2006-2007 Ku-ring-gai Town Centres
Pymble Town Centre
Issues
The following issues were identified for Pymble Town Centre:
- The main retail area is struggling and located on only one side of Grandview Street.
- The Pacific Highway severely limits access to the town centre and divides the area in two.
- There is very low density residential development.
Design Strategies
The design strategies focused on three main projects:- Grandview Street - develop a second side of ground floor retail outside the railway station to increase activity and take advantage of the easy access for south-bound traffic. New traffic lights and the realignment of the bridge at Station Street would improve access for north-bound traffic.
- Park Avenue - a new street designed as a green residential boulevard to connect the major open spaces. It would follow the valley line and include a drainage swale to collect storm water. The street would improve the residential amenity and increase residential density in the area.
- Robert Pymble Park - improvements to this existing park include; a major promenade creating a connection between the northwest district and the Railway Station. An interwoven swale forming a wetland at the two major intersections and the use of water sensitive urban design principles throughout the area. Accessibility would be improved with pedestrian and cyclist friendly access routes.
Grandview street perspective
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