DICKSON CENTREDICKSON CENTREUrban Planning FrameworkCommunity Vision Workshop

P f i i k hPurpose of vision workshop

1. Outline the project

2. Discuss attitudes towards Dickson centre ( i 1)centre (session 1)

3 Consider a vision for the Dickson3. Consider a vision for the Dickson centre (session 2)

P f P j tPurpose of Project

•Develop a framework to guide urban planning and urban design 

F i bl d l d•Foster sustainable redevelopment and development in the Dickson centrep

Project ObjectivesProject Objectives1. Encourage (re)development that sets benchmarks in sustainable 

designdesign

2. Encourage public realm improvements

3. Determine how Dickson can continue to be a destination rather than only a local centre

4. Facilitate increased connectivity and circulation

5. Determine how public transport can improve Dicksonp p p

6. Identify sufficient parking to maintain accessibility and minimise congestiong

7. Encourage mixed use development

Wh ?Why?

• Ageing infrastructure• Ageing infrastructure

• Redevelopment pressures and land acquisitionsRedevelopment pressures and land acquisitions

• Requirement for additional supermarket(s)

• Demographic change

• New residential areas and residential redevelopmentredevelopment

What?

H ?How?

DicksonDicksonStudyAArea

Some Vital StatisticsSome Vital Statistics

Dickson =

KingstonKingston+ 

Manuka

About Dickson centre – a place where peopleAbout Dickson centre  a place where people live, work and play

• Major (group) centre in North Canberra

l ff• Retail, offices, community uses, entertainment, housing, parking

• Retail space = 10,000m2+  (2007)

• Cafes/restaurants = 7000m2+

• No of jobs = 3415 (2006)

Public and Private Realm

Pedestrian network

TrafficTraffic Issues

Dickson centre – a dynamic place

C f C C

Dickson 1970sPhoto courtesy ACT Heritage Library, Department of Capital Territory Collection

Dickson today

Questions?

Session 1 Questions:Session 1 Questions:

1 What are 3 words that describe Dickson to1. What are 3 words that describe Dickson to you?

2. What do you value most about Dickson + why/what are its strengths?why/what are its strengths?

3. What are the main problems with Dickson?3. What are the main problems with Dickson?

4. If your hopes were realised, what would be different about Dickson in 5‐10 years?

Session 2: A vision for Dickson centre

Why a vision?Why a vision?

Vision = a preferred futureVision   a preferred future

Vision = foundation for the future

BUTCan mean different things to different peopleCan mean different things to different people

A vision can be implemented in many ways

Ideally : collective agreement…….

2003 Vision for Dickson suburb003 s o o c so subu b

A cohesive communityA cohesive community A mixed communityA safe and settled community that values its historyA range of quality and sustainable residential areas  g f q y

Vibrant and progressive business, government and community sectors providing employment,community sectors providing employment, education, shopping and leisure choices

A hub for locals and people from surrounding areasA hub for locals and people from surrounding areas 

Questions for Session 2Questions for Session 2

1 Is this vision an appropriate foundation for1. Is this vision an appropriate foundation for planning the Dickson centre?

2. How, if at all should it be changed?