The impending development of the old Penguin oval was brought to my attention perhaps too late, but here is a humble take on how we could avoid a run-of-the-mill design for this singular site and unparalleled opportunity.
- Retain existing public space by substituting size with quality.
- Preserve historical continuity by restatement of the oval form.
- Concentrate density towards the edges around a flexible central public space.
- Build a diverse mix of multiple and single dwellings, and small business premises.
- Reserve main streets for pedestrians, direct vehicular traffic via rear laneways.
View the Penguin Oval masterplan concept (preliminary ideation) in PDF.
A copy was sent to State Planning – if you like these ideas, please feel free to support them in your own public consultation submission to haveyoursay@stateplanning.tas.gov.au
Even if these points don’t assist a better outcome in this current situation, perhaps they will rest at the back of minds for the next one.
