Bellingen enjoys a thriving community life which embraces both traditional rural folk as well as alternative and tree-change dwellers. JMLA master planned a series of public place improvements for the whole town and assisted Council to get funding through the State Highway ‘Pedestrian Priority’ programme. JMLA designed a pedestrian-oriented streetscape focused on safe crossings and […]
Read moreWauchope gets a Make-over Wauchope is a traditional Main Street which was located on a state highway and became part of a growth corridor. Traffic congestion and pedestrian safety were concerns on this busy street. Residents wanted to create a more welcoming character with references to Wauchope ‘s timber heritage. The streetscape is now established. […]
Read morePenguin in the central coast of northern Tasmania has recently featured on the ABC as a highly sought after climate and sea – change destination for mainlanders. In the masterplan for the town John Mongard Landscape Architects propose innovative projects to fund public realm improvements and to provide badly needed housing opportunities in this pleasant […]
Read moreThe Tamborine Mountain Village Greens is the first major project of The Vibrant Towns strategy, which is focused around the creation of vibrancy and authentic places in The Scenic Rim. Landscape and urban designs incorporated seven urban renewal areas with public realm masterplans leading to individual detailed design projects. The Main Street medians comprise of […]
Read moreA $2 million upgrade was project managed, designed and documented in a fast-track process for Queensland’s most popular picnic spot. The park and beachfront focus on a plaza shaped like a boat, in recognition of the town’s nautical past. Custom furniture and signage have been designed and the project includes twelve public artworks.
Read moreGallery Walk is the artistic gateway to scenic Tamborine Mountain. The park features a sculptural entry in the form of a bower bird nest, and sandstone play structures in the form of Flame Tree pods. A stage provides a place for celebrations. The park allows for groups to gather on their way through to the […]
Read moreThe City Strategy Plan envisioned a central spine with a series of lively town squares. The character of these civic interventions aims to reflect the gritty port and industry in a contemporary, artful manner. The study recommended the creation of three hubs within three precincts. The ongoing work delivered a masterplan for the main street, […]
Read moreA regional park and Atherton Shire’s most scenic landmark. A new interpretive centre has been built alongside a regional park focused on the interpretation of scarce rainforests and rich volcanic landscapes. Spectacular viewing points from stonewalled picnic shelters and a series of local public art installations feature in the park.
Read moreOne of Queensland’s last historic Chinese temples from the gold rush period has been restored and interpreted through parkland trails and sculpture. The gardens feature an oriental pond and agricultural plantings in tribute to the memory of the Chinese market gardeners who lived in this area.
Read moreA whole of town planning process involving three community engagements on the main street. Strategic planning outcomes included building and signage policies and planning for a pedestrian priority centre with reduced 40km/hr speed limits for traffic. Masterplans led to a ten year capital works plan. A kilometre of main street, laneway and the town park […]
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