Jury comment
The West Belconnen Landscape and Open Space Strategy project firmly shakes off the belief that greenfield development is always bad for the environment. With conservation at its core, the project paves a way for a new community of thirty thousand people to share their environment with threatened species, while also providing opportunities for more traditional recreational activity. Incorporating historical landfill sites, the plans show protection of specialized natural habitats, enhancement of ecological features, and opportunities for large-scale revegetation. This is balanced with the provision of space for renewable energy projects, community facilities and urban agriculture. The strategy is focused on positioning West Belconnen as a world-leading green community.
Credits
- Project
- West Belconnen Landscape & Open Space Strategy
- Site Details
- Project Details
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Status
Built
Category Landscape / urban
Type Conservation
- Client
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Client name
Riverview Projects
Source
Award
Published online: 27 Oct 2016
Words:
National Landscape Architecture Awards Jury 2016
Images:
McGregor Coxall
Issue
Landscape Architecture Australia, November 2016