WAX Design in collaboration with URPS and InfraPlan
has begun to develop a strategic and long term planning direction for the
Kadina Town Centre which aims to explore community needs and the potential pressures
on the urban fabric of the town centre. To help gain an
understanding of the town, the project team took up residence for 3 days in
Kadina to learn from the community and see how the town ticks.
In a fun and action packed
3 days the design team held workshops, drop-in sessions, place making events and
a traders breakfast where conversations were started, community insights passed
on and great chats could be had. Undertaking
a site analysis also allowed the team to witness firsthand the opportunities
and issues of the town centre.
The engagement process aims
to build community ownership of outcomes and is a great way to open a dialogue
with everyone who cares about the town’s future. The design team finished their time in Kadina
with a presentation back to the community that is aimed to show the start of
their strategic thinking, guiding principles and vision for the town centre. This allows the opportunity to make sure
everyone is on the same page.
Through an intensive
engagement it is important that the community conversation continues and that the
project team has access to this. Via a Kadina Town Centre Facebook page the
debate and discussion continues.
Please follow the
conversation at http://www.facebook.com/KadinaTownCentre?ref=hl