The City of Melbourne Bourke Street Mall re-furbishment.

The model was used for design and review of public space, analysis of designs in regard to occupational health and safety, options for layout and designs, testing height and configurations of street furniture and services access, consultation with stakeholders and general public, presentation and promotion of concepts and designs.

Workshop sessions were held with Councilors, building owners and operators, and operational managers. Preparations are proceeding for a second stage in the design process that will include further immersive workshops as well as making use of our video and DVD production services.

What the clients say:
"RMIT's Virtual Reality Centre worked with us in late 2002 to design and consult with the public on a concept for the revitalisation of Bourke Street Mall. I cannot now imagine how we could have done it without a three-dimensional virtual realisation of the Mall. As an outdoor urban space of importance to so many people for a variety of reasons it was incredibly important to understand, design and communicate it as a dynamic and programmable space. The technology allowed it to be "experienced" by the designers, stakeholders and the public who would use. This could not have been done in two dimensions."

Geoff Lawler
Director Sustainable Development & Strategy
City of Melbourne

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