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A PERSONAL VISION FOR UCT’S PHYSICAL

PLANNING UNIT AND

PLANNING OF THE GROOTE SCHUUR CAMPUS

Basil Brink24 October 2011

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Brief personal introduction

Vision for the Physical Planning Unit (PPU)

Vision for planning of the UCT Groote Schuur Campus

Conclusion - recommendations

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BRIEF PERSONAL INTRODUCTION

Academic qualifications – Refer to CV 2009-2010: DPhil, Engineering Management,

University of Johannesburg (UJ): A systems approach to property management in state departments and state owned enterprises

1998. Management Advancement Programme (with distinction). Wits Business School.

1979: MSc Town and Regional Planning (Delft University of Technology, Netherlands)

1976 - BArch (UCT)

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Work experience - DesignRefer to ‘Portfolio of selected examples of work’

Urban Development Frameworks, site development plans with sketch plans and heritage buildings

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Property development experience

Land development leases, e.g. • Station shopping centre, Mahikeng• Filling station, Smit Street, Johannesburg• Private clinic, Houtheuwel, Sebokeng

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Property management experience

Taxido Junction shopping centre, Vereeniging: Retail centre management

Carlton Hotel, Joburg: Refurbishment proposal call

Mandela Bridge, Newtown: Land sale

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PERSONAL VALUES

Lead by example Communication – clear and inclusive Respect Integrity Commitment Service

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MY VISION FOR THE PHYSICAL

PLANNING UNIT (PPU)

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FORMULATING A VISION

Vision: the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom. A mental image of what the future will or could be like.

A Vision is either Practical, i.e. based in reality and emanating from

an understanding of the status quo, as this one attempts to be, or

Utopian, i.e. an unattainable ideal state based on a dream or fantasy

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PPU’S VISION

PPU’s Vision supports UCT’s Vision:

“UCT aspires to become a premier academic meeting point between South Africa, the rest of Africa and the world. Taking advantage of expanding global networks and our distinct vantage point in Africa, we are committed, through innovative research and scholarship, to grapple with the key issues of our natural and social worlds…”

(www.uct.ac.za/about/intro accessed 2011 August 31)

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PPU’S ACTION PLANS

The team’s Action Plans are finalised and prioritised based on PPU’s:Required deliverables & time frames,

clients’ needs, service improvement Human resources – individual learning

and growth plansLearning, growth and mentorship plan

for built environment students

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UPPER, MIDDLE AND LOWER CAMPUS

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MY VISION FOR UCT’S GROOTE SCHUUR CAMPUS

Heritage

DevelopmentProjects

CampusPlanning

Green

Disabled-Friendly

Integrated planning for four action areas

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VISION FOR GREEN CAMPUS

Continue to implement: UCT Green Campus Action Plan.

Report compiled for Properties & Services by Dr S Rippon, December 2008.

A Sustainability Programme for the University of Cape Town. Presentation by Mr J Critien.

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VISION FOR HERITAGE CAMPUS

The Heritage Management Plan includes A Register of heritage buildingsStatements of national, provincial or local

significance Maintenance, adaptive re-use &

reversibility guidelines A list significant modern buildings, e.g.

Sports Centre & Ed Block - on ‘documentation & conservation of modern movement buildings’ (docomomo)?

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THE HERITAGE TRAIL AT UCT

“In the landscape of UCT, which spans more than 180 years, there are many symbols that relate to our heritage. In the first stage of this Heritage Trail we explore some of these symbols; it is our intention to expand this trail in the future, to reflect UCT's changing social and political landscape.”

(http://www.uct.ac.za/about/intro/heritage/ accessed 2011 September 21)

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UPPER AND MIDDLE CAMPUS – RICH IN HERITAGE

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JAMESON, FULLER AND SMUTS HALLS 2011

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SUMMER HOUSE (1760s)‘The centre point of Solomon’s plan’

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THE ‘WOOLSACK’

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LOWEWER CAMPUS AREA AVENUE HOUSE

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SPORTS CENTRE AND ED BLOCK

(International Documentaion of the Modern

Movement)

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HIDDINGH CAMPUS

...ALSO HERITAGE RICH

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VISION FOR DISABLED-FRIENDLY CAMPUS

Prioritise areas (if any!) in need of attention and address in accordance with:

Watermeyer C. UCT Disability Unit – Physical access and the UCT built environment . 2002. www.uct.ac.za/downloads/uct.ac.za/services/.../accessbooklet.doc

City of Cape Town. Facilities for disabled persons. www.capetown.gov.za/.../General%20- ...

Department of Public Works. Disability Policy Guideline.

www.publicworks.gov.zaPDFsdocumentsWhitePapersDisability_Policy_Guideline.pdf

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VISION FOR PROJECTS CAMPUS

Create a green, quality, pleasing, efficient built environment to supports UCT’s Vision through:

Green architecture (four or five-star rating) that pays contextual respect to heritage

Disabled-friendly design Walkability in an open space system Accessibility supported by a sustainable

transportation system Adaptive re-use of heritage assets

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MIDDLE CAMPUS POSSIBLE EXPANSION AREA

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FREEWAY (RHODES DRIVE) SEPARATES

UPPER AND MIDDLE CAMPUS

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BARRIER TO CAMPUS INTEGRATION

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POSSIBLE CAMPUS INTEGRATION SOLUTION:

LOCATE FREEWAY IN CUT AND COVER

Venturi et al. (1985)

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PROJECTS CAPITAL EXPENDITURER1 billion capex Growth since 2009 followed by Maturity

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SOON TO BE COMPLETED OBZ SQUARE

(R485m)

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CONCLUSION - recommendations

Implement the Vision of a green, heritage-rich, disabled-friendly and an appropriate developing campus

Pursue partnerships, e.g. with students, clients, NGOs, other stakeholders, funders, and universities to attain the Vision

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CONCLUSION - recommendations Consider campus integration options, e.g.

decking the freeway and a funicular system

PPU to be a learning, growth and mentorship locus for built environment students

Populate the PPU web site, e.g. with green projects and heritage information

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A PERSONAL VISION FOR UCT’S

PHYSICAL PLANNING UNIT AND

PLANNING OF THE GROOTE SCHUUR CAMPUS

THANK YOU!

Basil BrinkOctober 2011