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High Wycombe Activity Precinct

Typology

Urban Design

Location

High Wycombe, Perth

Year

2023

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Urban Design Studio: How might a masterplan for the High Wycombe Activity Precinct accommodate a new level of population density for the area while minimising negative environmental and social impacts? Can this be done in a way that is socially just and inclusive? What could life be like in such a development?

Chapter 1: A Moving Biking Adventure
Waking up in Wycombe Central, I knew today would be different from my days in Perth. I hopped on my bike and headed towards Kalamunda on one of the dedicated cycling highways. Sharing the road with other cyclists and small automated vehicles makes the ride a breeze, especially without big, petrol-guzzling, noisy and polluting deathtraps pushing me off the road. The town is all about being active and automated, and my ride to Kalamunda Hills and back was an enjoyable cakewalk.

Chapter 2: Nature’s Embrace
As I pedalled through the cool, canopied cycling lanes, I couldn’t help but notice the wide range of plant and animal life around me. The town has a central conservation corridor where animals roam free and black cockatoos nest in the trees. I looked at one of the buildings and saw people having a garden party underneath the shade of the building’s solar panels on the roof

Chapter 3: Exploring Town Amenities
After my ride, I went to Wycombe Central’s town centre. All the restaurants were buzzing due to the easy access via trains, buses, and the airport. I also popped by the local coffee roastery. The owners, Andrew and Molly, live above their roastery in one of the old industrial-only areas. The front of the coffee shop faces one of the green corridors, while the back has access to deliveries for their export business. Who says industrial companies combined with homes can’t be functional works of art, eh?

Chapter 4: A Visual Design Delight
The day kept getting better. I continued biking through all the different artworks displayed throughout the green corridors. None of the buildings felt imposing, and all of the lower-floor shops had an extraordinarily open and welcoming feel to them. After the day I went home. I managed to have an active and healthy day without even realising it. I am honestly super thankful to live in a place that looks after my mental and physical well-being. Thank you, Wycombe Central

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