Willis Street | Proposed design ideas
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• Edible gardens • Medicine plants
• Recognition of cultural calendar - flag?
• Gathering opportunities
It was seen as important that Willis Street has a palpable connection to the rest of the Inveresk Precinct. Although physically connected via the cycle/ pedestrian bridge, it could also be thematically connected via the landscape plan and a series of cultural, sculpture and interpretation trails – it is the prime location from which to connect to the city which would extend the cultural overlay beyond the precinct itself. The reference group identified a number of design drivers that they saw could be easily incorporated into the landscape – the use of medicinal and edible plants would provide a visible and practical link to the place- based research themes that the University has identified will form part of the educational and research offerings at the Willis St site. There are potential synergies with the Launceston Institute of Applied Science and Design (LIASD) and the research themes of the College of Health and Medicine, human nutrition, and potentially CoSE as well. Signage identifying the cultural significance of particular landscape elements will continue the theme of education and knowledges being passed on through the living classroom. The reference group were also keen to ensure that a whole of site/precinct approach was undertaken with thematic consistency, a sense of welcome and an emphasis on educational opportunities being embedded in the landscape.
Requirements • Cultural gardens • Gathering opportunities • Recognition of cultural calendar
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“The Inveresk precinct should be considered in a holistic way and reflect Tasmanian Aboriginal presence across the landscape.” Knowledge of Country
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