urban framework
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September 2002
UPPER ESPLANADE/ST KILDA FORESHORE UDF. COURTESY OF 4D FORM PTY LTD
UR BAN DE S I GN FRAMEWORK S
This Practice Note is a guide to the preparation and use of
Urban Design Frameworks. Frameworks are strategic planning tools that set out an integrated design vision for the desired future development of urban places. They translate the broad aims of Municipal Strategic Statements (MSS) and planning schemes to practical urban design action at the local level.
The design quality of the urban environment is more important than ever. The viability of suburbs, towns and major centres requires sharpened competitiveness in response to economic, technological, demographic and social changes. Urban Design
Frameworks provide direction for interventions that shape open space, buildings and landscape. They draw upon and integrate the traditional disciplines of designers (building, engineering and landscape) and planners (strategic, cultural and social), heritage advisers, economists and other specialists.
Urban Design Frameworks involve the generation of ideas and the preparation of realistic design concepts based on consultation, research and analysis. Concepts may be drawn or computer modelled, illustrating how a future outcome will look, to enable communication and testing with stakeholders and the local community. Consultation is a key element in the development of a
Framework. To ensure community support for the strategic vision and subsequent physical projects, consultation with stakeholders and incorporation of their feedback throughout the process is essential.
Policy Context
URBAN DESIGN
Urban design is essentially about bringing a design approach to how towns and cities are analysed and developed. It provides a useful tool to enable performance-based planning to
Urban design concerns physical solutions for urban problems and is a consultative, interactive and
September 2002
UPPER ESPLANADE/ST KILDA FORESHORE UDF. COURTESY OF 4D FORM PTY LTD
UR BAN DE S I GN FRAMEWORK S
This Practice Note is a guide to the preparation and use of
Urban Design Frameworks. Frameworks are strategic planning tools that set out an integrated design vision for the desired future development of urban places. They translate the broad aims of Municipal Strategic Statements (MSS) and planning schemes to practical urban design action at the local level.
The design quality of the urban environment is more important than ever. The viability of suburbs, towns and major centres requires sharpened competitiveness in response to economic, technological, demographic and social changes. Urban Design
Frameworks provide direction for interventions that shape open space, buildings and landscape. They draw upon and integrate the traditional disciplines of designers (building, engineering and landscape) and planners (strategic, cultural and social), heritage advisers, economists and other specialists.
Urban Design Frameworks involve the generation of ideas and the preparation of realistic design concepts based on consultation, research and analysis. Concepts may be drawn or computer modelled, illustrating how a future outcome will look, to enable communication and testing with stakeholders and the local community. Consultation is a key element in the development of a
Framework. To ensure community support for the strategic vision and subsequent physical projects, consultation with stakeholders and incorporation of their feedback throughout the process is essential.
Policy Context
URBAN DESIGN
Urban design is essentially about bringing a design approach to how towns and cities are analysed and developed. It provides a useful tool to enable performance-based planning to
Urban design concerns physical solutions for urban problems and is a consultative, interactive and
References: • Designing Competitive Places, 1997