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Addendum Agenda - Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee – Thursday 29 September 2016 Page 1 |
CBD16.3 Nowra CBD - Parklet Options Report
HPERM Ref: D16/295899
Group: Planning & Development Services Group
Section: Strategic Planning
Attachments: 1. Webpage - Glebe Parklet Pow Wow⇩
2. Splash Adelaide Pilot Parklet Program - Information Pack⇩
Purpose / Summary
Following previous discussions, advise the Committee of possible options to deliver a ‘parklet’ for use in the Nowra CBD.
Options
1. The Committee allocate a budget for the design, construction and installation of a moveable ‘parklet’ for use in the Nowra CBD.
Implications: This option gives the Committee greatest control over the design and location of a ‘parklet’ in the Nowra CBD, however, requires the Committee to wholly fund the ‘parklet’ from the CBD revitalisation budget.
2. The Committee fund the design, construction and installation of a basic moveable ‘parklet’ in the Nowra CBD, and require benefiting businesses to fit out/furnish and maintain the ‘parklet’.
Implications: This option potentially reduces the funding requirements of the Committee and achieves a level of ‘buy in’ from local businesses who are responsible for fitting out and maintaining the ‘parklet’.
3. The Committee call for expressions of interest from local businesses to build and construct a ‘parklet’ in front of their own business.
Implications: This option potentially delivers a good outcome for the CBD, with little or no funding from the Committee. The Committee would have an opportunity to select a preferred ‘parklet’ and its location, however, it would have less say in the location and design of the ‘parklet’ then if it were to be funded through the Committee.
Background
The Committee has previously indicated an interest in ‘parklets’ and this report outlines a number of possible options for delivering a ‘parklet’ in the Nowra CBD. The Glebe ‘parklet’ project was briefly discussed at the last meeting.
Fully Funded Parklet
The Committee could fully fund the design, construction and installation of a moveable ‘parklet’ in the Nowra CBD. This option gives the Committee greatest control over the design and location of a ‘parklet’, however, requires the Committee to wholly fund the parklet from the CBD revitalisation budget.
The Committee has previously been provided with information on the proposed moveable ‘parklet’ at Glebe Point Road in Sydney, and some information is provided on this project as Attachment 1 to this report. The proposed ‘parklet’ utilises two (2) box trailers to be registered as road worthy, and fitted with wooden panelling, seating, landscaping and cyclone proof umbrellas.
The project is anticipated to cost $20,000 for the purchase and construction of the ‘parklets’, with an additional $6,500 allocated towards activation events over a 12 month period. The design work was undertaken free of charge by a Sydney based architect, and a similar approach may be considered by the Committee.
Partially Funded Parklet
The Committee could fund the design, construction and installation of a basic moveable ‘parklet’ in the Nowra CBD, and require benefiting businesses to fit out/furnish and maintain the ‘parklet’.
This option potentially reduces the funding requirements of the Committee and achieves a level of ‘buy in’ from local businesses who are responsible for fitting out and maintaining the ‘parklet’. The Committee could call for local businesses to submit a design for the ‘parklet’ fitout, and the winning design would receive the ‘parklet’ out the front of their shop for a designated period of time. This option would also ensure that the design of the ‘parklet’ evolved over time, as different businesses re-furnish the ‘parklet’ periodically.
Business Funded Parklet
The Committee could call for expressions of interest from local businesses to build and construct a ‘parklet’ out the front of their own business.
This option potentially delivers a good outcome for the CBD, with little or no funding from the Committee. The Committee would have an opportunity to select a preferred ‘parklet’ and its location, however, it would have less say in the location and design of the ‘parklet’ then if it were to be funded through the Committee. Alternatively, the Committee could fund the design of a ‘parklet’, and call for expressions of interest from businesses to fund the pre-designed ‘parklet’.
Adelaide City Council and Splash Adelaide ran a highly successful ‘parklet’ program where businesses submitted design proposals, and the winning businesses were responsible for funding and constructing the ‘parklets’. A copy of the Splash Adelaide Parklet Program is provided as Attachment 2 to this report.
Community Engagement
Council would need to consult affected property and business owners prior to delivering a ‘parklet’ in the CBD. Options 2 and 3 in the report include a level of consultation or community ‘buy in’ through an expression of interest or design competition.
Depending on which option is pursued there will be a range of administrative or operating procedures that will need to be thought through, prepared and overseen re the future use and operation of the ‘parklet’. For example who oversees and manages the booking and movement of the ‘parklet’?
Financial Implications
The Committee would be responsible for funding a ‘parklet’ in the Nowra CBD, however, Options 2 and 3 seek to share the cost of delivering a ‘parklet’ with benefitting businesses.
Risk Implications
Council will need to undertake a detailed risk assessment prior to delivering a ‘parklet’ in the CBD and its placement on public roads.
