Chapters 1 to 11 Combined - Century City

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CONTEXTCentury City is a large mixed-use development project situated in the north westsector of metropolitan Cape Town. It is strategically located at the intersectionof the N1 and N7 freeways, with two railway corridors running past the site, andwithin 10km of Cape Town central business district.Metropolitan spatial planning aims to re-inforce nodes, promote development alongcorridors and prevent sprawl beyond the urban edge. Century City is well located inrelation to the Koeberg road corridor and is consistent with the city’s vision topromote economic growth and mixed use development.Century CityThe development to date includes a regional shopping centre, award winningwetland and corporate offices. Over 400 residential units have been built and760 new units are under construction.Century City can be seen as complimentary to Cape Town CBD and the other majorcentres, which together provide a network of multi-nodal opportunities within themetropolitan area.PLANNING PARTNERS: CENTURY CITY URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK October 2005 4 REVISION 1
PHILOSOPHYThe philosophy behind the urban design framework (UDF) is to achieve a balancebetween commercial value, functionality and aesthetics, as illustrated in thediagram below. This is based on the belief that good design creates and sustainsvalue.MarketabilityEnhance ValueInvestment SecurityCommercialityOBJECTIVESThe objectives of this Urban Design Framework are:1) To identify a shared vision for Century City that will enhance land value create a “sense of place” for the enjoyment of the public, residents andoffice workers; promote Century City as a prime property investment and destination.2) To create a mechanism for implementation of the vision by identifying desirable urban form and architectural features; defining negotiable and non negotiable elements; creating a process for design review.3) To generate an urban form that exhibits a positive relationship betweenindividual buildings and public spaces, including the street and canal system.UDFFunctionalityPracticalUser FriendlyManageableSustainableDesign &AestheticsDesignComposite FormLandscapingSense of PlaceBy applying the urban design framework consistently it will be possible toenhance the value of the project because people will find it an attractive place tovisit, and property owners will have confidence that their investments will beprotected. This attention to good design does not need to compromise functionaland practical considerations. Neither should it cause delays, because the designapproval process has been streamlined to ensure that rapid decisions can bemade.All future development at Century City, both in the public environment andprivate development, should be consistent with this framework. This includes thegeneral guidelines as well as more specific directives where these have beenformulated for specific precincts.PLANNING PARTNERS: CENTURY CITY URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK October 2005 5 REVISION 1
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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 16 and 17: Terraces to water edgeThe points at
Page 18 and 19: URBAN FOOTPRINTThe urban footprint
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Page 24 and 25: Building ArticulationLarge building
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Page 34 and 35: NORTHERN SECTOR PRECINCTThe Norther
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Page 46 and 47: LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ANDDESIGN GUIDE
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Page 50 and 51: LIGHTING POLICYExterior lighting is
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CIVIL ENGINEERINGPRINCIPLESEngineer
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CHAPTER 10DEVELOPMENT CONTROL AND D
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SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANREQUIREMENTSCo
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DESIGN REVIEW PROCESSThe review of
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CONCLUSIONThis urban design framewo
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