Petition to the planning Minister Richard Wynne to reinstate original 447 Collins design
City of Melbourne lauded this monumental project for it's innovative design incorporating 3000sqm of landscaped parklands
Yet it was just announced in the media yesterday that the project has lost 7 levels but more importantly the timeless classic WOW factor of it's original design.
As such, here is the petition on behalf of the people of Melbourne and the world that are concerned with urban aesthetic and visually pleasing building design
Dear Mr Wynne, as the person vested with the power to decide the final fate of this design we strongly urge and compassionately plea with you to reconsider the decision on this project.
It can clearly be seen by the before and after images that 447 Collins design has gone from a future international architectural icon and postcard landmark for the Melbourne skyline, to something that well, just looks rather plain and ordinary in comparison.
Perhaps a planning amendment on the now approved project would be possible, allowing the developer an extra few floors, a meeting halfway between the height of the two designs, if they can reinstate the beautifully brilliant original one.
A small compromise to make Melbourne shine overall, in lieu of a few minutes less of shadow on a section of the Northbank of the Yarra, that is very shady, rather dingy with the rail overpass, and very under utilised anyway.
How many people would be affected by a bit of new shadow on this area, as opposed to the millions that could be positively affected every week by the better design on the skyline as they come and go from Crown casino, or lounge on the great metal deck chairs on the pretty side of the Yarra river.
We understand and appreciate that you are trying to do the right thing by all of Melbourne.
Please! From a community concerned with better looking cities, we believe that it would be a much better outcome for Melbourne to have the slightly taller, but much more timelessly classic and iconic design for our great city, and think that if it were put to a vote in the daily newspapers with the side by side images, that the majority of Melbourne would agree that a much nicer looking building is a better outcome versus a bit of shade on an already unsightly, almost dangerous feeling section of the city that no one really wants to be in anyway.
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Quote from The Age newspaper:
The mayor said the CBUS plan was a "very elegant solution to what is a very strategic block".
"You only get a couple chances to improve Collins Street and this is one," Cr Doyle said.
Cr Doyle questioned whether the rejection of the tower was evidence it was not right for a single person to be deciding such massive investments for the city.
Click http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/1-billion-collin... to read full article
Updates
March 29, 2016
The momentum behind this request demonstrates how deeply the public values the architectural integrity of our skyline. It is encouraging to observe so many people advocating for the original vision of this project.
Reached 100 supporters
March 29, 2016
50 Comments
It would create such a magnificent visit from Southbank. This is the type of architecture we should be encouraging.
Interesting Piece of architecture plus massive improvement to public realm...every planning ministers dream project. Unbelievably rejected because it will cause a shadow for 10 minutes on what averages to be the cloudiest day of the year in the middle of winter!!
Fostering great design and public amenity should be encouraged and not condemned by one persons self interest and narrow focus.
This will be a missed opportunity. Melbourne needs to invest in unique, progressive buildings if it wants to retain it's cultural capital identity let alone reach the iconic status of other city's skylines. Save the Twin Tower project and help our city grow in the right direction, literally.
I think it is a terrible shame and an indictment that not only are we going to not get a building that I believe will be an icon for Melbourne and it's progress to become a world city, but also that this decision will be denying the residents and workers of the CBD a new open space to use.
Please get this right and put a green zone on that roof. If we get the iconic design right we could set the tone for the future buildings raising the bar for our wonderful city. If we allow this plan to be scaled back for cost and greater profit by the developer because of a little more glass and shadow, I think we are missing an big opportunity: http://youtu.be/Yf7QFC5NpFA
The wording of the petition has changed... not many people have signed but the 133 people who have did not sign under the new wording... therefor their signatures are invalid. START A NEW PETITION.
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Petition to the planning Minister Richard Wynne to reinstate original 447 Collins design
City of Melbourne lauded this monumental project for it's innovative design incorporating 3000sqm of landscaped parklands
Yet it was just announced in the media yesterday that the project has lost 7 levels but more importantly the timeless classic WOW factor of it's original design.
As such, here is the petition on behalf of the people of Melbourne and the world that are concerned with urban aesthetic and visually pleasing building design
Dear Mr Wynne, as the person vested with the power to decide the final fate of this design we strongly urge and compassionately plea with you to reconsider the decision on this project.
It can clearly be seen by the before and after images that 447 Collins design has gone from a future international architectural icon and postcard landmark for the Melbourne skyline, to something that well, just looks rather plain and ordinary in comparison.
Perhaps a planning amendment on the now approved project would be possible, allowing the developer an extra few floors, a meeting halfway between the height of the two designs, if they can reinstate the beautifully brilliant original one.
A small compromise to make Melbourne shine overall, in lieu of a few minutes less of shadow on a section of the Northbank of the Yarra, that is very shady, rather dingy with the rail overpass, and very under utilised anyway.
How many people would be affected by a bit of new shadow on this area, as opposed to the millions that could be positively affected every week by the better design on the skyline as they come and go from Crown casino, or lounge on the great metal deck chairs on the pretty side of the Yarra river.
We understand and appreciate that you are trying to do the right thing by all of Melbourne.
Please! From a community concerned with better looking cities, we believe that it would be a much better outcome for Melbourne to have the slightly taller, but much more timelessly classic and iconic design for our great city, and think that if it were put to a vote in the daily newspapers with the side by side images, that the majority of Melbourne would agree that a much nicer looking building is a better outcome versus a bit of shade on an already unsightly, almost dangerous feeling section of the city that no one really wants to be in anyway.
After signing, please repost this petition by copying and pasting https://www.ipetitions.com/my/petitions/706310 to Facebook, twitter, blogs, or any other social media!
Quote from The Age newspaper:
The mayor said the CBUS plan was a "very elegant solution to what is a very strategic block".
"You only get a couple chances to improve Collins Street and this is one," Cr Doyle said.
Cr Doyle questioned whether the rejection of the tower was evidence it was not right for a single person to be deciding such massive investments for the city.
Click http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/1-billion-collin... to read full article
Updates
March 29, 2016
The momentum behind this request demonstrates how deeply the public values the architectural integrity of our skyline. It is encouraging to observe so many people advocating for the original vision of this project.
Reached 100 supporters
March 29, 2016
50 Comments
Minister Wynne is pandering to the swinging Green voters of his Yarra seat. Its casting a shadow on a road, rail overpass and inactive river. The Hoddle Grid was designed to be the CBD where large buildings accommodate business commerce activities. Robert Hoddle would be turning in his grave if he knew about this senseless planning decision.
It would create such a magnificent visit from Southbank. This is the type of architecture we should be encouraging.
Interesting Piece of architecture plus massive improvement to public realm...every planning ministers dream project. Unbelievably rejected because it will cause a shadow for 10 minutes on what averages to be the cloudiest day of the year in the middle of winter!!
Fostering great design and public amenity should be encouraged and not condemned by one persons self interest and narrow focus.
This will be a missed opportunity. Melbourne needs to invest in unique, progressive buildings if it wants to retain it's cultural capital identity let alone reach the iconic status of other city's skylines. Save the Twin Tower project and help our city grow in the right direction, literally.
I think it is a terrible shame and an indictment that not only are we going to not get a building that I believe will be an icon for Melbourne and it's progress to become a world city, but also that this decision will be denying the residents and workers of the CBD a new open space to use.
Please get this right and put a green zone on that roof. If we get the iconic design right we could set the tone for the future buildings raising the bar for our wonderful city. If we allow this plan to be scaled back for cost and greater profit by the developer because of a little more glass and shadow, I think we are missing an big opportunity: http://youtu.be/Yf7QFC5NpFA
The wording of the petition has changed... not many people have signed but the 133 people who have did not sign under the new wording... therefor their signatures are invalid. START A NEW PETITION.
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Minister Wynne is pandering to the swinging Green voters of his Yarra seat. Its casting a shadow on a road, rail overpass and inactive river. The Hoddle Grid was designed to be the CBD where large buildings accommodate business commerce activities. Robert Hoddle would be turning in his grave if he knew about this senseless planning decision.