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Voyager Park

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• Brief Case Study
• by Steve Thompson
• posted 16 Sep 2008

Voyager Park adjoins the retail and tourist hub in Huskisson on the NSW South Coast and provides a high quality example of innovation and quality of open space, whilst maintaining simple and highly accessible areas. 

 

 

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• Greenfield Development,
• Place Making and Social Sustainability,
• Small (<100 lots),
• Local Government,
• Temperate,

Design for Open Space

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• Fact Sheet
• by Steve Thompson
• posted 16 Sep 2008

New residential estates need an integrated and connected open space network that meets the needs of residents and surrounding habitats and to provide a variety of recreational opportunities whilst addressing local catchment and stormwater management needs.  Within an estate, open space provides opportunities to preserve and enhance natural elements of a site, facilitate social interactions and encourage a healthy lifestyle.

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Varsity Lakes, Gold Coast

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• Brief Case Study
• by Steve Thompson
• posted 11 Jun 2008

The integrated residential, business, education and community development of Varsity Lakes on Queensland’s Gold Coast provides for a variety of use and dwelling types within an area typically known for standard suburban blocks.

The Varsity Lakes community will ultimately house a population of around 7,800 people in some 3,000 dwellings.  The area will additionally provide for around 4,500 jobs in localised and specialist business and educational areas.

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• Estate Design,
• Large (1000-5000 lots),
• Medium Density,

Design for a mix of uses

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• Fact Sheet
• by Steve Thompson
• posted 11 Jun 2008

A mix of uses within a neighbourhood enhances the livability and sustainability of a new development.  The incorporation of various non-residential uses, such as retail, business and community facilities, within the residential development, can reduce reliance on private vehicles, provide for local working opportunities and enhance the interaction between residents. 

A variety of housing types associated with mixed use developments (eg. Shop top housing) can also encourage affordability and allow residents the opportunity of progressing through different cycles of life within a single neighborhood, avoiding situations of isolation and gentrification.

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• Greyfield Development, Brownfield Development,
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