Case Studies
Vivente - Hammond Park

Design Feature

Type of project
Landowner Strategy
State
Western Australia
Location
Urban
Vivente in Hammond Park has achieved the vision of integrating the natural environment and rehabilitated vegetation, into a new urban form which encourages interaction and inclusion amongst residents, and the wider local community. Vivente has been in planning since 2010, with the first residents moving in during 2016.

Located approximately 28 kilometres south of Perth in Hammond Park, Vivente is a 35-hectare residential development that is anticipated to yield 503 lots. Central to the design objectives is a ‘green link’, a linear belt of connected public open space that traverses the estate from east to west providing high-quality connectivity to the wider Cockburn locality.

Vivente is well located with the Aubin Grove Train Station and Harvest Lakes town centre within two kilometres to the north of the estate, both easily accessible via the pedestrian and regional bike path network.
Growing a healthy community
Vivente is strongly influenced by retained and rehabilitated vegetation, the public open space network, and connectivity to nearby community, commercial, retail, schools and transport infrastructure.

A linear ‘green link’ will ultimately provide a connection to Frankland Reserve Recreation and Community facility to the west. The intent of the City of Cockburn is to commence construction in early 2021 with completion expected late 2021. Access to this facility will be via boardwalks with a fitness park incorporating “activity stairs” and linked by a future running loop to encourage active pedestrian movement.
The activity stairs utilise the estate’s topography to optimise fitness opportunities at any time of the day. Multi-functional equipment can be used for both fitness and play, plus various respite areas have been provided at key vantage points.

The street network is legible with each street having a dedicated footpath, ensuring easy access to existing and future destinations within Vivente and the wider Cockburn locality such as primary and high schools. Whadjuk Drive provides designated bicycle lanes to assist with cyclist safety and link into the broader Perth Bicycle Metropolitan region network.
These design elements combine to implement the healthy living objectives by:
  • Creating destinations through a high quality public realm, connectivity, and opportunities which facilitate social interaction and uses at differing times of day;
  • Offering product types that address the needs of new families, downsizers and ageing in place;
  • Implementing movement networks that prioritise pedestrians and cyclists; and
  • Focusing on the fine detail of the public open space to create sense of place.

Project team
  • Developer - Gold Estates Holdings Pty Ltd
  • Development Manager - Richard Noble and Company
  • Civil Contractor - Wormall Civil
  • Consultant Team:
  • Civil Engineers - The Civil Group
  • Communication - Mills Wilson
  • Environmental - EndPlan Environmental
  • Landscape Architects - Emerge Associates
  • Survey - MNG
  • Traffic Engineering - KCTT
  • Urban Design and Town Planners - Hatch Roberts Day 

Project cost
N/A
Health value
Vivente provides opportunities for residents and the wider community to engage in healthy behaviours within the estate via the movement network, careful consideration of destinations and the quality of the amenity.

  • Access: The estate encourages an active lifestyle for all ages and abilities via the public open space network which has been designed to include a universally accessible path linking a variety of park amenity.
  • Choice: The Vivente public open space network supports both physical, social and mental health and wellbeing via the following approaches:

  1. Large turf areas for group integration and sporting / active / group fitness opportunities;
  2. Implementation of an innovative use of stairs (activity stairs) within retained vegetation with multi-functional equipment providing fitness opportunities for users;
  3. Passive recreation opportunities are nestled within the retained vegetation, creating a strong sense of place for users with the connection to local landscape, flora and fauna;
  4. Bicycle parking has been provided in public open space areas and located in easily accessible locations clearly visible from the road; and
  5. Seating nodes are well located and provide amenity to support community gatherings and encourage social interaction.

  • Connectivity: The street network at Vivente supports an active lifestyle through an accessible, connected network, ensuring all streets contain a footpath, are shaded and include native planting elements along major pedestrian routes – ensuring active transport networks are pleasant and respond to the natural environment. A future running loop (1.3 kilometres) will enhance the opportunities and experiences for residents and the wider community.
  • Cycling: Vivente has a number of access points to a Principle Shared Path - a dedicated pedestrian and bicycle network - with direct links to Perth City to the north and Mandurah to the south. This provides residents the opportunity to safely commute to key employment, entertainment and recreation nodes within the metropolitan region. New links to the Principle Shared Path will be explored to improve access and convenience for residents.
  • Location: The project masterplan has carefully considered the location of public open space and movement networks to facilitate a diverse range of recreational opportunities for residents and the wider community.
  • Planting: A programme of planting native street trees and vegetation within road reserves and verges ensures that the estate is green and enhances the local ecology with limited water use. The long-term role of the plantings is important in the activation of public spaces and also has mental and emotional health benefits to the residents of the estate.
  • Proximity: Vivente is located less than two (2) kilometres from the Aubin Grove train station and is accessible via the local path network. Residents that use public transport can achieve their daily physical activity needs by walking or riding from the estate. With primary and high schools located nearby, school children can walk safely to school which promotes an active lifestyle.

Economic value
Vivente provides economic opportunities for residents and the wider community by fostering new opportunities for local business and through a local centre site.
  • Local business: Personal trainers can take advantage of the activity stairs to hold classes on a regular basis.
  • Local centre site: Vivente includes one commercial land use site that operates as a childcare centre. This facility employs twelve people, with bicycle parking and well-connected path networks to encourage staff and families to walk and ride to the centre.

Environmental value
Vivente is the only EnviroDevelopment certified estate in Hammond Park and offers environmental benefits for residents and the wider community through rehabilitation programmes, retention of vegetation and waterwise plantings. Sustainability initiatives are actively promoted including energy reduction and waterwise practices.
  • Biodiversity: The public open space network has been designed to assist the east to west movement of flora and fauna. A focus on native plantings in the public and private realm rather than artificial grass will support local biodiversity.
  • Native vegetation: The public open space network includes retained vegetation and a rehabilitation programme has been implemented to build a strong sense of place and support the overall identity of the estate.
  • Off-site rehabilitation: Off-site rehabilitation work on 1.78 hectares of degraded vegetation at the Bibra Lake Reserve has been implemented for the benefit of the wider Cockburn community.
  • Street trees: Street trees have been installed to support foraging and feeding habitat of endangered Carnaby’s Cockatoo populations and to provide shade for pedestrians and reduce the impact of the urban heat island effect.
  • Waterwise: Vivente Design Guidelines require all dwellings to include waterwise plumbing fixtures, and front garden landscaping packages include native species and encourage waterwise gardens.
  • Water Sensitive Urban Design: The adoption of Water Sensitive Urban Design principles has guided the water management of Vivente with a focus on water conservation and quality through initiatives such as bio-retention basins.

Social value
Community creation underpins the principles of Vivente placing a high value on social interaction and engagement. Design strategies have been implemented to assist with community safety, social interaction and to foster community.

  • Community engagement: Long-term community engagement has been ongoing from the inception of Vivente with a focus on fostering community, including:

  1. Annual Christmas Concerts;
  2. Working with the Hammond Park Secondary College on Public Art initiatives;
  3. Providing Personal Training sessions to Vivente residents;
  4. Funding Hammond Park Primary School initiatives / infrastructure;
  5. Fostering the creation of the Vivente Neighbour Day (2018);
  6. Hammond Park Junior Football Club sponsorship;
  7. Jandakot Volunteer Bushfire Brigade sponsorship; and
  8. Pets in the Park.

  • Design: The Vivente master plan encourages social interaction and engagement through the legibility and permeability of the pedestrian network and public open space network and can be demonstrated by the:

  1. Laneway lots addressing public open space, where possible, which increases passive surveillance and sense of pride over this space by adjoining residents;
  2. The public open space network is designed to be an active community focal point which encourages residents to engage; and
  3. Front fences are restricted to a maximum of 900mm in height to facilitate passive surveillance.


Use value
Enjoyment of Vivente is defined by diversity within the community and supported by product choice, the current and future public open space network and local amenity.
  • Community events: The management of valued community events demonstrates the focus on creating space that facilitates community interaction and promote healthy behaviours.
  • Product diversity: Ensuring Vivente has diversity of product and lot sizes aids in creating an inclusive community. Supporting diversity creates opportunities for interaction and engagement with a wider cross-section of the community, which is important for a sustainable community.
  • Public open space: Connectivity and the quality of the public open space will encourage residents and the wider community to enjoy Vivente to build a vibrant local community. Passive and active uses have also considered enabling the use of spaces at varying times of the day.

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