Chapters 1 to 11 Combined - Century City

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Terraces to water edgeThe points at which Century Boulevard and the openspace system (canals) cross one another, are significantplaces. However these cross at different levels, and thesignificance is not expressed along the Boulevard.Landscaped terraces and ramps can provide a directconnection between the Boulevard and the open spacesystem, with direct public access to the water’s edge fromthe Boulevard.Primary nodes / focal placesThe points at which the Boulevard and the open spacesystem intersect with radial streets constitute importantfocal places. Nodes or focal places take on a characterconsistent with the form and function of the spaces theyconnect. In many cases nodes are situated at streetcorners. Although the drawing illustrates an overallpattern of nodes, detail position and characteristics of thevarious nodes will be provided on precinct-by-precinctbasis.LINKAGE STRUCTUREThe drawing opposite illustrates the network of vehicularand pedestrian links that interconnect Century City. Themain spine, Century Boulevard, carries a large volume ofvehicular and pedestrian traffic, while the internal openspace system is predominantly a pedestrian realm. Thesetwo systems run “parallel” to one another, crossing only atfour points.Visual and functional cross-links are necessary to connectthe components of Century City. These links or streets,start and end in the form of focal places or nodes, both onthe Boulevard and the open space system. In addition theplaces where linkages meet the water network are madevisible through public squares of various sizes. The aim isto concentrate, a number of activities and facilities at eachnode, such as shuttle bus stops, raised pedestriancrossings, public phones, entrances to buildings, etc.PLANNING PARTNERS: CENTURY CITY URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK October 2005 16REVISION 1
PRIVATE DEVELOPMENTPrivate land for development has been packaged intoprecincts and individual land parcels. Precincts are groupsof blocks that share common characteristics, such as theirposition within Century City or a distinctive relationship toother precincts.Individual Precinct Plans are prepared for each precinct inaccordance with the package of plans process. Precinctplans are compiled as and when required, but Chapter 5provides an overview of the main features for several ofthese precincts. All development must comply with thedirectives provided in this Urban Design Framework aswell as the relevant precinct plan.EDGE INTERFACESThe drawing opposite indicates the edges of privatedevelopment that interface with the public environmenti.e. open space system, Century Boulevard, public streetsand pedestrian links. Details of recommended edgeresponses are given as design informants on a precinctby-precinctbasis, because these differ from area to area.However common principles which are explained later inChapter 5 need to be respected.PLANNING PARTNERS: CENTURY CITY URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK October 2005 17REVISION 1
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Page 4 and 5: CONTEXTCentury City is a large mixe
Page 6 and 7: THE VISIONThe vision for Century Ci
Page 8 and 9: URBAN DESIGN RATIONALEEnvironmental
Page 10 and 11: PUBLIC ENVIRONMENT (cont)Parking an
Page 12 and 13: COMPOSITE FORM ANALYSISROOF FORMThe
Page 14 and 15: THE PROPOSED URBAN STRUCTUREThe urb
Page 18 and 19: URBAN FOOTPRINTThe urban footprint
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Page 24 and 25: Building ArticulationLarge building
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Page 54 and 55: CIVIL ENGINEERINGPRINCIPLESEngineer
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