RB Planning portfolio

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Examples of Urban Design Planning Studies 19
project sheets/ slides Acknowledgement studi
es carried out by Roxy Binno (as a Principal) in
conjunction with private and public organisations
and firms as acknowledged in the project sheet
.
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Dubai CBD Area, UAE Baseline Urban Design
Analysis Revitalization Strategies in
conjunction with Dubai Municipality- Draft 2005
Dubai CBD covers approximately 1300 ha with
population density up to 755 inhabitants/ ha. The
current CBD is in development since 1950.
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Heritage Trail, Dubai CBD, UAE in conjunction
with Dubai Municipality - Draft 2005
Dubai grew from the 19th Century small
settlement at Bur Dubai (around Al Bastakiya
Precinct), and by the 1950s, it covered Al
Shandagha Area and Al Ras across Dubai Creek
(Khor Dubai). Later, many heritage buildings were
demolished, but few were remained isolated across
the CBD Area today. The Heritage Trail aims at
linking the remaining heritage environments such
as Al Bastakiyah, the Museum, the old souqs
areas, Al Ahmediya, and Al Shandagha.
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Umm Ramoul Industrial Area, Dubai,
UAE Preliminary Urban Revitalization Study in
conjunction with Dubai Municipality- 2006
Umm Ramoul is a Light Industrial Area, covers
440 ha, and contains 344 Allotments. One of the
major aims of the Study is to redevelop Al Rabat
Road Corridor to an appropriate urban
environment.
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Al Rashdiya Residential Area, Dubai,
UAE Reliminary Urban Revitalization Study in
conjunction with Dubai Municipality- 2005
Al Rashdiya covers 440 ha. The total population
in 2002 was 23536 inhabitants. The Total number
of dwellings in 2000 was 2509 dwelling. The
Study aims at improving public domain and
identifies residential precincts that need
improvements.
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Dubai Maritime City, Dubai, United Arab
Emirate/Alternative Option, 2004 Landuse
analysis and structure planing in conjunction
with Woods Bagot GHD Dubai, draft 2004
Development of maritime activities (commercial
malls, hotels, offices, shipyard services,
warehouses, and maritime museum and academy) on
195 ha land reclamation at Port Rashid Precinct,
Dubai. Approximate investment US 1 billion.
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Central Arriyadh, Saudi Arabia Draft Urban
Design Study in conjunction with Arriyadh
Development Authority 2002
Central Arriyadh is one of six metropolitan
sectors. It covers over 300 sq.km and planned to
accommodate approximately 1.2 million residents.
It includes the Metropolitan CBD, and it is
anticipated to be a catchment place for up to
10.00 million future population.
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Urban Activity Spines, Arriyadh, Saudi Arabia In
conjunction with Arriyadh Development Authority
2002
Draft Local Structure Plan Case Example King
Abdulla Bin Abdul Aziz Rd 17KM long and 70m
100m wide. Analysis of the existing situation,
Development Control Plan, and Spatial Management
including public transport mode.
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Arriyadh Metropolitan Sub-Centres, Saudi Arabia
in conjunction with Arriyadh Development
Authority 2002 Draft
Development Control Policy Planning and Urban
Design Parameters for each of the 5 future
Metropolitan Sub-Centres Area up to 200 ha each.
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Central Wollongong, NSW, Australia, Draft Urban
Design Strategy in conjunction with Wollongong
City Council, 2000
Central Wollongong covers 5.00 sq.km of
attractive coastal setting 80 km south of Sydney
CBD.It accommodates over 15000 residents, and
include the CBD and The University of Wollongong.
It is also a catchment place for up to 0.5
million regional population.
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MacCabe Park, Wollongong, NSW, Australia Draft
Urban Design and Rezoning Study in conjunction
with Wollongong City Council, 1999
The Study aims at revitalization of the public
park and redeveloping the edges of the Park to
residential and commercial uses.
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Thirroul Commercial Centre, Wollongong, NSW,
Australia Draft Streetscape Scheme in
conjunction with Wollongong City Council, 1999
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West Dapto, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
Urban structure Idea / in conjunction with
Wollongong City Council -Draft 1995
Concept for sustainable
development New urban residential area on
approximately 500 ha rural area south of
Wollongong.
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Development Control Plans for Wollongong
City,NSW, Australia In conjunction with
Wollongong City Council, 1994-2000.
-Residential Flat Development in Wollongong CBD
(adopted) -Shop-Top Housing in Wollongong CBD
(adopted) -Crown Street Urban Design
Guidelines. -Residential Development in
Environmentally Sensitive Zone (adopted) -Draft
DCP, Commercial Development. -Draft DCP Outdoor
Advertising Signs.
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• 1990 RAPI Awards For Excellence in Planning, Qld,
  Australia
• In conjunction with Brisbane City Council, 1990.
  

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Cambridge Parade, Manly Harbour Village
(Brisbane), Qld, Australia
Self Help Area Improvement Scheme/ Streetscape
Concept in Conjunction with Brisbane City
Council, 1991
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Bejaia Governorate, East Coast, Algeria
Regional Urban Development In conjunction
with CNERU- Bejaia, 1982-1985

• The Region situated along the east coast of
  Algeria- North Africa and covers the valley of
  Soummam and part of the chain of Jurjurah / Atlas
  mountains. Tasks included the preparation of the
  following studies
• Environmental Study, Master Plan, and Urban
  Management for the Municipality of Akbou (130
  sq.km, planned for up
• to 90 000 inhabitants) Including the City of
  Akbou and more than 20 rural mountain
  settlements.
• Urban Study and Master Plan for the New
  Residential Area at Tala Ourian- South West
  Bejaia (area 145 ha, planned
• for 4750 Dwellings with facilities and
  services) and
• - Urban Revitalization of Central Akbou (see
  next slide).

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Central Akbou, Akbou, Bejaia Governorate,
Algeria Urban Revitalisation Study In conjunction
with CNERU- Bejaja, 1984
Central Akbou is situated on the plateau at the
foot of Jurjura (mountain chain) and covers 30.00
ha. It includes the CBD and a Qasbah (vernacular
residential area).
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Oran Governorate, West Coast, Algeria Regional
Urban Development in conjunction with ECOTEC-
Oran, 1978
- Land subdivision plans at several
settlements around the City of Oran such as Cap
Falcon, Sidi Chami, etc. This was within a
strategic urban policy and framework to reduce
urban pressure on the City of Oran. Each
subdivision plan covers up to 6.00 ha, and
planned to contain Up to 150 residential lots. -
Renovation of Hai Filaoucen phase 3 (possible
development), Oran City
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Saida Governorate, West Algeria Urban
Residential Development in conjunction with
ECOTEC- Oran, 1979

• Urban Planning Study of the New Residential Zone
  at East Saida (covers 60 ha and planned for
  800 dwelling units with related services and
  amenities) and
• Urbal Planning Study of the New Residential Zone
  at North Saida (covers 210 ha, and planned for
  5000 dwelling units with related services and
  amenities).

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District Centre Masterplan, West Baghdad, Iraq,
1968
Part of Graduate Thesis, Dept of Architecture,
The University of Baghdad, 1968.
Urban design and planning concept for
the Metropolitan District Centre at Al Thawrah
District/ land area 30 ha