Sunlight to Parks | VIC
The City of Melbourne, Hodyl & Co, Harrison & White, SJB, Susan Brennan S.C., Jordan Wright, and Daniel Smith
The project marks a new chapter in planning by innovatively applying technology to determine the total effect of shadow on public spaces from all existing and possible built forms in a rapidly growing city.
The project applied geographic information systems technology to develop three-dimensional modelling of the cumulative effect of the built form on sunlight access to open spaces between set timeframes. The project applied an innovative park typology system to govern shadow differently in response to local land use and development rather than the traditional hierarchy of parks.
The expert input and modelling and the considerable collaboration with the community, including 565 community members, informed the project and its development. The project is highly commended, providing an excellent example of the application of technology and digital innovation that has led to planning scheme amendments and improved planning practice outcomes.