Jury comment
The jury recognizes Caloundra Main Street Urban Revitalization for exhibiting the rare and valued qualities of progressiveness, innovation and creativity. As Australia’s “first smart city urban streetscape demonstration and testing facility,” the project deserves considerable acknowledgement, but its success in remaining playful while staying true to place is what makes this work truly exceptional. The design has created a vibrant, green and community-focused place that demonstrates a strong process of design development.
Caloundra Main Street Urban Revitalization is located in Caloundra, Queensland, on the land of the Kabi Kabi people.
Project credits
Placemaking, landscape architect, civil engineer and construction manager Sunshine Coast Council Design and Placemaking Services Structural engineer Tod Consulting Stormwater management SMEC Electrical engineer Webb Australia Group Media and communications Newsroom PR Catenary lighting Innovative Rigging Photographers Andrew Maccoll and Jeff Camden
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