Short-Term Games, Long-Term Gains
What Adelaide taught me about the power of events, and what Brisbane can still learn Years ago, I proposed a bold but strategic idea: Adelaide could host the Commonwealth Games, not just as a celebration of sport, but as a lever for city-wide transformation. That thinking became a thesis, Short Term Games, Long Term Gains, […]
Urban Design: The key to thriving mixed-use communities
Great urban design is the glue that holds mixed-use developments together. It ensures that every resident—regardless of income, age, or background—has access to vibrant spaces that connect them to opportunities, amenities, and each other. Projects like Oakden and Laconia Village are models for the future. They turn challenges into opportunities and prioritize people over cars, […]
Beyond buildings: The role of Urban Design in creating mixed-use communities that work for everyone
A community isn’t just a collection of buildings—it’s a living, breathing ecosystem shaped by thoughtful urban design. Mixed-use developments succeed not because of their individual components, housing, retail, public spaces, but because of how they are connected, activated, and shaped to serve everyone. From Adelaide to Laconia, the best mixed-use communities prioritize walkability, green infrastructure, […]
Tribute Rising and Henley South: Models for the future
In Durham, Tribute Rising blends history with innovation. Its design strategies—like the recreation of the historic street grid and anchoring the site with community spaces—transform the block into a hub for all income levels. Parks, live/work units, and affordable senior housing ensure a place for everyone to live, gather, and grow. Meanwhile, Adelaide’s Henley South […]
An interactive approach to consultation that builds meaningful community consensus
In today’s busy world it is a challenge to keep our audiences fully informed and engaged. You could pose the question; how can we respond to effectively captivate and listen to our community to create project outcomes that are truly impactful? This has only intensified within the current Covid-19 environment, with communities being less connected […]
Powerhousing: A new vision for Henley South’s Brownlow site
As a leading Community Housing Provider, Unity Housing is delivering new housing developments in partnership with the South Australian Hosing Authority. One of their largest projects is the former Brownlow Site, located at the Adelaide beachside suburb of Henley Beach South. Powerhousing: A new vision for Henley South’s Brownlow site SAHA identified that the current […]
