A PERSONAL VISION FOR UCT S PHYSICAL PLANNING UNIT

A PERSONAL VISION FOR UCT’S PHYSICAL PLANNING UNIT AND PLANNING OF THE GROOTE SCHUUR CAMPUS Basil Brink 3/18/2018 24 October 2011 1

PRESENTATION OUTLINE n Brief personal introduction n Vision for the Physical Planning Unit (PPU) n n Vision for planning of the UCT Groote Schuur Campus Conclusion - recommendations 3/18/2018 2

INTRODUCTION Academic qualifications – Refer to 2009 -2010: DPhil, Engineering Management, CV University of Johannesburg (UJ): A systems approach to property management in state departments and state owned enterprises n 1998. Management Advancement Programme (with distinction). Wits Business School. n 1979: MSc Town and Regional Planning (Delft University of Technology, Netherlands) n 3/18/2018 - BArch (UCT) 1976 3 n

Work experience - Design Refer to ‘Portfolio of selected examples of work’ Urban Development Frameworks, site development plans with sketch plans and heritage buildings 3/18/2018 4

Property development experience Land development leases, e. g. • Station shopping centre, Mahikeng • Filling station, Smit Street, Johannesburg • Private clinic, Houtheuwel, Sebokeng 3/18/2018 5

Property management experience Taxido Junction shopping centre, Vereeniging: Retail centre management Carlton Hotel, Joburg: Refurbishment proposal call Mandela Bridge, Newtown: Land sale 3/18/2018 6

PERSONAL VALUES Lead by example n Communication – clear and inclusive n Respect n Integrity n Commitment n Service n 3/18/2018 7

MY VISION FOR THE PHYSICAL PLANNING UNIT (PPU) 3/18/2018 8

FORMULATING A VISION n n 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 3/18/2018 9

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…” 3/18/2018 (www. uct. ac. za/about/intro accessed 2011 August 31) 10

PPU’S ACTION PLANS The team’s Action Plans are finalised and prioritised based on PPU’s: u. Required deliverables & time frames, clients’ needs, service improvement u. Human resources – individual learning and growth plans u. Learning, growth and mentorship plan for built environment students 3/18/2018 11

UPPER, MIDDLE AND LOWER CAMPUS 3/18/2018 12

MY VISION FOR UCT’S GROOTE SCHUUR CAMPUS G r e e n Disabled. Friendly Campus Planning Heritage Development P r o j e c t s 3/18/2018 Integrated planning for four action areas 13

VISION FOR GREEN CAMPUS Continue to implement: n UCT Green Campus Action Plan. Report compiled for Properties & Services by Dr S Rippon, December 2008. n A Sustainability Programme for the University of Cape Town. Presentation by Mr J Critien. 3/18/2018 14

VISION FOR HERITAGE CAMPUS The Heritage Management Plan includes u A Register of heritage buildings u Statements of national, provincial or local significance u Maintenance, adaptive re-use & reversibility guidelines u A list significant modern buildings, e. g. Sports Centre & Ed Block - on ‘documentation & conservation of modern movement buildings’ (docomomo)? 3/18/2018 15

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) 3/18/2018 16

UPPER AND MIDDLE CAMPUS – RICH IN HERITAGE 3/18/2018 17

JAMESON, FULLER AND SMUTS HALLS 2011 3/18/2018 18

SUMMER HOUSE (1760 s) ‘The centre point of Solomon’s plan’ 3/18/2018 19

THE ‘WOOLSACK’ 3/18/2018 20

LOWEWER CAMPUS AREA AVENUE HOUSE 3/18/2018 21

SPORTS CENTRE AND ED BLOCK (International Documentaion of the Modern Movement) 3/18/2018 22

HIDDINGH CAMPUS. . . ALSO HERITAGE RICH 3/18/2018 23

VISION FOR DISABLED-FRIENDLY CAMPUS n n 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. za. PDFsdocuments. White. Papers. Disability _Policy_Guideline. pdf 3/18/2018 24

VISION FOR PROJECTS CAMPUS n n n 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 3/18/2018 25

MIDDLE CAMPUS POSSIBLE EXPANSION AREA 3/18/2018 26

FREEWAY (RHODES DRIVE) SEPARATES UPPER AND MIDDLE CAMPUS 3/18/2018 27

BARRIER TO CAMPUS INTEGRATION 3/18/2018 28

POSSIBLE CAMPUS INTEGRATION SOLUTION: LOCATE FREEWAY IN CUT AND COVER 3/18/2018 Venturi et al. (1985) 29

PROJECTS CAPITAL EXPENDITURE R 1 billion capex Growth since 2009 followed by Maturity 3/18/2018 30

SOON TO BE COMPLETED OBZ SQUARE (R 485 m) 3/18/2018 31

CONCLUSION - recommendations n n 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 3/18/2018 32

CONCLUSION - recommendations n n n 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 3/18/2018 33

PHYSICAL PLANNING UNIT AND PLANNING OF THE GROOTE SCHUUR CAMPUS THANK YOU! Basil Brink 3/18/2018 October 2011 34