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Katoomba Charrette Report & Town Centre Strategy 7.6.3 Arts/Cultural Concentration Action 7.6.3A - Encourage the development of a number of visitor attractors that will complement the Carrington Hotel and the proposals for creating a more attractive physical form. Many of these features would be privately run, however examples of some attractions identified in the Charrette would include: A “City of the Arts” cultural centre and public art gallery as outlined in previous sections; Redevelopment of the Savoy Theatre; Markets in the goods yard site adjoining the railway station; Festivals and community events; Additional shops that cater to the shopping needs of visitors, particularly overseas visitors; Building on the heritage character of the town centre; Opportunities to purchase local artists and artisan’s products. 7.6.3 Marketing the Top End of Town Action 7.6.3 - Investigation of the appropriate shopping product required to attract the tourist and visitor market and encouragement of the establishment of these types of shops in the northern section of the town centre. 7.7 Strategies for Improvements to Recreational, Cultural and Urban Open Space Facilities 7.7.1 General Strategies The Charrette concluded that certain public recreational and cultural facilities and urban open spaces and in the Town Centre, listed below in Sections 7.7.2 - 7.7.7, needed improvement and/or additions. The Charrette also concluded that increased access to and improvements to certain presently non-public areas and facilities would be beneficial, including the Carrington Lawn, the Savoy, and a possible health and recreation facility. However, no such agreements between BMCC and these private owners have been reached; these are only Charrette recommendations. Specific problems needing improvement are explained in each sub-section. Such additions and improvements would strengthen the amenity and attractions of the Town Centre, both for tourists and locals, for the whole range of users, from the elderly to skateboarders to parents with infants. Action 7.7.1A - Increase the range and quality of recreational and entertainment opportunities for the general community and visitors in the Town Centre. Key sites include the Savoy/Trocadero complex and Kingsford Smith Park. Action 7.7.1B - Provide public spaces for passive recreational activities and community events and gatherings. A number of public spaces are were proposed in the Charrette that offer a 38
Katoomba Charrette Report & Town Centre Strategy range of opportunities including the following: Redevelopment of the SRA Goods Yard site to include dedication and embellishment of the eastern portion of the site, as part of rezoning negotiations, for a market square and relocation of the goods shed and crane into this space. This space will provide areas for public uses and market stalls as well as local community and visitor activities (see Section 9.1) Improvements to the Civic Centre including creation of linkages through to the TAFE east site (proposed arts and cultural precinct), development of grassed terraces spilling down into Katoomba Street and new toilet facilities (see Section 10.7). Provision of small informal rest areas on Katoomba Street that can be used for sitting, lunching and resting. Provision of open-air children's play area/s. Action 7.7.1C - Review statutory regulations so they promote the development of privately operated entertainment facilities in the town centre that could include a cinema, gymnasium and recreational orientated facilities 7.7.2 The Civic Centre The Charrette found the facilities of the Civic Centre to be well located and appreciated by many, especially the elderly, but that this building, designed in the late 1960’s ‘Brutalist’ style of architecture, did not complement the town’s character. The building was found to be badly laid out and ‘unfriendly’ to Katoomba Street, with a fairly dark, crooked and difficult connection past retail shops to College Lane behind it. Demand emerged also for better and daylit public open spaces associated with the Civic Centre. Action 7.7.2A - Improve the physical appearance and expand and improve the functions of the Katoomba Civic Centre. Action 7.7.2B - Expand or adjust the hours of operation of the Katoomba Library to allow for improved access by the general community after working hours. The Charrette proposed an extensive remodelling of the Civic Centre, which is illustrated and explained in Section 10.7 of this Report. 7.7.3 Cultural/Visitors Centre As explained in more detail in Section 10.1 devoted to the Old TAFE Site, the Charrette identified the Old TAFE site was the best place for a Cultural/Visitors Centre for the Town Centre, which should incorporate both visitor information and a major art gallery. The Charrette proposed three indicative designs for this Cultural/Visitors Centre, which are illustrated and explained in Section 10.1 of this Report. Action 7.7.3 - Develop a Cultural/Visitors Centre that provides information for the local community about events, opportunities and local Government services information, as well as information to visitors and newcomers. 39
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