A vision for Glenorchy's civic heart.
Glenorchy is a diverse, proud community - but its civic centre had not kept pace with the city growing around it. Poor lighting, limited pedestrian access, disconnected public spaces and an over-provision of car parking had left the precinct feeling underused and, at times, unsafe. The community's vision was clear: a place where the diverse community of Glenorchy is encouraged to be vibrant, active and creative, while retaining its honesty.
Working alongside REALMstudios, we led a master planning process shaped from the outset by the people who use the precinct every day. Through design sprint workshops with key stakeholders, a set of priorities emerged: inclusion, accessibility, a stronger night-time economy, better connections for pedestrians and cyclists, and multi-purpose community spaces that could host markets, concerts, workshops and everyday gatherings.
Less parking, more life.
The master plan reimagines the precinct as a series of activated layers - movement and access, open space, sustainability, and a diversity of uses - each working together to create a civic heart that serves Glenorchy's projected population of over 53,000 by 2036. Existing parking areas are proposed for better use, with increased permeable surfaces, shade-responsive planting, and spaces that invite people to linger rather than simply pass through.
New community facilities, improved bus infrastructure, protected cycleways and a stronger indoor-outdoor connection between buildings and public space form the backbone of the plan. The vision builds flexibility into every layer, so that the civic centre can continue to evolve as the community's needs change. It is a plan shaped by Glenorchy, for Glenorchy.
