Alleviating the housing crisis is a priority in Australia, with state and federal governments releasing strategies to fast track much-needed housing for our growing population. Arcadia is working across housing projects of all types in metropolitan and regional locations, including social and public housing, build to rent, low density housing in new suburbs and high-density models in existing communities, a number of which have been recently submitted or approved for development.
Our team understands the role open space and outdoor amenity plays in building new communities and how to apply this to different housing typologies. Whether it’s more green space in new precincts or creative thinking to unlock limited space in existing suburbs, Arcadia’s team of landscape architects and urban designers have the capability to design for sustainable outcomes and strong connected communities.
Our landscape architects and urban designers consider all the aspects of creating neighbourhoods and new communities – with parks, connections to nature, public transport and civic spaces designed for increasing populations.
In New South Wales, the following projects have recently been approved for development, with construction due to commence.
Block C, Hill Road, Wentworth Point The next stage of City Freehold’s Wentworth Point development has been approved to deliver 300 Bates Smart-designed apartments. Arcadia has designed the communal open space, public domain and streetscape for Block C.
Kensington Village – Iglu UNSW Arcadia has developed a landscape concept for student accommodation provider, Iglu, for 1,066 aprtment “Kensington Village” which will deliver a vibrant campus village, with an urban campus living experience while offering retail and events.
Green Square Town Centre: Site 07 & 17 Green Square is one of Sydney’s most significant urban transformation projects. Arcadia is working with achitects Tzannes on Green Square Town Centre: Site 07 & 17, a mixed-use development for Mirvac located on the edge of Green Square Plaza.
Wirra, Neutral Bay Arcadia’s landscape for boutique luxury residential development, Wirra Neutral Bay, uses the unique site topography and geomorphology to foster an intimate sense of belonging.
La Vera, Macquarie Park Arcadia has designed the landscape for the Cox Architecture-designed multi-residential 119 apartment development, La Vera, to be located in the high growth suburb, Macquarie Park.