadh Development Authority 2002 Central Arriyadh is one of six metropolitan sectors. It covers over 300 sq.km and planned to accommodate approximately 1.2 million residents. It includes the Metropolitan CBD, and it is anticipated to be a catchment place for up to million future population.

Planning Portfolio Roxy Binno 8 Urban Activity Spines, Arriyadh, Saudi Arabia In conjunction with Arriyadh Development Authority 2002 Draft Local Structure Plan Case Example: King Abdulla Bin Abdul Aziz Rd: 17KM long and 70m – 100m wide. Analysis of the existing situation, Development Control Plan, and Spatial Management including public transport mode.

Planning Portfolio Roxy Binno 9 Arriyadh Metropolitan Sub-Centres, Saudi Arabia in conjunction with Arriyadh Development Authority 2002 Draft Development Control Policy & Planning and Urban Design Parameters for each of the 5 future Metropolitan Sub-Centres; Area up to 200 ha each.

Planning Portfolio Roxy Binno 10 Central Wollongong, NSW, Australia, Draft Urban Design Strategy; in conjunction with Wollongong City Council, 2000 Central Wollongong covers 5.00 sq.km of attractive coastal setting 80 km south of Sydney CBD.It accommodates over residents, and include the CBD and The University of Wollongong. It is also a catchment place for up to 0.5 million regional population.

Planning Portfolio Roxy Binno 11 MacCabe Park, Wollongong, NSW, Australia Draft Urban Design and Rezoning Study; in conjunction with Wollongong City Council, 1999 The Study aims at revitalization of the public park and redeveloping the edges of the Park to residential and commercial uses.

Planning Portfolio Roxy Binno 12 Thirroul Commercial Centre, Wollongong, NSW, Australia Draft Streetscape Scheme; in conjunction with Wollongong City Council, 1999

Planning Portfolio Roxy Binno 13 West Dapto, Wollongong, NSW, Australia Urban structure plan Idea / Concept for sustainable development in conjunction with Wollongong City Council -Draft 1995 New urban residential area on approximately 500 ha rural area south of Wollongong.

Planning Portfolio Roxy Binno 14 Development Control Plans for Wollongong City,NSW, Australia; In conjunction with Wollongong City Council, The DCP’s are : -Residential Flat Development in Wollongong CBD (adopted) -Shop-Top Housing in Wollongong CBD (adopted) -Crown Street Urban Design Guidelines. -Residential Development in Environmentally Sensitive Zone (adopted) -Draft DCP, Commercial Development. -Draft DCP Outdoor Advertising Signs.

Planning Portfolio Roxy Binno RAPI Awards For Excellence in Planning, Qld, Australia In conjunction with Brisbane City Council, The Task included the Preparation of the following awards entries: - Residential award/ Fitzgibon Development Plan (winner); - Urban Design award/ City Model (winner); and - CBD Revitalization.

Planning Portfolio Roxy Binno 16 Cambridge Parade, Manly Harbour Village (Brisbane), Qld, Australia Self Help Area Improvement Scheme/ Streetscape Concept; in Conjunction with Brisbane City Council, 1991

Planning Portfolio Roxy Binno 17 Bejaia Governorate, East Coast, Algeria Regional & Urban Development; In conjunction with CNERU- Bejaia, The Region situated along the east coast of Algeria- North Africa and covers the valley of Soummam and part of the chain of Jurjurah / Atlas mountains. Tasks included the preparation of the following studies: - Environmental Study, Master Plan, and Urban Management for the Municipality of Akbou (130 sq.km, planned for up to inhabitants); Including the City of Akbou and more than 20 rural mountain settlements. - Urban Study and Master Plan for the New Residential Area at Tala Ourian- South West Bejaia (area 145 ha, planned for 4750 Dwellings with facilities and services); and - Urban Revitalization of Central Akbou (see next slide).

Planning Portfolio Roxy Binno 18 Central Akbou, Akbou, Bejaia Governorate, Algeria Urban Revitalisation Study In conjunction with CNERU- Bejaja, 1984 Central Akbou is situated on the plateau at the foot of Jurjura (mountain chain) and covers ha. It includes the CBD and a Qasbah (vernacular residential area).

Planning Portfolio Roxy Binno 19 Oran Governorate, West Coast, Algeria Regional & Urban Development; in conjunction with ECOTEC- Oran, 1978 Tasks : - Land subdivision plans at several settlements around the City of Oran such as : Cap Falcon, Sidi Chami, etc. This was within a strategic urban policy and framework to reduce urban pressure on the City of Oran. Each subdivision plan covers up to 6.00 ha, and planned to contain Up to 150 residential lots. - Renovation of Hai Filaoucen – phase 3 (possible development), Oran City

Planning Portfolio Roxy Binno 20 Sa’ida Governorate, West Algeria Urban Residential Development; in conjunction with ECOTEC- Oran, 1979 Tasks involved the following studies : -Urban Planning Study of the New Residential Zone at East Sa’ida (covers 60 ha and planned for 800 dwelling units with related services and amenities); and -Urbal Planning Study of the New Residential Zone at North Sa’ida (covers 210 ha, and planned for 5000 dwelling units with related services and amenities).

Planning Portfolio Roxy Binno 21 District Centre Masterplan, West Baghdad, Iraq, 1968 Part of Graduate Thesis, Dept of Architecture, The University of Baghdad, Urban design and planning concept for the Metropolitan District Centre at Al Thawrah District/ land area: 30 ha