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