Pattern Deck
Every situation in which a pattern might apply is different – one size does not fit all. Therefore, the deck of patterns is ideally to be used in a workshop setting, where the specifics of context and implementation can be explored with different stakeholders. In the pattern workshop we explain the commons-based cooling approach, the pattern language, and run an exercise that helps participants to identify how the patterns might translate into specific design and decision-making processes. It is envisaged that feedback from these workshops will be incorporated into the patterns on an ongoing basis. This form of ‘social resonance testing’ will help to refine the set of patterns over time, with some patterns being retired and the need for new ones emerging. While it is yet to be comprehensively tested, the Cooling the Commons Pattern Deck represents strategies and resources we identify as necessary that to ensure liveability in new and renewing neighbourhoods into the future.
List of patterns
Shade
Heat Preparedness Plan
Site Planning for Coolth
Endangered Ecological Forests
Planning and Designing Devices for a Cool Park
Post-Occupancy Learning
Shaded Pedestrian Linkage
The Night-Time Commons
Cool Slopes: A Pattern of Contours
Establishing Site Forests
Memorial Walkway
Outdoor Play Areas
Gathering Outdoors
Multi-Use Community Centre
Outdoor Cooking
Bird Baths and Other Cooling Infrastructure for Animals
Subcultural Boundaries
Private Garden Trees
Signage
Street Parties and Fetes
Misting Devices for Cooling Outdoor Space
Mobile Play Van
Caring for Trees
Car Share
Pedestrian Linkages / Cycle Club
Pedestrian Linkages – Walking School Bus
Bushcare Groups
Ways of Welcoming
Web of Public Transportation – Destination Shuttle
Community Governance (Structures / Resident Welfare Organisations / Residents Community Organisations)
Succession Tree Planting
Urban and Rural Fingers
Patchwork for Accessible Coolth
Keyline Planning for Healthy Trees
Community Library
Selecting Shade Trees for Public Open Space
Managing On-Site Water
Sensory Devices for Parks
Street Plaza Trees
Accessible Clean Water for Recreation
Temporary or ‘Meanwhile’ Use of Outdoor Public Space