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Great River , Long island

https://lnkd.in/dagKfBSc Isn't it great when a project keeps on giving. Thirty years ago last month we held the North Arncliffe Charrette, the first in NSW. Bob Meyer and Peter R (for Robinson) were the lead consultants and the charrette team included Paul Murrain, Wendy Morris, Chris Stapleton, David White and others that I never see on LinkedIN (but let me know if you're out there). As the Director of Planning for Rockdale CC, my objectives were to: 1. Extend the planned airport rail line to the East Hills Line where it crossed the Main Southern Line, giving a very powerful (in urbanist terms) focus to the redevelopment of North Arncliffe (now named Wolli Creek); 2. Divert the freeway from as much of the Wolli Creek valley as could possibly be achieved (thankyou The Hon. Carl Scully); 3. Protect Tempe House, its chapel and gardens; and 4. Demonstrate the value of rezoning North Arncliffe for a high density transit oriented development (#TOD). We achieved all of that and, when the rezoning was assured, the project passed first to Landco (David Chandler OAM) who secured the masterplan and then to a Landcom-Australand JV that I helped to set up thanks to the support of Sean O'Toole (I was at Landcom by then). When it was clear that it would be profitable Australand bought out Landcom and then Australand morphed into Frasers who delivered the project (well done Rod Fehring, Nigel Edgar and team). There is now just one building left to complete. Now Wolli Creek Park has been increased in area by about 10% to 45 Ha (thanks Minister Penny Sharpe) and it directly links with the Cook River open space and park network at its eastern end (see the link for a plan showing the acquired lands). All we need now is that long-promised footbridge to connect Discovery Point to Waterworth Park (please note Rod Fehring and Minister Sharpe).

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Connectivity to our waterfronts had been a challenge due to the neglect for many decades. The resurgence in North America over the last generation, has been a much welcomed situation for city-building. A river walk is a much needed amenity on both sides of a river that provides for entertainment, recreation, and healthy living. But, just having the walk is not enough. How it integrates back into the city is just as important. The quality of the journey to the waterfront via the streets that lead there is a key component to the overall waterfront experience. #waterfronts #riverfronts #bordercities #urbanobservations

One of the many advantages to having Shawn Gillen, PhD on the Sumter Local Government Consulting team is his deep understanding and expertise of coastal issues. Check out this article.

A long and meaningful road on this project.

This was an ad for a new estate south of Perth in the weekend paper. It is a useful illustration of many of the things that are wrong with WA's planning system. Let me start with a couple and please feel free to add: 1. Complete clearing of new development lots. Perhaps Kennedy Bay could change its name to Moonscape Bay. 2. A narrow coastal setback that is failing to plan for sea level rise and coastal erosion. 3. Small lots with big houses and no room for a large tree. What else?

Showcasing a National Treasure with the Great Rivers National Park Alton could be a city where the Mississippi River is seen for what it truly is: a national treasure. Where Alton is a go-to family-friendly outdoor recreation for the entire Midwest. Where the riverfront, the Clark Bridge, Marina, and the historic downtown area have the potential to attract tens of millions of dollars each year for local businesses and tax revenue. How do we get there? The Great Rivers National Park, a 144-mile designated recreation park corridor that would include 135,000 acres and be a beacon of sustainability. It may sound like a big idea and that’s because it is! A project on this scale can only be possible with local, state and national interests and partnerships, with Congress being the final decider in whether an area should be added to the National Park System or whether some other action might be appropriate. No one entity can do this alone and it won’t be a quick process. But AltonWorks believes that the potential is there. With research, collaboration, brainstorming and teamwork, the region could be significantly enhanced by combining the natural assets into one fully managed national park. We know we’re dreaming big but we believe in Alton, and we believe in the future of Alton. Follow along as we highlight steps in our long-term idea to create the Great Rivers National Park and what it might mean to the city. #AltonWorks #AltonIllinois

🏆🌳 JUST IN: City of Plano Plano Parks and Recreation park system has retained the ranking of #1 in Texas and #16 in the nation based on the Trust for Public Land annual ParkScore! 🎉 The #TPLParkScore is based off how Plano compares on five characteristics of an excellent park system: access, investment, acreage, amenities, and equity. The report found that 82% of residents are within a 10-minute walk to a local park. Read the full report at tpl.org/city/plano-texas.

There are some things you should know before purchasing land, a business, commercial property or even installing a fence on a private residence; most importantly the Palm Beach County Code. This code outlines what you can and cannot do for the site. Experienced professionals such as land and urban development planners can help you navigate that labyrinth. Let's grow Palm Beach County!! #palmbeachcounty #landplanning #ubanplanning #landdevelopment #arcdevelopmentglobal