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Will the transit oriented developments we see popping up around the world become widespread in Australia? They may improve our carbon footprint by reducing the need for cars, but do we really want to live and work on top of train stations?
“Residents take their children to daycare downstairs, cross the hall to their offices and go street level for lunch and groceries. The train is on the doorstep so they can be in the centre of town in minutes. There are no traffic jams, no stress or road rage or petrol costs to contend with. This is what it means to live in a Transit Oriented Development.”
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A Question of Age
Blame it on the boomer bulge, or the curse of demographics, but as Australia ages, who will pay for the life we’re accustomed to?
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Green Spaces in Unlikely Places
Underground, high rises, patios, parks and allotments. Gardens promote wellness, but creating clever green spaces in cities presents a growing challenge to architects, designers, and construction in medium and high density areas.
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Food for Life
Tickling taste buds of tomorrow
Children are our future, but what are we feeding them? To prevent three quarters of our population becoming obese by 2025, we need to get back to food basics. Future living digs up the issues.
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The only way is up…
The race is on to claim the ‘tallest ticket’ in the world. While Australia isn’t currently in the race, we do claim the tallest all residential building. Where is it?
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