b'Using water sensitive urban design to improve the environmental performance of the precinct and mitigate urban heat island issues in Western Sydney. Wetlands for rainwater collection and treatment are proposed as well as a swale system along the proposed boulevard to improve the performance of the existing green open space network and provide treated rainwater for use by industry and for irrigation. The orientation of the buildings is determined to maximise solar access, while vertical green facades create shading for the western side of the buildings. Carefully considered gaps between structures improves ventilation and the proposed wetland and landscaped courtyards coolsthe whole area via water evaporation. Activating the street frontages of commercial and residential buildings facilitates activity around the core area of the new train station and along the boulevard.Active frontage enhances theBuilding orientationVentilation cools down theWater sensitive urban environmental streetscape maximizes the solar access community design9494Aerial viewStreet sections: boulevard with swale Street sections: main road with swale Street sections: underground train line with urban farmMaster of Urban Development & Design 2018-2019Studio 2 Sem2 8pt.indd 11 26/11/2019 5:00:20 PM'