molonglo valley stage 2 - planning · 2016. 7. 11. · stage 2 finalisation of the planning and...

2011/12

MOLONGLO VALLEY STAGE 2

Finalisation of the planning and design

framework

Molonglo Valley stage 2Molonglo Valley is a three stage urban development that will house up to 55,000 people over the next 30 years.

• Stage 1 (planning complete) includes the suburbs of Coombs, Wright and North Weston.

• Stage 2 (currently being planned) is part of the ACT Government’s accelerated land release program and will include residential suburbs to house up to 18,000 people including a principal commercial centre for the valley.

• Stage 3 is scheduled for development in 10+ years.

Map of the Molonglo Valley

The planning for Molonglo Valley stage 2 is being done through a number of major concurrent projects:

• stage 2 draft planning and design framework,• Molonglo river park concept plan, and • stormwater management options and triple bottom line study.

Coordination and integration between these key projects is being undertaken to ensure the future success of development

ACTPLA Molonglo Valley stage 2 projects

Timeline for planning strategies for development of Molonglo Valley

m

ajor

inf

rast

ruct

ure

strategic assessment

River parkconcept plan

Stormwater options + triple

bottom line

e

nvironmental impact statements

Draftplanning and

design framework

2004

CANBERRA SPATIAL PLAN

Identified the Molonglo Valley as an area capable of future urban

development.

2012 and beyond


Estate development planning process (LDA)

and Territory Plan variation (ACTPLA)

2006

MOLONGLO VALLEY STRUCTURE

PLANNING STUDY Identified the values, aspirations and objectives for future urban

development.

2008

TERRITORY PLAN VARIATION (281)

– Molonglo and North Weston Structure Plan

Set out the broad planning principles and policies that apply to the future urban area of Molonglo and North

Weston.

2011/12 - 2013/14


Land release of first two stages (3,000

dwelling sites)

2008 - 2011

MOLONGLO VALLEY STRATEGIC

ASSESSMENT A plan for the protection of matters of national environmental significance.

2010/2011


Preparation of the draft planning and design

framework(Current stage of planning)

2010

MOLONGLO VALLEY STAGE 2 Background planning, engineering

and environmental studies and investigations

Included community consultation in August 2010 and informed the

subsequent studies.

2010


Technical amendment to the Territory Plan for Coombs and Wright Concept

Plan commenced January 2010.

Draft planning and design framework

The diagram below outlines the phases in planning for Molonglo Valley stage 2.

Phase 1 - Knowledge base (ACTPLA)

Phase 2 - Draft Planning and Design Framework (PDF) consultancy (ACTPLA)

June - September 2010 September 2010 - June 2011 June 2011 - June 2012

PH

AS

ES

TIM

ING

WO

RK

PA

CK

AG

ES

Phase 3 - Estate development planning (LDA)

Phase 3 - Final Planning and Design Framework consultancy (ACTPLA)

Background planning and engineering investigations study (AECOM)

Heritage assessment study

1. Draft Planning and Design Framework and important planning requirements

2. Land release one 1500 dwelling sites

(Englobo)

Private sector leads estate development

process

LDA leads estate development

planning process

4. Final Planning and Design Framework

5. Master Plan for Group Centre

and higher density residential areas

ACTPLA prepare draft variation to the Territory

Plan for Master Plan

LDA leads estate development planning

process

3. Land release two 1500 dwelling sites

(LDA)

Commercial and land requirements study

Community facilities and recreational needs assessment study

Place making study

Transport modelling study

Strategic assessment

Stormwater TBL study

The ACT Planning and Land Authority (ACTPLA) is preparing a draft planning and design framework (PDF) for Molonglo Valley stage 2 that aims to implement the policies and principles set out in the Molonglo and North Weston Structure Plan. It will set out the planning, infrastructure, design and environmental requirements for the area.

The draft PDF process allows for the timely delivery of land and meets the timeframes of the ACT Government’s accelerated land release program. The draft PDF is scheduled for completion in mid 2011.

Community involvement in discussions about the planning issues, challenges and possible options for Molonglo Valley is critical. A community and industry reference group (CIRG) was established, representing a cross section of community, environment, industry and professional groups. The CIRG is contributing to the draft PDF and circulating information to the community through their networks.

The CIRG has already identified important issues including: • sustainability• the river as a feature• steepness of the site• compact city challenge• allocation and design of the public realm • consideration of the landscape setting.

A planning and design framework (PDF) is a guide for the development of a suburb. It explains the location and layout of:• future land uses such as housing, shops, schools and

community facilities• infrastructure such as water and sewerage reticulation• road and open space networks• services, such as electricity.

The next stages of planning for the development include detailed engineering and delivery mechanisms.

What is a planning and design framework?

Next steps

Planning phases

There will be further opportunities for community input into the draft PDF for stage 2 with a second community forum in mid 2011 to obtain feedback on prepared plans for stage 2. Further detailed planning and design work for the principal commercial centre and surrounding residential development will begin after the draft PDF is finalised.

CO

PPI

NS

CR

OSS

ING

RO

AD

URIARRA ROAD

¯

0 0.5 10.25

km

MOLONGLO STAGE 2SLOPE ANALYSIS

AUG 2010

Source: ACTPLA (2010)60156520

41:15,000 @ A3

Fig:

J:\6

0156

520_

Mol

ongl

o_3_

&_4

\6. D

raft

Doc

umen

ts\6

.7 G

IS F

igur

es\M

XD

's\S

ite_S

lope

_Sta

ge_2

.mxd

Stage 2 Traffic Zone Boundary

Stage 2 Precinct Boundaries

Slope (%)

5 - 10

10 - 15

+ 15

Slope analysis

Planning challenges and opportunities for innovation

About 7.5km west of the Canberra city centre, Molonglo Valley stage 2 is close to existing services and employment centres, major recreation areas and the Molonglo River, making it an ideal location for future development in Canberra.

Despite this, the site has a number of challenges and the draft PDF aims to provide solutions and opportunities for innovation to respond to these challenges. This means government, industry and the community must look for new ways of planning and delivering development in stage 2.

• consider more appropriate building construction methods for the steep sites than slab-on-ground construction

• access issues for people with limited mobility• steep grades for cyclists and pedestrians and constraints for

public transport operations• construction costs, both higher costs of infrastructure and

housing impacting levels of affordable housing

One innovative solution is: to develop new housing products. Discussions with industry representatives are already happening through the CIRG.

• The desired housing and population yield should be achieved but need to consider site constraints including fire buffer zones, endangered habitat protection areas, the river corridor and the topography of the site.

• The necessary infrastructure should be provided to support residential development while also considering the protection of endangered habitat and the river corridor.

One innovative solution is: provide links to the river corridor that minimise disruption to the pink-tailed worm lizard habitat.

• Residents should have access to high quality community facilities, recreation and open space, though available land is constrained due to topographic constraints.

• Residents should have a choice of housing types, sizes and cost to cater for the range of people and households wishing to live in Molonglo Valley.

• The location of the principal commercial centre will provide a focal point for the new community and for the district, ensuring its long term viability.

One innovative solution is: the development of land and facilities to have a multiple use and collocate community and recreational activities where appropriate to provide adequate facilities for the community and ensure efficient use of the land available.

Topography challenges

Balancing the environmental values and future development

Planning for a stage 2 population of 18,000

Questions for consideration:

1. What do you consider the most important issues, opportunities and planning challenges for Molonglo Valley?

2. How will the competing demands for land use, particularly use of flat sites, be resolved (noting the potentially high demand for land to be allocated for water management purposes)?

Molonglo Valley stage 3



Environment

There are significant ecological values, bushfire constraints and management requirements associated with the development area and its surrounds.

The Molonglo Valley contains important habitat and ecological values for a number of matters of national environmental significance identified under the Commonwealth Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, including:• box-gum woodland• natural temperate grassland• pink-tailed worm lizard habitat and • bird habitat.

The ACT Government has developed a plan to manage, mitigate and offset the environmental impacts. Negotiations with the Commonwealth Government on the approval of the plan are still progressing.

The Molonglo Valley also contains a range of places associated with the history of Aboriginal and European settlement. A number of sites or places, both within close proximity to stage 2, are on the Commonwealth Heritage List and the ACT Heritage Register.

• Protect and sustain the natural environment by recognising the natural and physical opportunities and constraints of the site – views, slope and access to the river corridor.

• Ensure a positive interface between future development, the Molonglo River and management of areas for environmental protection and bushfire management, with the inclusion of bushfire asset protection zones (APZ). At present, the location of the inner and outer APZ is being resolved through cross-agency discussions within government and further environmental investigations will be done. The inner APZ is proposed to be a 30m wider buffer located within the development area.

• Ensure energy efficiency, waste reduction and on site stormwater quality management is integrated into the future development.

• Ensure that the cultural and Indigenous heritage is recognised and sensitively integrated, contributing to the identity of the Molonglo Valley.

Key considerations for the draft PDF

Flora and fauna

Bushfire asset protection zone

River park concept plan study area

The concept plan for the Molonglo River corridor aims to: • enhance environmental values in the river corridor, including protection of

endangered flora and fauna species and heritage, and removal of weeds• provide appropriate recreation opportunities for the community that does

not impact on environmental values• provide trail networks for a range of users including walkers, cyclists,

equestrian, vehicles and maintenance, that links with the wider national capital open space system

• provide a plan for bushfire management, land-care and landscape works• provide opportunities for public education, interpretation and research

The cocnept plan will inform the preparation of a plan of management for the river corridor.


1. How can the natural environmental features and values of stage 2 be incorporated to create a unique identity for the development?

2. What innovations and new processes could be put in place to achieve the greenhouse gas reduction targets?

Housing

• Provide sufficient housing for 18,000 new residents.

• Provide housing choice in regards to the size, location, cost and type of housing.

• Respond to the topography and other physical challenges of the site through the innovative design and delivery of housing.

• The overall density is likely to be significantly higher than other Canberra suburbs, meaning that a higher proportion of small lot, medium density and apartments will be needed.

This mix of housing shows that the density in stage 2 will be greater than in most other new suburbs of Canberra.

The current proposed housing mix is as follows:


Proposed housing mix for stage 2


1. Are there any implications for this proposed housing mix?

2. Will a housing mix with a high share of apartments and other high density housing forms meet current and future housing demands for the incoming population and be attractive to the market?

Accommodating 18,000 residents in a compact city requires a sustainable approach to planning and design supported by innovative solutions for delivery to ensure that a high quality place, where people want to live, is created.

Stage 2 will deliver housing diversity in terms of the type, size and cost.

single houses 40%

compact lots 25%

apartments 25%

terrace style 10%

Source: Rod Simpson, Simson + Wilson Architects




Open space and community facilities

• Ensure the social wellbeing of residents is enhanced through provision of adequate community facilities and social infrastructure, such as schools, child care, library, aged housing, parks and community meeting spaces.

• Provide open space networks which connect into regional areas such as the Molonglo River corridor, Stromlo Forest Park and the National Arboretum.

• Create a distinctive sense of place and identity through the built environment and public realm with elements such as public art, community gardens and a variety of outdoor community spaces.

• Deliver community facilities and open space in an innovative way such as the dual use and collocation of facilities, to maximise their use and ensure efficient use of available land.



1. Other than schools, what types of community facilities should be in stage 2 to support residents? Why?

2. Considering the planning challenges, what do you think is the best way to collocate and integrate community facilities with other uses while ensuring that the community needs are met?

Stage 2 suburbs will feature a range of community facilities and open space to:

• enhance the social wellbeing of residents

• provide convenient access with integrated social and recreational opportunities in the principal commercial centre

• contribute to a sense of belonging.

Connections to the Molonglo River corridor, Stromlo Forest Park and the National Arboretum are important to link stage 2 with the wider community, recreation and open space networks.

All Saints Grammar School Architect: Candalepas Associates. Author: Angelo Candalepas

All Saints Grammar School. Architect: Candalepas Associates Author: Angelo Candalepas

Source: Rod Simpson, Simpson + WIlson Architects

Movement and access

• Provide local connections and link into the wider public transport networks for residents to access the principal commercial centre, employment areas and schools as a viable alternative to the use of private vehicles.

• Provide an attractive, safe and convenient pedestrian and cycle network which aims to reduce car dependency by encouraging walking and cycling as a means of both commuter and recreational travel and link people to public transport, commercial and retail services, community facilities, their home and the wider regional area.

• Design of the north-south and east-west arterial roads and local streets will consider the needs for public transport and local residential access. The design of streets will prioritise pedestrians, cyclists, public transport and then other vehicles.

• Provide river crossings, avoiding sensitive environmental cost constraints and a North-South arterial road (extension of John Gorton Drive).

• integrated open space network• external connections to open space/amenity• pedestrian/cycle priority streets• preservation of conservation areas (PTWL).


Movement and access


1. How can a connected movement system be integrated with the topography, water courses and other natural features of the site and key destinations?

2. What is the appropriate role for the street network in the development – the arterials, collector and distributor streets and paths for cycling and walking – given the need to provide convenient private vehicle access as well as promoting increased public transport and active travel modes?

3. Will alternative models of public transport be required to service the development and achieve public transport use objectives?

There will be a network of connections that provide attractive, safe and convenient access and movement. This aims to encourage residents to consider alternative transport options to reduce car dependency by connecting, where possible, to the commercial centres, open space and community facilities within stage 2 and the wider region. For example, Stromlo Forest Park and the National Arboretum.

Site characteristics provide challenges to the provision of walking, cycling, public transport and road network connections. The design of streets will give priority to pedestrians, cyclists, public transport and then other vehicles, providing acceptable gradients for multiple road users.

Town / park / group centre

Connections to WrightSchool facility

Natural amenity

Creek

corri

dor

Adjacent recreation

School facility

A lively principal commercial centre will provide for the shopping, services and employment for the community and be focal points to enhance the social wellbeing and create a strong local identity for Canberra’s newest community. The centre will also house residential development (primarily apartments) and major community facilities.

Smaller local centres will be a focus for community activity and local shops.

Commercial

• Create a lively principal commercial centre with a high quality public domain, a pedestrian friendly environment and focus for the new community.

• Provide a mix of uses including retail, commercial services, community, education and residential as well as employment opportunities.

• Ensure the vitality of the principal commercial centre with high levels of accessibility, legible connections to the surrounding residential areas and strong integration with public transport.

• Local centres requires public spaces, a mix of uses and needs to be commercially viable.

Key design considerations have included:

• use of the topographic features of the site within the design including having green and open space networks and also accommodating the change in levels

• provide a fine grain street and lane network to maximise pedestrian thoroughfares

• provide for pedestrian and cyclist connections with nearby residential areas

• ensure that public transport is integrated into the design• ensure residential development is accommodated in the commercial

centre• plan for the effective staging of the development including the transition

from surface to structured car parking• consider the microclimate and aspect within the design• ensure there are sufficient community and education facilities in the

principal commercial centre and community spaces.


Principal commercial centre south sub-options

Principal commercial centre north option


1. How can the design of the principal commercial centre ensure it is attractive, viable and lively for future residents?

2. What types of elements should there be in the principal commercial centre to create a lively meeting place for the community?

A) school to south

C) road to south

B) school to north

D) consolidated school to north

Residential and commercial located along arterial to activate enterprise corridor

Vehicle traffic is channelled around the group centre

outlook

Topography falling towards school grounds and town oval

Service loading off EW arterial

outlook

Public transport route through group centre

Pedestrian friendly streets

open space

open space

main street/retail

main street/retail

residential (medium and high density)

residential (medium and high density)

commercial/retail area

commercial/retail area

schools/community

schools/community

highway retail/service area

highway retail/service area

molonglo valley stage 2 - planning · 2016. 7. 11. · stage 2 finalisation of the planning and...

Documents