Salisbury City Centre & Surrounds Structure Plan

Overview The City of Salisbury invites quotes for the provision of a Structure Plan for the Salisbury City Centre and its direct surrounds. The City of Salisbury is seeking to engage an experienced consultancy to deliver this structure plan. Purpose This structure plan will support the implementation of GARP and its strategic growth and housing targets by establishing a framework to guide future growth and ensure higher-density development contributes to a liveable, attractive and well-connected urban environment, supported by active, safe and high-quality streetscapes. Given the considerable progress already achieved, the range of projects currently underway and the opportunities emerging through the ongoing revitalisation of the city centre, it is timely to review and update a vision and strategy for the city centre. The revised strategy will establish a contemporary vision for the city centre and its surrounding residential areas, supporting medium and high-density living while reinforcing the city centre's role as the primary hub for services, employment, community facilities and investment. It is anticipated that the findings and recommendations of the structure plan will inform the preparation of a future code amendment, enabling the planning framework to better support the long-term vision for the area. There is a degree of urgency in progressing this work, given increasing development pressure and the risk that sites may be redeveloped at lower densities or to a standard that does not fully realise the strategic potential of this highly accessible and well-serviced location. Objectives The key objectives of the structure plan are to: Identify a vision for the area that includes creating a vibrant place and promotes local living and active travel Outline a governance framework that manages the staging of changes in the Salisbury City Centre moving forward, including infrastructure upgrades Identify how social and hard infrastructure renewal can be facilitated in a coordinated manner, alongside any essential improvements to make it a vibrant precinct for the community Inform the City of Salisbury's Housing Implementation Plan to identify the suitability of higher density residential surrounding the Salisbury City Centre and the staged delivery of infrastructure that will support this change Provide and conduct the investigations to inform the preparation of a code amendment for the area, including recommendations for zoning changes and policy responses Scope The scope includes: Preparation of an engagement plan and report for early engagement with landowners and Council Preparation of a structure plan with recommended actions, provided in PDF format including any associated working files such as Adobe Creative Cloud packaged files, Microsoft Word and ArcGIS files Preparation of a staging plan on how the recommended actions are delivered, incorporated into the structure plan report Scoping Area Through the structure planning process, individual precincts within the scoping area will be identified so that more detailed investigations unique to those precincts can be undertaken. Key Considerations The structure plan should include a thorough analysis and consideration of the following, with recommendations forming part of the structure plan along with a feasibility, staging and costing plan associated with the actions: Planning and Design Code outcomes Redevelopment and urban renewal opportunities Placemaking, climate responsive design Traffic, transport and parking considerations Connectivity for active transport opportunities Streetscape connectivity and community safety considerations Infrastructure gaps Planning and Design Code Outcomes Undertaking a comprehensive review of the urban structure, including traffic management, to identify boundaries for the Urban Neighbourhood Zone or similar (for medium to high density) and the Housing Diversity Neighbourhood Zone or similar (for low to medium density) Making recommendations on suitable zoning, subzone, overlays and/or associated policies and technical numerical variations to facilitate density requirements Identifying how renewal can be facilitated in a coordinated manner Recommending technical and numerical variations to match the zone choices, including building height transitions across the precinct Liaising with Parafield Airport regarding any potential to revise airport building heights Reviewing local road widening controls, including recommending their removal as appropriate Suggesting concept plans where necessary to guide building heights and infrastructure requirements Redevelopment and Urban Renewal Opportunities Identifying existing buildings or assets in public or private ownership that have the potential to be redeveloped to support a more vibrant mixed-use village precinct Identifying opportunities for higher density and how these can be delivered in a way that enhances safety, comfort and connectivity to key natural and built assets Identifying any need for a revision of street layouts and urban form Considering opportunities for incentives to consolidate allotments to create larger development and higher quality outcomes Engaging, reviewing and providing recommendations regarding Council, State Government and private landowners' future plans, including opportunities on surplus State-owned assets, Council-owned assets or other property considerations Consideration of the current Salisbury City Centre Redevelopment Project, and its associated staging and timelines, including the assumption that Sites 1, 2 and 5 will be developed by the time this structure plan is implemented Interaction and opportunities at Salisbury Oval, including leveraging the previous Salisbury Oval Master Plan Interaction and opportunities associated with community centres including the Jack Young Centre and Twelve25 Traffic, Transport and Parking Considerations Reviewing any Council traffic, parking and movement studies to enable a transit-oriented precinct Addressing parking management needs Assessing local street traffic conditions, including where traffic-management measures or traffic-calming treatments are required to protect residential streets and improve safety Evaluating bus stops and other public transport infrastructure, including opportunities for upgraded facilities Identifying opportunities for more active travel and micro-mobility movements, so that walking, cycling, public transport and other non-private vehicle movements are prioritised Identifying how current pedestrian movements occur through the precinct Identifying opportunities for public realm upgrades, such as footpaths, crossings and wayfinding Streetscape Connectivity and Community Safety Considerations Investigating how local roads and public spaces can be redesigned into safer, cooler, biodiverse and more walkable environments Exploring opportunities for water and biodiversity sensitive urban design Exploring opportunities to improve lighting, sightlines, passive surveillance, active travel routes, greening, active shopfronts and key travel nodes Identifying opportunities to reduce anti-social behaviour through Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design principles Considering the retail and commercial importance of the city centre and how the structure plan will enhance the visitor economy for visitors and residents alike Infrastructure Gaps Assessing utility capacity for higher density development, including water, sewerage and power Providing an outline of stormwater upgrades that may be required over time to manage flooding, including water-sensitive urban design, noting that relevant Stormwater Management Plans can be provided Placemaking with Purpose Identifying and celebrating the unique character of individual precincts by recognising the contribution of cultural, natural and First Nations heritage to local identity and sense of place, which may include heritage buildings, landmarks, significant tree stands and other distinctive features Considering the contribution of diverse communities to the economic vitality, culture and everyday life of the place, ensuring local identity reflects the people who live, work and visit there Considering the long-term value of environmental and community assets, including established trees, the Little Para Corridor, Salisbury Oval and other public open spaces Celebrating culture and heritage by recognising places of historical, community and cultural significance, including acknowledging the enduring contribution of First Nations peoples and ensuring their stories, knowledge and connection to Country are embedded in place Staging Plan The realistic delivery plan must include: Development feasibility testing for proposed heights and densities Staging of infrastructure and public realm upgrades Funding mechanisms, such as developer contributions, grants and partnerships Catalyst projects, such as redevelopment of key council-owned sites Governance arrangements between council, state agencies and private landowners Project Stages The following indicative staging of works has been outlined: Stage 1, Project initiation: Start-up meeting with the City of Salisbury project team and relevant staff, site visit, background investigations, and provision of a brief stakeholder consultation methodology. Suggested deliverable: minutes and consultation methodology. Suggested timeframe: 0.5 months. Stage 2, Research and context setting: Collecting information and establishing the context. Suggested deliverable: context setting document. Suggested timeframe: 2 months. Hold point for Council review. Stage 3, Investigations and analysis of options: Preparing and completing spatial and other technical investigations, and preparing and analysing options. Suggested deliverable: investigations and options report. Suggested timeframe: 3 months. Hold point for Council review. Stage 4, Engagement: Preparing an engagement report and undertaking engagement with the community. Suggested timeframe: 3 months. Stage 5, Final Structure Plan and Actions: Finalising the structure plan with spatial and written recommendations. Suggested deliverable: final structure plan and staging plan. Suggested timeframe: 2 months. Hold point for Council review. Stage 6, Council: Presentation to City of Salisbury Elected Members. Suggested deliverable: presentation, allowing three sessions of two hours each. Suggested timeframe: to be confirmed. Contract Terms and Conditions It is anticipated that the City of Salisbury's main contact will check in at least once a week for updates, unless otherwise agreed. The main contact will be the central point for information and can arrange meetings with relevant staff as required. Enquiries Contact: Zachary Allen, Contractual Phone: +61 (08) 84068346 Email: purchasing@salisbury.sa.gov.au