THE NEW ZEALAND URBAN DESIGN PROTOCOL THE SEVEN C’s AND THE UNIVERSITY ENVIRONS
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Piazza del campo
piazza del Campo
SIENA: The Allegory of Good and Bad Government
Justice and the organs of good government..\..\
Good government
THE URBAN DESIGN PROTOCOL Voluntary commitment by Government Local government Developers Design professionals Educational institutions Others Actions taken will, together, make a significant difference to the quality of NZ towns and cities
Action Pack A range of ideas for Protocol signatories
The value of Urban Design The economic, environmental and social benefits of urban design
Urban design Case studies projects that demonstrate the application of urban design principles
Urban Design Toolkit a compendium of tools that can be used to facilitate high-quality urban design.
MISSION STATEMENT The New Zealand Urban Design Protocol calls for a significant step up in the quality of urban design in New Zealand and a change in the way we think about our towns and cities.
Seven New Zealand Universities are among the 118 current signatories to the Protocol: University of Otago Lincoln University Victoria University Wellington Auckland University Massey University Unitec Waikato University
THE SEVEN C’S provide a checklist of qualities that contribute to quality urban design are based on sound urban design principles recognised and demonstrated throughout the world explain these qualities in simple language, providing a common basis for discussing urban issues and objectives provide core concepts to use in urban design projects and policies can be adapted for use in institutions, towns and cities.
CONTEXT seeing buildings, places and spaces as part of whole towns and cities
Sharp Center, Toronto
CHARACTER reflecting and enhancing the distinctive character, heritage and identity of our urban environment
CHARACTER, CREATIVITY Federation Square Melbourne
CHOICE ensuring diversity and choice for people
CONNECTIONS enhancing how different networks link together for people
CREATIVITY encouraging innovative and imaginative solutions
Creativity: the watercube
CUSTODIANSHIP ensuring design is environmentally sustainable, safe and healthy
COLLABORATION communicating and sharing knowledge across sectors and professions, and with communities
The University of Otago campus
The extent of the campus in North Dunedin
Otago University in 1878
The first campus
model of mid 1960’s plan - aerial view
Late 20c campus
The University campus 2007
Campus definition north-south axis
East west axis and extension
Movement across campus the diagonal desire line
The river
Landscape
The University of Otago Urban Design Protocol Plan of Action
1. ratify appointment of Design Champion 2. Pursue urban design-related research 3. Incorporate 7C’s in capital projects 4. Incorporate 7C’s in campus plan review 5. Take part in urban design awards programmes University of Otago 10 point Action Plan 2006
6. Work with local authorities on urban transportation issues 7. Create an inventory of urban design-related research at the University 8. Provide information plaques on specific UofO buildings as part of a signage upgrade 9. Apply 7C’s to Geology paving project 10. Apply 7C’s to riverside upgrade project
New riverside landscape
Applying the Protocol: Action plan item 9
choice
context
character
connections
creativity
collaboration
custodianship
Good government
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