CityGate
CityGate is a last resort of Southbank. The precinct is a key to connect three distinct districts of Southbank, Fishermans bend and south Melbourne. Once it’s completed, this mixed used block will become the gateway to the Melbourne CBD as well as Fishermans bend.
The master plan has created an overall development vision for the site, which will be delivered in stages over approximately a 10 year project timeframe.
The key elements of the proposed master plan include:
(01) A mixed used programme in its purest sense, combining residential, hotels, offices, entertainment and retail.
(02) An articulated podium design which incorporates important heritage fabric and significant activation at all levels across the majority of frontages especially at the ground level, which will accommodate a variety of retail and food and beverage type of uses.
(03) A series of ESD responsive vertical towers which unique floorplates accommodating a varied composition of generous sized apartments, strata office, hotel and child care centre.
(04) Flexible commercial floor plates within the podium levels.
(05) An integrated landscape strategy which includes upgraded public realm at the ground level.
(06) A variety of communal facilities, including an auditorium, located on the podium roof tops to be enjoyed by all.
(07) A new, fully activated pedestrian through block link which will provide a convenient pathway for connecting pedestrians with Fishermans bend and south Melbourne.
