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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!

Posted on December 9, 2021December 6, 2021 John Mongard

Living Classroom Unfolds

The Living Classroom has built an amazing system of waterways and forests to provide water and biodiversity at the regenerative farm.

Posted on June 26, 2021June 26, 2021 John Mongard

The Beauy Hub comes to life

During 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 […]

Posted on November 10, 2020December 6, 2021 John Mongard

Ideas for Boundary Street, West End

West End Centre is in the midst of a dramatic change with a near doubling of shops through new shopping Centre developments nearby. Boundary Street is the traditional main street of West End. How will the Precinct thrive amongst this change? How will the traditional main street continue to offer its distinctive character and shops? […]