Warners Bay Town Centre Planning Workshop 1 of 2 Tuesday 6 August 2013
Opening Introduction Outline and purpose of workshops Housekeeping Group introductions
Group introductions 1. People at tables to pair up and interview each other (2min each). Name: Where live: Relationship to / interest in town centre: 2. Then introduce the person you interviewed to other people at the table. (30 sec to 1 min each)
Process and Objectives Council is committed to: 1. working with the community to establish a Town Centre Strategy and development guidelines for Warners Bay the community engagement process, 2. supporting a successful and vibrant Warners Bay that the whole community to visit and enjoy, 3. good urban design and development outcomes for the whole town centre,
Planning context National context 1. Australia s population is projected to be 29.2 million in 2030 and 35.9 million in 2050. 2. By 2020, 90% of all Australian will live in urban areas
Planning context National challenges 1. Increasing urbanisation and urban growth 2. Ageing of the population 3. Changing household and family structures 4. Continued population growth and immigration 5. Housing supply and affordability 6. Australian cities have relatively low densities by international standards, and the combination of infrastructure costs and social change is likely to lead to an increase in urban densities
Planning context Urban Trends 1. Urban policy is reflecting an increased interest in urban containment, mixed use town centre development and transit oriented development. 2. Desire for people wanting to live in urban centres close to services and facilities, particularly young adults and retirees
Planning context Population projections 250000 Number of residents 200000 150000 100000 50000 0 1981 1986 1991 1996 2001 2006 2011 2016 2021 2026 2031 Cardiff PD Warners Bay part of 2006 population was 35,703, greater than the LS2020 projection of 35,000 by 2020 Higher population increase than predicted. More youthful profile than LGA as a whole Considerable medium density redevelopment has occurred. Need to think about where it is best to accommodate the growing population.
Planning context Employment Projections: 1. Employment in Warners Bay is estimated to increase by 995 jobs from 2006 to 2026. 2. Projected demand for an additional 46,500 sq. m of employment floorspace by 2031. The Lake Macquarie Employment Lands Study (SGS 2010) modelling indicates that there will be demand for additional employment floorspace by 2031, with the majority of this demand being expressed in the Town Centre. Employment in Warners Bay is estimated to increase by 995 jobs from 2006 to 2026 according to modelling by the Bureau of Transport Statistics. Need to plan how best to accommodate this growth.
Planning context Land types 3 main categories Council owned community land, Council owned commercial land, privately owned land
Planning context Lower Hunter Regional Strategy 1. Identifies Warners Bay as a Town Centre in its centres hierarchy 2. Targets for LM LGA - 60,000 more people, need 36,000 more dwellings (21,000 of these in existing urban areas) 3. Targets for LM LGA - 12,000 more jobs by 2031.
Planning context Lifestyle 2030 Adopted by Council 11 March 2013 1. Hierarchy of centres Warners Bay, Toronto, Belmont, Swansea, Cardiff all town centres. 2. Aim to reinforce the LGA s centres, focus growth and change around centres, reduce car dependence, minimise new urban development on the fringe. 3. Goal to increase densities to around 30 40 dwellings/ha within and around regional and town centres
Outcome of Lifestyle 2020 workshop circa 1999
Planning context Lake Macquarie 1984 LEP 1. Majority of town centre zone 3(a) Business (General)
Planning context Lake Macquarie 2004 LEP 1. Town centre zoned 3(1) and 3(2).
Planning Context Current Warners Bay Area Plan
A = 3-4 storey B = 2-3 storey A+ = landmark sites Current Warners Bay Area Plan - Building types
Planning Context Specialist hired to assist with Town Centre strategy and area plan. Economic Development and Urban Design specialist - talk later this evening Traffic and Transport specialist present tonight and undertaking data collection and study throughout August and September. Will look at: 1. Travel to the centre 2. Travel around the centre pedestrians and vehicles 3. Car parking survey 4. Performance of streets and intersections.
Council land
Council land John St Carpark Development plans for the John St car park site are on hold pending the outcome of community engagement process Council has previously committed to providing the same number of public car parks plus parking required because of a development.
Group Discussion/Activity (15 min) Reflect on information provided What do you currently like about Warners Bay? What changes would you like to see in Warners Bay in the future? Individually what remains your most valuable question?
Urbacity presentation
Group Activity (45min) Be a Council Planner 3 themes Uses, Movement, Character Each table to provide input on each theme Nominate scribe Write on maps provided Paper work will travel to next table Maps to be placed on wall for everyone to view at end of workshop
Close Thank you Overview and Preparation for workshop 2