The precinct is pedestrian-centric , prioritising the tenant infrastruture , with the emphasis on extending Rosebank ’ s walkability . The first stage of Oxford Parks represents just 10 % of the entire development that in the next few years will connect Rosebank with nearby Illovo via a walkable , secure and green lifestyle precinct . Stretching all the way along Oxford Road from Jellicoe Avenue in Rosebank to Bompas Road on the edges of Illovo ; when completed Oxford Parks will encompass more than 100,000m 2 of residential space and more than 200,000m 2 of P-Grade commercial space , including offices , restaurants , cafes and hotels . An emphasis on people has ensured that the precinct has been designed to relate to its environment at a more human scale . Not reaching heights of more than eight floors and accessible directly from the street , the precinct is further enhanced by landscaped public spaces and mature trees transplanted from the original properties on the site . Accommodating all parking in basements has shaped a high street activated ground floor where restaurants spill out and public spaces merge , creating a welcoming environment .
Phase One The first phase comprises four office blocks and a Radisson RED hotel , covering approximately 35,000m 2 . The buildings in Phase One were designed to complement each other and their respective footprints fit together in a jigsaw puzzle configuration , proportionately occupying the site to enhance the use of the pedestrian precinct .
Through bold yet sensitive design of the buildings , together with the hard and soft landscaping of the outdoor piazza area , a natural environment was created ensuring a blend of live , work and play for the end-user .
CRAIGHALL PARK
PARKHURST
PARKVIEW
WESTCLIFF
William Nicol Drive
Jan Smuts Avenue
HYDE PARK
M1
Illovo Boulevard
OXFORD PARKS
ROSEBANK CBD
PARKWOOD
SAXONWOLD
Oxford Road
Rivonia Road
JOHANNESBURG CBD
SANDTON CBD
MELROSE
ILLOVO
Corlett Drive
Glenhove Road
M1
Grayston Drive
Melrose Arch
ATHOL
M1
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