Members and residents of three local Kurilpa groups collaborated on this revegetation project in Brisbane: The Kurilpa Commoners, Kurilpa Futures and The Highgate Hill Orchard group. They repaired a scoured bank and removed cats claw and other weeds, cultivated and then planted native riverine shrubs and ground covers. Some key benefits of the community works […]
Read moreJohn Mongard Landscape Architects have rebuilt Stanthorpe’s streetscape over a period of over twenty years. In 2015 a masterplan was developed for the whole town, and in 2024 the third project is now under construction, with completion within the next months. Stanthorpe has a unique dog-legged Main Street which holds an integrated precinct of shops […]
Read moreCurrent progress on the Beaudesert Town Centre works includes a new Main Street, relocation of an CWA meeting hall, and a new civic amenities building. A unique events area features a stage and events pavilion designed to complement the adjacent heritage railway building. A new civic park features two yarning circles and interpretive gardens and […]
Read moreAn unused road adjacent to a defunct railway station was retrofitted by JMLA in the 1990’s into a town square, using the heritage rail building as a community centre. After over twenty years, the place has maintained its communal role and crafted qualities.
Read moreA successful community planting day was undertaken as part of the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Celebration. Native trees of Kurilpa, as well as some productive trees and a variety of shrubs were planted by residents on Sunday the 25th of JUNE 2023, in Beaconsfield reserve at Highgate Hill, Queensland. A Queen’s Jubilee plaque and a […]
Read moreThe Living Classroom has built an amazing system of waterways and forests to provide water and biodiversity at the regenerative farm.
Read moreDuring April and May Scenic Rim community members visited ‘The Beauy Hub’ in Brisbane Street to see large scale designs and talk directly with engineers, architects and Council officers about the revitalisation of Beaudesert’s town centre. Scenic Rim Mayor Greg Christensen said the feedback from community members who visited one of the 24 open sessions has […]
Read moreJohn Mongard has been involved in shaping his local neighbourhood and main street over the last 25 years, commencing with his highly influential streetscape works to Boundary Street in West End ,the much loved inner city neighbourhood in Brisbane, Queensland. In Westender magazine, John discusses positive ideas and actions for the future. Read the full […]
Read moreWhen young people protest on the street and tell us that we are destroying their future due to our failure to act on climate change, we know we have really ignored all the signs. Who cares about climate change? We are numb to the issue because we are daunted by its size and extent. We […]
Read moreThe big idea in our strategy is that we can reclaim at least 11 hectares of unused public spaces to create the public realm that the community needs now and into the future. This space is available now on unused road reserves and crown lands within the peninsula and should be used to build the […]
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