THE NEW ZEALAND URBAN DESIGN PROTOCOL

THE SEVEN C’s AND THE UNIVERSITY ENVIRONS

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Piazza del campo

Piazza del campopiazza del Campo

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Justice and the organs of good government

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Good government

THE URBAN DESIGN PROTOCOL

• Voluntary commitment by• Government• Local government• Developers• Design professionals• Educational institutions• Others

Actions taken will, together, make a significant difference to the quality of NZ towns and cities

Action PackA range of ideas for Protocol signatories

The value of Urban Design

The economic, environmental and social benefits of urban design

Urban design Case studies

projects that demonstrate the application of urban design principles

Urban Design Toolkit

• a compendium of tools that can be used to facilitate high-quality urban design.

MISSION STATEMENT

• The New Zealand Urban Design Protocol calls

• for a significant step up in the quality of urban

• design in New Zealand and a change in the way

• we think about our towns and cities.

Seven New Zealand Universities are among the 118 current signatories to the Protocol:University of OtagoLincoln University Victoria University WellingtonAuckland UniversityMassey UniversityUnitecWaikato University

THE SEVEN C’S

• provide a checklist of qualities that contribute to quality urban design

• are based on sound urban design principles recognised and demonstrated throughout the world

• explain these qualities in simple language, providing a common basis for discussing urban issues and objectives

• provide core concepts to use in urban design projects and policies

• can be adapted for use in institutions, towns and cities.

CONTEXTseeing buildings, places and spaces as part of whole towns and cities

Sharp Center, Toronto

CHARACTERreflecting and enhancing the distinctive character, heritage and identity of our urban environment

CHARACTER, CREATIVITYFederation Square Melbourne

CHOICE

• ensuring diversity and choice for people

CONNECTIONS

enhancing how different

networks link together for people

CREATIVITY

encouraging innovative and

imaginative solutions

Creativity: the watercube

CUSTODIANSHIP

ensuring design is

environmentally sustainable, safe and healthy

COLLABORATION

communicating and sharingknowledge across sectors and professions, and with communities

The University of Otago campus

The extent of the campus in North Dunedin

Otago University in 1878

The first campus

model of mid 1960’s plan - aerial view

Late 20c campus

The University campus 2007

Campus definitionnorth-south axis

East west axis and extension

Movement across campusthe diagonal desire line

The river

Landscape

The University of Otago Urban Design Protocol Plan of Action

1. ratify appointment of Design Champion

2. Pursue urban design-related research

3. Incorporate 7C’s in capital projects

4. Incorporate 7C’s in campus plan review

5. Take part in urban design awards programmes

University of Otago 10 point Action Plan 2006

6. Work with local authorities on urban transportation issues

7. Create an inventory of urban design-related research at the University

8. Provide information plaques on specific UofO buildings as part of a signage upgrade

9. Apply 7C’s to Geology paving project10. Apply 7C’s to riverside upgrade project

New riverside landscape

Applying the Protocol:Action plan item 9

choice

context

character

connections

creativity

collaboration

custodianship

Good government

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