Wynyard Quarter
In the development of this research project, the design of the waterfront site was be used to reduce the actual production of urban stormwater and as a site of stormwater amelioration. Using ArcGIS and data sets supplied by ́ Auckland Council, the Wynyard Quarter can be rescaled as part of a larger urban catchment system, the Freemans Bay catchment. Reconceptualising the Wynyard Quarter without any buildings or infrastructure, in effect a green field site is followed by the setting up of a few simple metrics to determine the size and location of the building programme. By connecting the development metrics produced through non-structural stormwater control systems to the expected real estate returns, remodelled by a FAR manipulation, the building footprint of the waterfront will shrink drastically while the area of pervious surface will increase. The new permeable zone could be used as a site for large-scale
storm water remediation measures to treat contaminated storm water from the remaining catchment. Similarly goals
for urban sustainability through the development of specific urban eco systems could be developed, such as the restoration of native habitats, both terrestrial and aquatic, and positioning of urban habitat patches.
storm water remediation measures to treat contaminated storm water from the remaining catchment. Similarly goals
for urban sustainability through the development of specific urban eco systems could be developed, such as the restoration of native habitats, both terrestrial and aquatic, and positioning of urban habitat patches.