Casuarina Beach is the ultimate in premium beachside living. From the ocean to the valley, this exclusive masterplanned community adjoins some of the most pristine beaches on the North Coast of NSW, and is surrounded with a variety of cafés, award-winning restaurants, local shopping centres, reputable schools and childcare services. Particular consideration was given to the sensitive setting during the planning and design phase of the estate, to ensure a seamless transition between the town centre and the adjoining coastal foreshore areas. This has been achieved through establishing green buffer zones and open space areas to the north and the east, which provide a link to the existing established vegetation of the foreshore areas adjoining the eastern boundary of the site.

Vivente has been designed to maximise the unique attributes of its surroundings. This has been achieved through creating 3.9 hectares of central parkland that features at the heart of the estate. The central parkland has been designed to be an active community focal point, to encourage neighbouring residents to meet. Boardwalks are also a key asset of the public open space and have been provided to encourage walking and community engagement.

Species planted within public open space or streetscapes are also of local provenance with approximately half being suited to Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo and other birds foraging species.

Healthy active living is encouraged throughout the estate and supported via the public open space design and infrastructure. With nearly four hectares of connected public open space designed to respect the natural topography. Notable features include:

• A “Jacob’s Ladder” style challenge, known as the Hammond Park Climb
• The Scramble, is one of the first Parkour courses in Western Australia designed to the new Australian Parkour Standards
• The Cruise, completed in June 2022, is a 1.49-kilometre at-grade walking and running track.

These parks address the need for quality recreational space, particularly in response to contemporary dwellings having less active private open space when compared to traditional inner Perth suburbs. The POS also optimises community creation and activity through valued, well-used parkland. Vivente’s leadership is also reflected in its achievement of EnviroDevelopment accreditation and the Heart Foundation’s Healthy Active by Design accolade.

For more details, visit www.Viventeliving.com.au

EPIQ Lennox is set amongst 25 hectares of conservation land, parks, open space and wetlands, which has been meticulously planned to align with ecologically sustainable development principles. A new child care centre, shopping village, sports fields and community facilities will offer a range of services and amenities to the EPIQ community, all within this exciting new estate.

North Harbour has been master-planned to offer a complete destination lifestyle – developed in harmony with the area’s natural features that directly support or appreciate the biological, natural, and environmental values of the area.

Historically, the site was significantly degraded because of previous land uses, including 40 years of pine plantation forestry. The project team has approached this scenario as an opportunity to deliver meaningful and observable environmental improvements.

Central to the North Harbour community is restoration of sizeable areas of native vegetation. After more than 15 hectares of revegetation along the Caboolture River, and 81 hectares along Raff Creek North Harbour is now voluntarily taking additional steps to encourage native animal species to return to these revegetated areas.

Coupled with the preservation and ecological improvement of remaining areas of existing mature native vegetation, these works provide a host of environmental benefits including improved bank stability, reduced nutrient loads and improved water quality in the waterways.

North Harbour has delivered substantial improvements to stormwater runoff quality by designing and delivering constructed wetlands at the interface between development and waterway corridors. These wetlands have become a well-utilised resource for a variety of native fauna. With the inclusion of a bird hide and adjoining walking trails, opportunity is made for the community to enjoy and appreciate this green space also.

A variety of environmental initiatives and partnerships with the broader community also demonstrate North Harbour’s commitment to developing an environmentally sustainable community with ongoing environmental benefits.

All these benefits are seen in North Harbour’s large and leafy public spaces, neighbourhoods are walkable, cycleways plentiful, road networks connected, and transport integrated.

For more details, visit www.northharbour.com.au

Utilising exceptional engineering and intelligent design, Avalon integrates two separate buildings into an exclusive collection of luxurious apartments, sub-penthouses and penthouses. The development has been designed to create separation and distinct identities between the two buildings, with all apartments featuring distinctively flawless styling.

Residents also enjoy an array of unparalleled amenity with a commercial-size gymnasium with state-of-the-art equipment and a sauna and steam room with locker and shower facilities. A resort-style pool set in lush tropical gardens with extensive internal and external private garden zones completes the picture of the ultimate in coastal living.

From a sustainability standpoint, Avalon’s main goals were to take advantage of local climatic and environmental conditions; optimise energy efficiency; minimise reliance on non-renewable energy sources; facilitate and promote alternative energy supply through renewable energy sources; and nurture community and healthy living.

For more details, visit https://mosaicproperty.com.au/design/avalon/

Loving Hearts achieved Australia’s first UDIA EnviroDevelopment rating for a childcare centre, demonstrating its industry-leading credentials. It was also a Finalist in the National Banksia Sustainability Awards. The features include: low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) flooring from the sustainable flooring company Interface, to minimise toxic emissions from internal materials. High efficiency air conditioning systems with Economy mode, consume about 40% less energy compared to systems in other centres. A Smart Meter to monitor and optimise the centre’s electricity use. 15kW Solar photovoltaic energy array generating 24,000kWh of renewable energy each year. 54,000 L of rainwater storage.

Children’s timber furniture made from the world’s highest sustainability standard timber which is Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified. The furniture is also

• 100% compostable at the end of its life-cycle
• uses less embodied energy compared to steel and plastic alternatives
• uses no toxins or harmful environmental pollutants during its manufacturing.
• Is designed to last for well over 10 years before requiring any maintenance.

Planting of over 500 trees and shrubs on site which are also local native species to increase biodiversity and support native fauna. Most of the plants are also drought tolerant, meaning they won’t need any constant watering after establishment.

100% of wastewater is collected and treated on-site using an advanced septic system, bio-accelerator and geotextile canvas pipe.

96% of construction waste was recycled or reused.

Ecomplish sustainability consultants were engaged before the site was purchased, enabling sustainability to be embedded at every stage.

Loving Hearts currently uses:

• 30% less water relative to a comparative centre.
• 37% less energy compared to the average (0.77) of comparative centres, whilst also providing better all-year-around internal comfort and higher rates of fresh air.

The group has the honour of developing the former Amstel Golf Course into an exciting new, high quality residential community. The Canopy Development includes 52ha of land that is now known as 1000 Cranbourne-Frankston Road, Cranbourne, located approximately 42km south-east of the Melbourne CBD. This land was rezoned to a General Residential Zone in 2015 to facilitate its comprehensive redevelopment following the Club’s decision that the land was no longer required for golf purposes.

Canopy at Amstel enjoys a spectacular landscape setting and presents a rare opportunity to create a residential environment that offers a truly superior lifestyle experience unlike anything else on offer in the City of Casey. The urban design has sought to incorporate the very best of the site’s vegetation and landscape qualities within linear open space opportunities that weave through the residential environment. Neighbourhood cells have then been integrated around the high value landscape areas, responding to the aspirations of second and third home buyers in Casey who desire the best amenities of urban living within an environment that still maintains a ‘country feel.’

For more information on this project please visit: https://www.canopyamstel.com.au/

Soon to be completed, the Savana community in Wyndham Vale, is set to provide a vibrant and sustainable living environment with 664 lots. This connected neighbourhood features a remarkable one-hectare park complete with an amphitheatre, picnic spots, and an exciting playground for children of all ages. Surrounded by the extensive Werribee River nature reserve, residents can enjoy nature at their doorstep.

Wyndham Vale train station is conveniently within walking distance, offering a mere 35-minute commute to Melbourne CBD. Furthermore, Manor Lakes Shopping Centre is just a 5-minute drive away, ensuring all their shopping requirements are met with ease and efficiency.

For more information on this project please visit: https://www.savanaliving.com.au/

Designed to give residents a sense of place, privacy and open space, the community features playgrounds, green reserves, recreation areas, and quiet streets. Together with its peaceful setting, Brentwood Forest is well connected to all the needs of modern life, including shopping, childcare, schools, tertiary institutions, transport, medical centres and entertainment precincts, and is just 30km from the heart of Brisbane.

For more details, visit: https://brentwoodforest.com.au/