AN URBAN DESIGN APPROACH TO ROAD

TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN

THE OPPORTUNITIES TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE LIVEABILITY

SUTAINABILITY AND PRODUCTIVITY OF TOWNS, CITIES AND REGIONS

What is urban design?

“Urban design is generally accepted name for the process of giving

physical design direction to urban growth, conservation and

change. It is understood to include landscape as well as buildings,

both preservation and new construction, and rural areas as well

as cities.”

Jonathan Barnett 1982

Policy & purpose

To shape transport infrastructure in the

whole and the parts, in urban and rural

areas.

To understand what makes an area special

and protect those qualities.

To contribute to the quality of the built

environment (community and road users)

and leave a legacy for the future.

To improve the quality of life and

attractiveness for investment for

communities.

Who is it for?

Urban design unifies & integrates building

design, landscape design, bridge and

structural design, road design, lighting

design, art etc

Architects, landscape architects, urban

designers, civil and structural engineers, road

designers, construction industry contractors

can all contribute to the urban design process

Leadership from all disciplines needed to

achieve design excellence for the community

transport customers and enhance reputation

of Government and partners.

Rest areas Drainage

Earthworks

Cycleways Kerbs

Pedestrian bridges Footways

Planting Control centres

Lighting

Road bridges fencing

Seeding

Pavement

Noise walls

Retaining walls

Barriers

Advertising

Underpasses

Tunnels VMS

Stacks

Car parks

Gantries

Urban design

Artwork

2009 Policy still current

Physical design outcomes –

Fit with environment

Physical design outcomes –

Connections & accessibility

Physical design outcomes –

Public domain

Performance themes

Safe Cost effective Sustainable

Urban design

tasks as part of

project

management

process

Project continuity

Strategies & Frameworks

Centre for Urban Design

Design guidelines

Design guidelines

Albury

Albury

M7

M7

Banora Point

Banora Point

Anzac Bridge Strengthening

Anzac Bridge Strengthening

HUNTER EXPRESSWAY

Hunter Expressway

HUNTER EXPRESSWAY

Hunter Expressway

SEA CLIFF BRIDGE

Sea Cliff Bridge

SEA CLIFF BRIDGE

Sea Cliff Bridge

EASTERN DISTRIBUTOR

Eastern Distributor

EASTERN DISTRIBUTOR

Eastern Distributor

EASTERN DISTRIBUTOR

Eastern Distributor