Browse Fact Sheets by housing density: High
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Density
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- Fact Sheet
- posted 06 Aug 2008
Density is a key variable in urban design and planning. Different residential densities generate different urban forms, characteristics, housing types and ecological footprints. There are a number of ways to measure density – although, not all are useful for making meaningful comparisons between different developments. This factsheet highlights the density measures that are most useful to policy makers, planners, designers and others involved in the development process.
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- Feasability, Planning, Design,
- Greenfield Development,
- Estate Design,
- High Density, Medium Density, Low Density,
- Developer, Local Government,
Design for a mix of uses
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- Fact Sheet
- 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.
- Categorised under:
- Planning, Design,
- Greyfield Development, Brownfield Development,
- Place Making and Social Sustainability, Estate Design,
- High Density, Medium Density,
- Developer,
Water Recycling
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- Fact Sheet
- posted 10 Jun 2008
Recycled water is an important resource for Australian residential developments. There is the need to identify alternative water sources to adapt to rising population driven demand and increasing unreliability of rainfall dependent freshwater supplies. Recycled water can form an important part of an Integrated Urban Water Management (IUWM) approach for greenfield developments, reducing demand on freshwater resources and also reducing discharge of wastewater to receiving environments.
Housing Mix
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- Fact Sheet
- posted 04 Jun 2008
A sustainable community is a diverse one, accommodating people of different life stages, incomes, and household composition. For instance, a nuclear family is likely to prefer a larger dwelling with several bedrooms and access to private open space; a university student may seek shared accommodation; a young single professional may require a small apartment, while an elderly couple may seek an easy care unit within a retirement village. All of these groups will have very strong preferences for the location their homes – some will prefer the inner city while others may more space in an outer suburban area.
- Categorised under:
- Planning, Design,
- Greyfield Development,
- Place Making and Social Sustainability, Estate Design,
- High Density, Medium Density,
- Developer, Designer,
Transit Oriented Development
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- Fact Sheet
- posted 29 May 2008
Transit Oriented Developments, or TODs, are generally higher density, mixed use developments, located along major public transport (PT) corridors and generally centred on major transport nodes (bus and train stations, interchanges, etc). TODs are designed to encourage more sustainable transport behaviour through encouraging reduced reliance on motorised private motorised transport, encouraging pedestrian mobility and synergies between complementary mixed land uses.
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- Estate Design, Access and Transport,
- High Density, Medium Density,
- Developer,
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