Welcome to my Architectural Design Journal where I will document my thoughts, ideas, sketches and final drawings as well images, movie clips, music and works by others that have provided me with inspiration over the course of completing my final design project for Bachelor of Architectural Design at QUT.
Assignment Description
Over the semester our assessment requires us to re-imagine the Australian Capital Territory and produce a vision for the A.C.T. in the 21st century. Developing a strategy for the city and the national parliament which it houses, identifying the infrastructure relevant to a 21st century city and investigating appropriate architectural types for a city which represents Australia. From this basis we will ultimately produce an architectural proposal which seeks to address these issues and provide 'A Place for People'.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Proposed Light Rail Rapid Transit
The Map below is our proposed Light Rail rapid transit route including Transport Oriented Development nodes. The diagram also shows bus feeder services to the T.O.D. nodes as well as 5 & 10 minute walking distances to T.O.D's
Future Infrastructure - High Speed Railway Line
The map below shows a potential high speed railway line passing through the Canberra International Airport. Linking this with the light rail / rapid transit will increase Canberra's connection with the rest of Australia.
Existing Infrastructure - Bike and Walking Trails
Linking the light rail and rapid transit with existing walking and cycling routes provides a strong basis for an integrated transport solution.
Canberra Infrastructure - Bus Services
Bus maps showing extensive public transport servicing most areas of Canberra. The low usage however suggest that their isn't enough incentive to use the current system. By introducing Light rail and rapid transit areas the speed of journeys can radically increase and move a greater number of people than buses alone. Rapid transit is also proven to increase density along transport corridors.
Canberra Age Demographic
Demographic map shows ballooning younger population. Cheaper accommodation closer to public transport would be appropriate to house this demographic.
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