08/1787 - Response to Information Request [As Published] · 132008.1787

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Landscape Masterplan

   

LANDGRAPHICS

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Approach to landscape provision

The situation with the Sealtaven site is somewhat unique in Hastings
Street in that it represents a single development lot of extensive
frontage. Side boundary setbacks.that provide for landscape
separation and buffer strips as required by the:town plan occurat
either end of the site though considerably separated by a frontage of
some 30 metres,

The architectural template recognises the virtue of scale and
articulation in presenting a modulated facade with individually
Presented (though integrated through design) discrete buildings
over a common basement, Consequently much of the sites
landscape treatments are to podium. Measures for development of
Innovative, high quality and sustainable planting areas within. these
podium areas are therefore integral to the (andscape design
Approach adopted throughout this development,

While the detailed caléulations arid explanations are reported
elsewhere, this design rationale attempts to demonstrate
mechanisms that have been adopted inthe design to facilitate the
delivery of 3 project that meets or exceeds =

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“The expectations of the landscape codes as expressed in the
scheme, “Visual character established within the Hastings street
residential and commercial precinct " Broader community aspirations
as. demonstrated in thé “attributed! community benefit’ referenced
within the landscape plans

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In addressing acceptable measures of the planning scheme. the
landscape design takes a threefold approach to deliver the qualityof
hard and soft landscape features that are expected to accompanya
development of this calibre in this unique position within the
Hastings Street precinct.

In short these objectives are summansed as follows:

|, The incorporation of innovative horticulturaily responsive
construction measures to ensure that podium planting areas can
function as true “deep planting areas” supporting advanced and
multi-tiered planting combinations in situations that meet or
exceed the planting opportunities afforded in the Hastings Street
frontage.

 

 

2, The multi-purpose or layering of design (code) requirements, such
thatthe pedestrian access to.the westem boundary designed.as a
floating boardwalk.can function to facilitate active street frontage,
permeability, public pedestrian, connectivity to the beach as well
as fulfilling requirement for water sensitive urban design (water
table replenishment, nutrient stripping, runoff control and the like)

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3. The presentation of quality soft landscape elements in profile
areas such that they.contribute significantly ta the visual amenity,
the micro climatic conditions and the general feel of the of the
Hastings Street and beachside precincts adjoining,