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A PERSONAL VISION FOR UCT’S PHYSICAL
PLANNING UNIT AND
PLANNING OF THE GROOTE SCHUUR CAMPUS
Basil Brink24 October 2011
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Brief personal introduction
Vision for the Physical Planning Unit (PPU)
Vision for planning of the UCT Groote Schuur Campus
Conclusion - recommendations
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BRIEF PERSONAL INTRODUCTION
Academic qualifications – Refer to CV 2009-2010: DPhil, Engineering Management,
University of Johannesburg (UJ): A systems approach to property management in state departments and state owned enterprises
1998. Management Advancement Programme (with distinction). Wits Business School.
1979: MSc Town and Regional Planning (Delft University of Technology, Netherlands)
1976 - BArch (UCT)
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Work experience - DesignRefer to ‘Portfolio of selected examples of work’
Urban Development Frameworks, site development plans with sketch plans and heritage buildings
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Property development experience
Land development leases, e.g. • Station shopping centre, Mahikeng• Filling station, Smit Street, Johannesburg• Private clinic, Houtheuwel, Sebokeng
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Property management experience
Taxido Junction shopping centre, Vereeniging: Retail centre management
Carlton Hotel, Joburg: Refurbishment proposal call
Mandela Bridge, Newtown: Land sale
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PERSONAL VALUES
Lead by example Communication – clear and inclusive Respect Integrity Commitment Service
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MY VISION FOR THE PHYSICAL
PLANNING UNIT (PPU)
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FORMULATING A VISION
Vision: the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom. A mental image of what the future will or could be like.
A Vision is either Practical, i.e. based in reality and emanating from
an understanding of the status quo, as this one attempts to be, or
Utopian, i.e. an unattainable ideal state based on a dream or fantasy
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PPU’S VISION
PPU’s Vision supports UCT’s Vision:
“UCT aspires to become a premier academic meeting point between South Africa, the rest of Africa and the world. Taking advantage of expanding global networks and our distinct vantage point in Africa, we are committed, through innovative research and scholarship, to grapple with the key issues of our natural and social worlds…”
(www.uct.ac.za/about/intro accessed 2011 August 31)
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PPU’S ACTION PLANS
The team’s Action Plans are finalised and prioritised based on PPU’s:Required deliverables & time frames,
clients’ needs, service improvement Human resources – individual learning
and growth plansLearning, growth and mentorship plan
for built environment students
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UPPER, MIDDLE AND LOWER CAMPUS
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MY VISION FOR UCT’S GROOTE SCHUUR CAMPUS
Heritage
DevelopmentProjects
CampusPlanning
Green
Disabled-Friendly
Integrated planning for four action areas
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VISION FOR GREEN CAMPUS
Continue to implement: UCT Green Campus Action Plan.
Report compiled for Properties & Services by Dr S Rippon, December 2008.
A Sustainability Programme for the University of Cape Town. Presentation by Mr J Critien.
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VISION FOR HERITAGE CAMPUS
The Heritage Management Plan includes A Register of heritage buildingsStatements of national, provincial or local
significance Maintenance, adaptive re-use &
reversibility guidelines A list significant modern buildings, e.g.
Sports Centre & Ed Block - on ‘documentation & conservation of modern movement buildings’ (docomomo)?
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THE HERITAGE TRAIL AT UCT
“In the landscape of UCT, which spans more than 180 years, there are many symbols that relate to our heritage. In the first stage of this Heritage Trail we explore some of these symbols; it is our intention to expand this trail in the future, to reflect UCT's changing social and political landscape.”
(http://www.uct.ac.za/about/intro/heritage/ accessed 2011 September 21)
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UPPER AND MIDDLE CAMPUS – RICH IN HERITAGE
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JAMESON, FULLER AND SMUTS HALLS 2011
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SUMMER HOUSE (1760s)‘The centre point of Solomon’s plan’
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THE ‘WOOLSACK’
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LOWEWER CAMPUS AREA AVENUE HOUSE
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SPORTS CENTRE AND ED BLOCK
(International Documentaion of the Modern
Movement)
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HIDDINGH CAMPUS
...ALSO HERITAGE RICH
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VISION FOR DISABLED-FRIENDLY CAMPUS
Prioritise areas (if any!) in need of attention and address in accordance with:
Watermeyer C. UCT Disability Unit – Physical access and the UCT built environment . 2002. www.uct.ac.za/downloads/uct.ac.za/services/.../accessbooklet.doc
City of Cape Town. Facilities for disabled persons. www.capetown.gov.za/.../General%20- ...
Department of Public Works. Disability Policy Guideline.
www.publicworks.gov.zaPDFsdocumentsWhitePapersDisability_Policy_Guideline.pdf
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VISION FOR PROJECTS CAMPUS
Create a green, quality, pleasing, efficient built environment to supports UCT’s Vision through:
Green architecture (four or five-star rating) that pays contextual respect to heritage
Disabled-friendly design Walkability in an open space system Accessibility supported by a sustainable
transportation system Adaptive re-use of heritage assets
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MIDDLE CAMPUS POSSIBLE EXPANSION AREA
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FREEWAY (RHODES DRIVE) SEPARATES
UPPER AND MIDDLE CAMPUS
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BARRIER TO CAMPUS INTEGRATION
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POSSIBLE CAMPUS INTEGRATION SOLUTION:
LOCATE FREEWAY IN CUT AND COVER
Venturi et al. (1985)
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PROJECTS CAPITAL EXPENDITURER1 billion capex Growth since 2009 followed by Maturity
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SOON TO BE COMPLETED OBZ SQUARE
(R485m)
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CONCLUSION - recommendations
Implement the Vision of a green, heritage-rich, disabled-friendly and an appropriate developing campus
Pursue partnerships, e.g. with students, clients, NGOs, other stakeholders, funders, and universities to attain the Vision
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CONCLUSION - recommendations Consider campus integration options, e.g.
decking the freeway and a funicular system
PPU to be a learning, growth and mentorship locus for built environment students
Populate the PPU web site, e.g. with green projects and heritage information
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A PERSONAL VISION FOR UCT’S
PHYSICAL PLANNING UNIT AND
PLANNING OF THE GROOTE SCHUUR CAMPUS
THANK YOU!
Basil BrinkOctober 2011
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