Works Approval Report.pdf - the National Capital Authority

Campbell Section 5 - Works Approval Project Ref: 110029Prepared for the Land Development AgencyFigure 5.2 – High quality public domain provisions for pedestrians and cyclists enliveninglocal retail; a possible treatment for Road 3 into Campbell Section 55.2.2 Reduction of Urban HeatPlanting of streets and the park will reduce urban heat island effects generated by large open areasand expanses of paving. Street planting is to provide maximum canopy cover in summer, whilstplanting within the park is distributed to create at least 50% canopy cover in summer.All new streets have generous tree planting proposed. Species selection will include a highproportion of large-scale trees to ensure effective cover.The proportions of blocks proposed in NCP Amendment 74 are complemented by the park toprovide an urban environment that allows buildings to release stored heat.The use of common roof gardens is promoted through the Master Plan to reduce the exposed hardsurfaces of masonry and roof elements that traditionally absorb diurnal radiation.The above measures also reduce the reliance on mechanical heating and cooling, lowering theoverall strain on the environment and fossil fuel consumption. An example of the proposedstreetscape is shown in Figure 5.3.November 2012 Cardno 23