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Development of an “EcoBlock”

Development of an “EcoBlock”. Sustainable Living in Perth. Who are we?. Three professional couples that are concerned about: Urban sprawl Climate change Environmental footprint Lack of community feel General health & well-being Car dependency

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Development of an “EcoBlock”

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  1. Development of an “EcoBlock” Sustainable Living in Perth

  2. Who are we? • Three professional couples that are concerned about: • Urban sprawl • Climate change • Environmental footprint • Lack of community feel • General health & well-being • Car dependency • Have made the commitment to make a difference.

  3. Our goal • Is the most sustainable; • Promotes community feel; • Is of high quality; • Is a showcase for future high density eco development; and • Generates publicity. To create a small scale inner city living environment in Perth which:

  4. We are in contact with • Architect Paul Downton, Adelaide “Christie Walk” EcoCity development • Josh Byrne Associates • Green Building Council Australia (GBCA)

  5. Town of Victoria Park Quotes from the strategic plan: An attractive, sustainable inner city location where people take pride and identify the Town as a great and unique place to be. • Visually attractive, bight, clean and safe • High standards of living • Healthy community that cares for the natural environment • A safe place to live, work and visit • Diverse community, accepting of each other, friendly and caring people • Overall, to be recognised as one of the most sustainable local governments on WA

  6. Some more details • Quarter acre block, zoned R40/R60 in inner city suburb • Close to facilities (public transport / shops / entertainment / parks / schools) • Build 3-4 townhouses and/or apartments, each dwelling around 100m2, 2-3 storey • Highest possible green star rating (this includes energy rating) • High quality designed garden space, some of which will be common • Sense of community • Pedestrian and kids friendly • On-site waste management • Affordable • Supportive local council / city

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