Location
Parks Edge is located to the south east of Melbourne CBD in the Casey Municipality [Melway Reference 134 C6].
Scope
Masterplanning and urban design vision for the planned development of the 42 hectares site which is expected to house about 1600 residents.
Collie Role
Collie was appointed by Devine Limited to create the Masterplan and vision for the public domain at Parks Edge.
Key Challenges
Establishing an identifiably distinct residential precinct with connections to the abutting landuses including the neighbouring Casey Fields with its existing open space network, formalized sporting facilities and diverse range of recreational activities.
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Parks Edge Masterplan
The Masterplan provided for a bold introduction to the precinct with large signage on a hedge backdrop designed to stretch along the principal entrance to the site. The entry point off Parks Edge Boulevard connects the majority of lots to the proposed defining tree lined avenue with bicycle and pedestrian pathways. This entry spine was designed to reinforce the link with the adjacent Casey Fields. The Parks Edge plan used simple tree lined streetscapes, with single and double sequenced street tree arrangements and single median strip planting. The design focused on an interplay between native indigenous tree species, connected public spaces and the arrangement of form, visual signage, colour and texture.
The two parks were designed to be relatively maintenance free with constructed elements utilizing steel, timber and concrete. They were to cater for young children and family activities and feature:
- coloured concrete pathways;
- contemporary pavilions and an arbour;
- barbecue facilities, seating and shelter;
- open grassed areas;
- remnant eucalypt trees;
- canopy trees;
- meandering pathways;
- planted beds;
- easy access by street and pathway networks.
