SIte Visit - First Impressions

Last week we made a visit to the proposed site at around midday.

Some first impressions of the site:

- Surrounded by a mixture of large unimaginative commercial developments and residential housing.

- Site located in between 2 major roads (Mt Alexander & Ascot Vale Rd)

- It was a lot smaller than we had anticipated

- Lots of noise pollution from passing traffic on Ascot Vale Rd. Interestingly, the noise pollution is far less (almost absent) in the alley at the rear of the property. Could be used effectively in design?

- Car parking is going to be an issue. Very tight access, space etc. There was also no on street parking at the front of the property on Ascot Vale Rd.

- Large commercial building on northern boundary will affect direct sunlight. We visited in April at midday, and the property was already in shade. The site will receive even less direct sunlight in winter. Lots of natural ambient lighting?

- Rear (eastern) access available via a small laneway. There was also a small car park at the rear of the property with access to Mt Alexander Rd.

- Seems like a strip of cafes/shops etc on Mt Alexander Rd. Good location for an apartment style residence. Younger buyers/target?

- Residential property on southern side is also built up to the boundary which will again create design limitations.

More thoughts, Site Photos/Videos to come...