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Posted on August 16, 2024August 18, 2024 John Mongard

Stanthorpe’s streetscape crafted with local arts

John 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 […]

Posted on July 23, 2024July 25, 2024 John Mongard

Beaudesert Revitalisation stages the way for the future

Current 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 […]

Posted on June 5, 2024June 6, 2024 John Mongard

Kingaroy’s town square: Twenty years later

An 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.

Posted on September 21, 2023September 25, 2023 John Mongard

Thirty years of Community Planning in Kurilpa

John Mongard Landscape Architects presented a talk at the 2023 Qld PIA Conference at the Gold Coast showcasing their long track record in donating design ,planning and community garden assistance to their local community.

Posted on July 1, 2023July 1, 2023 John Mongard

Jubilee of Trees!

A 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 […]

Posted on June 18, 2023June 16, 2023 John Mongard

What does ninety storeys look like?

People in the Kurilpa neighbourhood might not yet be able to grasp the massive scale of the increased height being proposed by BCC in the proposed Kurilpa Development Area. So, to help them, we have taken a well known neighbourhood destination, West Village, and added the height to three of the taller towers to make […]

Posted on June 17, 2023June 17, 2023 John Mongard

Sustainability ideas for Kurilpa Precinct

Hi all, more learnings from today’s TLPI Plans. We can continue to marvel at the sustainability strategies!

Posted on June 17, 2023June 17, 2023 John Mongard

Affordable housing ideas for Kurilpa Precinct

Hi all, today’s learnings about the TLPI Plans. Today, we can marvel at the affordable housing strategies!

Posted on June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 John Mongard

Innovative Flooding and Landscape Strategies for Kurilpa Precinct

Hi All, I learnt many valuable facts regarding the TLPI Kurilpa Plan during the riveting town hall presentation by the good Liberal burghers of our great city. While I was in a state of suspended animation for three hours, I managed to sketch a few key notes. Today I can share with you the landscape […]

Posted on June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 John Mongard

Kurilpa TPLI Glass Factory Precinct

Dear all, exciting new opportunities available in the emerging Kurilpa TPLI Glass Factory Precinct!