QUEENSTOWN GARDENS DRAFT DEVELOPMENT PLAN CONSULTATION PRESENTATION OCTOBER 2017 RESET URBAN DESIGN

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1 RESET URBAN DESIGN 1 CONSULTATION PRESENTATION OCTOBER 2017 PREPARED FOR QUEENSTOWN LAKES DISTRICT RESET URBAN COUNCIL DESIGN

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 01 INTRODUCTION 02 CONTEXT 03 ANALYSIS 04 PLANNING PRINCIPLES 05 2

3 01 INTRODUCTION A development plan for the crown jewel of Queenstown. The Queenstown Gardens are sited on a small peninsular on the shoreline of Lake Wakatipu. It is considered one of the finest locations imaginable for a public garden. Queenstown Gardens Reserves Management Plan 2011 Quick Statistics: Total Area ha 7 Scheduled trees January 1867 declared a reserve for public purposes years old ,000 visits every month and increasing Strategic Objectives: Create a development plan to manage change Outline a costed staged capital investment Increase accessibility Manage conflicts with different uses Preserve heritage Rationalise layout & facilities (Image sourced from 3

4 02 CONTEXT HISTORY 1860 Devoid if any trees with a small swamp on its crest 1867 The Government declared the peninsular a reserve for public purposes after the Council application 1867 Main avenue and circular walk laid out September s Original band rotunda built complete with gas lamps for evening performances Department of Tourism & Publicity manage gardens 1904 Bowling green was completed, a second green was opened in Scott Memorial unveiled Tea Kiosk above bowling green popular Gardens in a run down state. Little capital development 2005 Council adopted a upgrade plan - pathway upgrades, tree removal, re establishment of annual bedding displays & rose garden refurbishment 2008 Skate park constructed 2011 Queenstown Gardens Reserve Management Plan Seasonal kaianga Mayor JW Roleston plants 2 English Oaks 1875 A Provincial Order confirmed the vesting of the reserve for public purposes and recreation 1922 The War Memorial Arch was erected at northern end of Esplanade and the beach 1948 Croquet lawn was formed and tennis ground resurfaced 2017 Queenstown Gardens 150 Years Anniversary 1966 Outdoor ice rink, pavilion and snack shop were opened 1886 Council records list a large number of European trees purchased to plant in the gardens (including poplars, willows, sycamores, blue gums & others), & public were given permission to plant trees Rhododendrons planted 1968 Rose garden containing 850 bushes completed 1978 Rees Memorial erected 1990 Gardens vested to QLDC GARDENS DRAFT DEVELOPMENT PLAN 1999 Replica band rotunda was erected on the same site as the original structure 4

5 02 CONTEXT HISTORY The Queenstown Gardens are integral to the history of Queenstown. Having been established in 1887 by members of the town s first Borough Council. It is considered one of the finest locations imaginable for a public garden. Due to the proximity to the busy commercial centre of Queenstown, the Gardens have become a focal point for locals and visitors who value the opportunity to relax in peaceful surroundings and enjoy the magnificent lake and mountain views. Queenstown Gardens (1947) Early Title Map of Queenstown (Source: Lakes District Museum) Robert Scott Memorial (1917) Wooden Footbridge (1930) Bowling Green Band Rotunda Entry Gate Band Rotunda (1914) 5

6 Lawn 02 CONTEXT BENCHMARKS BOTANICAL GARDENS (NEW ZEALAND) Associated with a national family of urban parks Common Elements: Entry gates Formal rose gardens and flower bed displays Feature gardens (i.e. Rhododendron s, Orchids, Daffodil lawns, fragrant gardens, fernery, woodland gardens, herbaceous borders, winter gardens) Trellis arbors and pergolas Band Rotunda s Specimen tree collections Constructed ponds and fountains including mirror ponds Bowling and Croquet lawns Memorials and monuments Infrastructure (i.e. toilets, maintenance depot and nursery area) PUBLIC GARDENS (INTERNATIONAL) Renewed interest in large botanic gardens / 95 Iconic destinations Common Elements: Walking & cycling promenades Both destinations and landmarks Open grass areas for passive recreation Seasonal plantings Tree framework Public amenities (toilets, food, shade, water etc) Variety of spaces & activities Multiple path networks and connections Engaging sensory environment Antigua Boatsheds (Punting) Christchurch Hospital Hagley Park, Christchurch Heritage Rose Garden Vegetable & Herb Garden Curator s House Armstrong Lawn Daffodil Woodland Murray Aynsley Lawn Woodland Garden Band Rotunda Hagley Park (South) Riccarton Avenue Floral displays - Eden Garden, UK Avon River - - Otakaro Ōtākaro Woodland Bridge Cockayne Memorial Garden Peacock Fountain Temperate Asian Collection Peace Bell Rock Garden Archery Lawn New Zealand Gardens Pinetum Maple Border City Canterbury Museum Herbaceous Border Nursery Central Central Rose Garden New Zealand Icon Garden Water Garden Rolleston Avenue Christ s College Office Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre Conservatories Weather Station Lawn Azalea & Magnolia Garden West Bridge Armagh Street Hagley Park (North) Armagh Footbridge Avon River - Otakaro Ōtākaro Demonstration gardens - The Herb Garden, Brooklyn Artwork - Royal Botanical Gardens, Wisconsin Victoria Lake Kate Sheppard Memorial Walk Albert Lake To Mona Vale Seasonal exhibits - Gardens by the Bay, Singapore Education - Longwood Botanical Gardens, Pennsylvania Events - Gardens by the Bay, Singapore 6

7 02 CONTEXT MANAGEMENT PLANS QUEENSTOWN BAY FORESHORE RESERVES MANAGEMENT PLAN 2016 RESERVE MANAGEMENT PLAN 2011 This Management Plan seeks to provide appropriate objectives and policies to strike a balance between preserving the area for future recreation use by residents and visitors and allowing a lowlevel of innovative commercial activity that is characteristic of the Queenstown environment. The vision for Queenstown Bay Foreshore Reserves Management Plan is to manage and maintain the Queenstown Bay Foreshore Reserves to: Encourage their use for recreation, Enhance amenity values of foreshore park areas. Preserve the natural character of the transition between the reserve areas and the lake. Advocate that surrounding activities and land use do not adversely affect the amenity and values of the reserves or the lake. Zone 4: Horne Creek to head of Queenstown Gardens Primary Objectives: promote use of area for passive recreation enhance the ecological values of the area phase out inappropriate planting species / ecological restoration The management plan was prepared to enable the Council to establish the desired mix of uses for the Queenstown Gardens and set in place policy to guide future day to day management of the Gardens. Focus on management policies and general maintenance/up-keep of Gardens The management plan is not a development plan Classified as a recreation reserve? Can be updated every 10 years Valued as a tranquil garden adjacent to a busier town centre Facilitate use for active & passive recreation, and events that do not compromise the use Provide a diverse range of recreation, education & leisure activities 7

8 03 ANALYSIS - CONSTRAINTS Predominant wind Dense planting restricts views and access to lake edge. Underutilised lake edge Congested Pinch Point Native area does not feel connected to the Gardens Scattered memorials Paths become erratic Conflict of active & passive uses Wide path finishes Steep sides Access is limited between lake edge & main promenade Gravel paths not well formed Tall groups of pines growing in native garden area Steep slope up to road Glacial moraine thin stony soils need supplementing Poor lighting Toilets not good Non-public facilities - middle of park Over-planting & Overcrowding Lack of signs Poor pedestrian access Steep sides Non-active edge Cyclists conflict with uses - going at speed creates safety issues Tree planting constrains width of site Long term 140 car parks Access road separates Dangerous to pedestrians Poor lighting Poor entrance Tall mature trees with little undergrowth Steep sides Poor public access KEY ISSUES Back of house feel Discontinuous pedestrian access Poor layout of planting Parking and nonpublic facilities Serarate areas Conflict with different users 8

9 03 ANALYSIS - OPPORTUNITIES Great views Douglas Fir plantation creates sheltered micro climate Encourage public use and access from town centre Great views Foreshore edge - potential for recreation Destination Playspace Great rose collection Glasshouse - education / feature? Upgrade disk golf facilities Flat area * Great views Provide signage at key locations Former swamp - iconic pond Current entry area Newly recreated rotunda Alpine Nature Garden reaching canopy height Central loop Additional toilets & kiosk Lighting of feature trees Great variety iconic of trees set around pond Tree succession plan Ice Rink Skate Park Great views Foreshore walk Parks depot run Gardens Well used facilities Cyclists arriving - Frankton Cycle trail KEY POSITIVES Long foreshore edge Established tree shelter Central flat area Strong links to town centre Quiet green environment 9

10 04 PLANNING PRINCIPLES IMPROVING CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN THE GARDENS AND THE TOWN CENTRE, AND CIRCULATION WITHIN THE GARDENS Big Moves Re -create a series of looped pathways Connect network of paths across peninsular Additional crossings of Horne Creek Separate cycleway along Park St Wide well formed aggregate paths 10

11 04 PLANNING PRINCIPLES IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY AND WAY FINDING (INCLUDING LIGHTING, ACCESS ROAD, STANDARD OF PATHS) events lawns play ecological garden collections strolling woodland parking Big Moves Comprehensive lighting plan implemented Re align access road System of directional signage Legible zones & theme gardens 11

12 04 PLANNING PRINCIPLES EFFICIENT USE FOR ALL USERS - ACCOMMODATE A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES, FACILITIES AND EVENTS THAT CATER FOR AND ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THE PARKS PASSIVE AND RECREATION USE TOGETHER WITH ITS COMMUNITY FOCUS AS A PREMIER PARK Foreshore Foreshore Playspace Iwi Upgraded rose garden Gathering areas Gathering areas * New second entry Foreshore Kiosk / toilets Foreshore N Big Moves Destination playground Enhance native garden with Iwi Engage with foreshore Add kiosk / toilet and info centre Create spaces for gatherings 12

13 04 PLANNING PRINCIPLES RECOGNISING THE UNIQUE HERITAGE AND SUPPORTING EXISTING FEATURES AND USES INCLUDING EDUCATION, ACCESS AND LEASES CORONET PEAK LANDMARK VIEWS EVENTS GARDENS VISTA BOTANY EDUCATION WOODLAND PICNICKING HERITAGE CAFE RESEARCH CONNECTIONS COMMUNITY PROMENADING POND PARKING PLAY ART PLAZA LEGIBILITY ECOLOGY NATIVE N Big Moves Interpretive signage Educational facility Supporting existing leases Protect heritage structures 13

14 04 PLANNING PRINCIPLES ENHANCING THE ECOLOGY, PLANNING FOR VEGETATION AND TREE SUCCESSION Shelter Edge Native Feature Promenade N Big Moves Create succession plan for trees Maintain woodland shelter belt Structure planting framework Series of theme gardens & areas Reduce high maintenance flower beds Introduce productive gardens 14

15 05 EXISTING SITE LAKE WAKATIPU PARK ST N Scale: m Douglas Fir plantation (Woodland) Lakeside Pathway Disc golf area Existing memorials Rose Gardens Greenhouse Tennis Courts Private Car park Bowling Greens Public Car park (35 spaces) Ice Arena Feauture Ponds Feature Pond Bridge Skate Park Public Car Park (67 spaces) Boat Sheds Bowling & Tennis Clubrooms Public Toilets Croquet Lawn Gardens Maintenance Depot Rees Memorial Annual Bedding Display Band Rotunda & Plaza Car Park Entrance Pedestrian Entrance & Gate Main Entrance via Bridge from Marine Parade Native Planting Area 15

16 05 PLAN LAKE WAKATIPU Pier B Pontoons JOINS INSET BELOW 02 Lawn A B PARK ST Promenade Relocation of carpark entrance A 28 Disk Golf Cycle Link N Scale: m KEY MOVES Start of native planting, removal of New display gardens - eastern side of pond 01 selected existing trees & tree succession Upgraded playspace - under way Memorial arbor Cycle link 02 Pedestrianisation of exiting central access Relocation of car park entrance lane New entry arch and entry feature 03 New isite / Public Toilets / Plaza Removal of tall Douglas Fir between Service lane / access to bowls & Novotel & Park St, with native planting & Iwi 04 overflow parking installation New seating and steps down to lakeside 05 pathway Woodland (Start of Successional Planting to remove Douglas Fir) Native Succession Planting & Gardens Lakeside Pathway - mainly existing with some upgrades to western sections Existing Lookout Points Sound shell structure Existing Memorials & New Memorial Arbor Reconfigured Rose Gardens Tennis Courts Bowls & Overflow Parking Bowling & Tennis Clubrooms Bowling Greens Gardens Maintenance Depot Ice Arena Info / Public Toilets / Cafe Plaza Space & Seating Display Gardens New Steps / Access Feature Ponds & Bridge Rees Memorial Annual Bedding Displays Existing Band Rotunda Pedestrian Entrance & Gate Main Entrance via Bridge from Marine Parade Upgraded / New Playground New Pedestrian Entry Arch & Rotunda Public Car Park (67 spaces) Skate Park Boat Sheds Removal of large Douglas Fir Native Planting & Iwi Installation

17 05 CROSS SECTION A 1:300@A3 0m 5m 10m Access Road Skating Rink before Lakeside Path Lake Pedestrian Promenade Access lane Cafe / info / toilets Skating Rink after 5m Lakeside Path Native Succession Planting Lake 17

18 05 CROSS SECTION B 1:300@A3 0m 5m 10m Pond Pedestrian Promenade before Lakeside Path Lake Feature Gardens Pond Pedestrian Promenade New planting Seating & Stairs after Lakeside Path Cleared undergrowth Pier Lake 18

19 05 PERSPECTIVE 1 19

20 05 PERSPECTIVE 2 20

21 05 PERSPECTIVE 3 21