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Mawson Lakes Development

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by Rob Ball
posted 13 Jun 2008

Sustainability is about meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. From its early development in 1992, Mawson Lakes has pioneered a host of environmental innovations and initiatives which have won international acclaim and empowered the community to make a difference. This case study showcases the range of sustainability initiatives that have been implemented in various areas, including water retention and recycling, housing energy efficiency and solar power.

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Fitzgibbon Chase (Urban Land Development Authority)

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Fitzgibbon Chase was the first project in Australia to achieve all six elements under the version 2.0 of the EnviroDevelopment technical standards. The environmental principles and practices have been incorporated into the development with minimal cost and time imposts. These outcomes were achieved by integrating appropriate design principals and methodologies early in the planning stages through to working closely with our builder partners and contractors.

Once completed, the entire Fitzgibbon Chase development will contain up to 1,700 homes in a range of styles to suit all household types, as well as parks and a 40-hectare conservation area. The development sits on a 114-hectare site, 50 per cent of which will remain green space to preserve the natural fauna and flora.

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Subi Centro

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by Michael Ambrose
posted 12 Aug 2008

Subi Centro is transforming under-utilised, derelict land into a vibrant and sustainable inner-city community that seamlessly blends the rich heritage and unique character of Subiaco with contemporary development.

The Subi Centro project is in its final phases, with 86 percent of the Redevelopment Area normalised. The AFC, Greenspine and TAFE Station Street sites will complete the project.

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Feasability, Planning, Design, Construction,
Brownfield Development,
Place Making and Social Sustainability, Estate Design, Access and Transport,
Large (1000-5000 lots),
Medium Density,
Developer, State Government,
Temperate,

Beddington Zero Energy Development (BedZED)

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by Jodie Pipkorn
posted 29 Jul 2008

The Beddington Zero Energy Development (BedZED) in the United Kingdom is a multi-award winning development that adopted a holistic approach to sustainability. BedZED not only considered economic, environmental and social aspects of sustainability, but it aimed to create a zero fossil energy development.

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Aurora

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by Caroline Baldwin
posted 28 Aug 2008

The largest 6-Star housing development in Victoria, Aurora is a pioneering example of how to initiate, develop and grow a sustainable development on a significant scale. Developed by VicUrban, the Victorian Government’s sustainable development agency, Aurora will one day be home to more than 8,000 homes and approximately 25,000 residents.

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Feasability, Planning, Design,
Greenfield Development,
Place Making and Social Sustainability, Estate Design, Access and Transport, Materials and Recycling, Water Management, Energy Management, Sustainablity Management,
Very Large (>5000 lots),
Low Density,
Developer, State Government, Local Government,
Temperate,

Lochiel Park

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by Andrew Bishop
posted 17 Jun 2008

Lochiel Park pathway A small brownfield housing development in Campbelltown South Australia, incorporating, bio-diverse planting in an urban forest, community development plan with community garden, community website, compact urban form, adjacent to high speed bus-way, local mixed use convenience shop, use of recycled materials, recycled stormwater for toilet, washing machine and irrigation and rain water for hot water, solar PV cells, load management, and 7.5 star energy efficient house design with energy efficient appliances and with a 9 year sustainability monitoring program.

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Feasability, Planning, Design,
Brownfield Development,
Site Ecology, Place Making and Social Sustainability, Estate Design, Access and Transport, Materials and Recycling, Water Management, Energy Management, Sustainablity Management,
Small (<100 lots),
Medium Density,
Developer, State Government, Builder,
Temperate,

Christie Walk

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Built on only 2000m² (half an acre) it demonstrates all aspects of urban sustainable in a highly compact space. The development was completed in December 2006.

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Feasability, Planning, Design, Construction,
Greyfield Development,
Site Ecology, Place Making and Social Sustainability, Estate Design, Materials and Recycling, Water Management, Energy Management,
Small (<100 lots),
Medium Density,
Designer, Builder,
Temperate,

The New Rouse Hill

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The New Rouse Hill development is located in the north west area of Sydney within the Baulkham Hills Shire Council. When completed, the development will include a cosmopolitan town centre, up to 1,800 modern homes, over 34 hectares of parks and open space and extensive community facilities. Regeneration of the banks of tranquil Caddies Creek have inspired the landscaping of The New Rouse Hill with species native to the local Cumberland Plain landscape.