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Vision For Thuringowa…. To be recognised as a diverse and progressive tropical city where family, lifestyle choice, natural environment and prosperity go hand in hand. Vision for Riverway…. A vibrant world class precinct modelled on sustainable urban development in a unique ecological setting;
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Vision For Thuringowa… To be recognised as a diverse and progressive tropical city where family, lifestyle choice, natural environment and prosperity go hand in hand.
Vision for Riverway… • A vibrant world class precinct modelled on sustainable urban development in a unique ecological setting; • An identity for Thuringowa focussing on river frontages; • A new inner city living, working and leisure environment for the people of the region, with a particular focus on the arts, entertainment, sport and recreation as important elements of community life; • Infrastructure which will attract national and international tourism; • Positive employment growth for the region.
Pioneer Park Loam Island Apex Park Ross Dam Park Riverway Project
Overarching objectives: • Produce economic development outcomes; • Have community acceptance; • Integrate with the city centre; • Be sustainable – environmentally, socially and economically; • Transform our City.
Constraints/Challenges • Budget; • Tropical Climate; • Community Acceptance; • Sustainability.
Results • Riverway Sustainable development policy; • Design and environmental guidelines for private infrastructure; • Monitoring of 7 sustainable principles during design and construction phase; • QNI Eco Active Centre.
7 Sustainable Principles (based on Riverway Sustainable Development Policy) • Water sensitive urban design; • Enrich biodiversity; • Waste efficiency; • Energy efficiency; • Recycling of materials; • Socio cultural relationships; • Communication and education.