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Wollongong Public Space & Public Life

Wollongong City Council / Wollongong, Australia

McGregor Coxall was commissioned by Wollongong City Council to partner with the internationally renowned urban research company Gehl Architects to deliver the Wollongong Public Spaces and Public Life Study. The study was underpinned by place making and incremental urbanism, thus a key focus required the identification of small scale activation projects that would seed change in the city centre.

Embracing this approach empowered the client to promote a flourishing city life by sympathetically framing the city around people’s everyday activities.  Importantly the study incorporated comprehensive engagement of council staff, local stakeholders and residents to captivate local opinion and empower the local community to put forward ideas.

McGregor Coxall provided urban design expertise to map key strategic initiatives and also undertook delivery of several pilot activation projects which enabled the council to implement a meaningful Renewal Strategy that informs the future planning of the city and strengthens a data driven approach to delivery.

Site Area

100 ha

Services

  • Development Control Plan
  • Landscape Master Plan
  • Open Space
  • Public Domain Strategy
  • Regeneration
  • Research
  • Urban Design Framework
  • Visual Analysis
  • Implemenation and Staging Plans
  • Tactical Urbanism
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A vibrant public space in Wollongong features colorful umbrellas, a green lawn, and playground structures with children playing, while adults relax on benches. A mural adorns a building on the left, with a "Library" sign pointing right. People walk along the rainbow-painted pathway, enjoying public life.
A lively park scene in Wollongong showcases vibrant public life. People are sitting on pink benches, a child rides a bike on a path, adults are walking, and children are swinging. An open grassy area is on the left with trees and buildings in the background, perfectly embodying a bustling public space.
A bustling street scene in Wollongong showcases vibrant public life with people walking, cycling, and sitting. A bike rental shop with a "About Bike Hire" sign is visible, while trees line the sidewalk. A mix of black and white and color elements gives the image a dynamic feel, highlighting the lively public space.
A city street in Wollongong blends from modern to historic. On the left, colorful seating and plants create a contemporary scene, while the right side features people walking past classic shops. The transition in this public space highlights a contrast between old and new urban life, showcasing vibrant public life.
A lively street scene in Wollongong showcases vibrant public life, with people walking, cycling, and interacting outside a building adorned with colorful graffiti. A cyclist rides along the path while others sit on benches. A mural and directional sign point to Food Station, Crown St, Carpark, and Hospital.
Two maps of Wollongong are shown side by side. The left map highlights topography with light brown areas indicating elevations and green spaces representing parks. The right map focuses on urban structures, featuring beige buildings and blue highlighted public spaces designed to enrich public life.
Two maps of Wollongong side by side. The left shows various buildings scattered within the city layout as minimalistic blue shapes. The right map highlights central city blocks in shades of brown, with similar blue shapes indicating specific locations dedicated to public space and public life.

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