Browse Brief Case Studies by user group: Local Government
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Dandenong LOGIS
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- Content rating:
- Brief Case Study
- posted 13 Oct 2008
LOGIS is 2 km south of Dandenong CBD and will be Victoria's first eco-industrial park located on 154-hectares of the former MW Dandenong Treatment Plant. LOGIS will implement environmentally sustainable initiatives such as:
- Water Sensitive Urban Design (third pipe recycled water, onsite stormwater treatment);
- Energy-efficient street lighting system;
- Provision of green power;
- Native planting;
- Environmentally sustainable design principles in all buildings; and
- Recycling of industry waste.
Approximately 3,000 jobs will be generated from the development.
- Categorised under:
- Construction, Lot Creation,
- Brownfield Development,
- Estate Design, Access and Transport, Materials and Recycling, Water Management, Energy Management, Climate Change Adaptation & Mitigation, Sustainablity Management,
- Large (1000-5000 lots),
- Developer, State Government, Local Government,
- Temperate,
Curitiba's Bus System
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- Content rating:
- Brief Case Study
- posted 13 Oct 2008
Curitiba, Brazil is one of the most used and least expensive transit systems in the world. Approximately 1100 buses make 12 500 trips per day, serving more than 1.3 million (70%) of Curitiba's commuters. Some buses run as frequently as every 1.5 minutes. Curitiba uses about 30 percent less fuel per capita compared with other Brazilian cities of its size. Curitibanos spend approximately 10% of their income on travel, much below the national average and there is less traffic congestion and air pollution.
Crystal Waters Permaculture Village
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- Content rating:
- Brief Case Study
- posted 13 Oct 2008
Crystal Waters is a rural subdivision north of Brisbane, established in 1987 and designed by Max Lindegger, Robert Tap, Barry Goodman and Geoff Young. It consists of 83 residential and 2 commercial properties. 80% of the 640 acre property is owned in common and can be used for sustainable agriculture, forestry, recreation and habitat projects. It received the 1996 World Habitat Award (assessed by Dr Wally N’Dow) for its "pioneering work in demonstrating new ways of low impact, sustainable living".
- Categorised under:
- Completion,
- Greenfield Development,
- Site Ecology, Place Making and Social Sustainability, Water Management, Energy Management, Climate Change Adaptation & Mitigation, Sustainablity Management,
- Small (<100 lots),
- Low Density,
- State Government, Local Government,
- Warm humid / sub–tropical,
Casuarina Beach
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- Content rating:
- Brief Case Study
- posted 10 Oct 2008
Casuarina Beach is situated along the beachfront of the New Tweed Coast in northern New South Wales. Since the development began in 2001, it has received 13 awards for design, environmental sustainability and protection. The Casuarina Beach development will include more than 600 houses, 1500 apartments and villas, various retail outlets and a community centre.
Melbourne Docklands
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- Content rating:
- Brief Case Study
- posted 10 Oct 2008
Docklands is Australia's largest construction project situated next to Melbourne's CBD in Victoria. The development has involved renewing 200 hectares of unused government land into a place for people to live, work and visit for entertainment. Docklands is scheduled for completion by 2020.
- Categorised under:
- Construction, Completion,
- Brownfield Development,
- Site Ecology, Place Making and Social Sustainability, Estate Design, Access and Transport, Materials and Recycling, Water Management, Energy Management, Climate Change Adaptation & Mitigation, Sustainablity Management,
- Very Large (>5000 lots),
- High Density,
- Developer, State Government, Local Government, Designer,
- Temperate,
Newbury Estate
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- Content rating:
- Brief Case Study
- posted 10 Oct 2008
Newbury Estate, New South Wales has won an Award for Excellence from Planning Institute of Australia. Newbury is north-west of Sydney via the M2 motorway, near Castle Hills Towers shopping centre, Mirvac Stanhope Village, the Blacktown Leisure Centre and Waves Leisure Centre at Baulkham Hills.
Water Sensitive Urban Design Technical Guidelines, New South Wales
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- Content rating:
- Brief Case Study
- posted 10 Oct 2008
The guidelines were developed with local council planners and state government agencies for use by local councils within NSW to help implement more sustainable water management practices. Guidelines are available from http://www.wsud.org/
- Categorised under:
- Water Management,
- State Government, Local Government,
- Temperate,
West Footscray Urban Design Framework (UDF)
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- Content rating:
- Brief Case Study
- posted 09 Oct 2008
The West Footscray Urban Design Framework (UDF) aims to improve the area over the next 15 years by consulting and engaging with the local community on subjects such as reducing car reliance, involving local traders, funding community projects and improving public spaces.
- Categorised under:
- Feasability, Planning,
- Estate Design, Access and Transport,
- Local Government,
- Temperate,
Waterways
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- Content rating:
- Brief Case Study
- posted 09 Oct 2008
Waterways is located in Braeside, Victoria in Melbourne's south-east, less than 3 km from Mordialloc beach. 20% of the development is parkland and 40% is a freshwater lake. Cats are not allowed within this development due to the presence of unique birdlife, fish and frogs.
Some of the awards won by this development include:
- National Housing Institute (HIA) Award
- National Urban Development Institute Award (UDIA) for Environmental Excellence
- Australian Property Institute's State Environmental Development Award (SEAV) for 'outstanding treatment of environmental issues in the context of a development project.'
- Categorised under:
- Completion,
- Greenfield Development,
- Site Ecology, Estate Design,
- Medium (100-1000 lots),
- Medium Density,
- Developer, Local Government,
- Temperate,
Waterford Valley Land Rehabilitation Project
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- Content rating:
- Brief Case Study
- posted 09 Oct 2008
The Waterford Valley Land Rehabilitation Project is located in Knox City, Victoria at the foothills of the Dandenong ranges in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. The Project has rehabilitated 140 acres of land into wetlands, a golf course, retirement village, hostel accommodation and a conference centre as well as reintroducing indigenous flora and fauna. The Waterford Valley Land Rehabilitation Project won the Local Government Property Award from the Australian Property Institute.
- Categorised under:
- Completion,
- Greenfield Development,
- Site Ecology, Place Making and Social Sustainability, Estate Design, Water Management, Climate Change Adaptation & Mitigation, Sustainablity Management,
- Small (<100 lots),
- Medium Density,
- Developer, State Government, Local Government,
- Temperate,
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