Central Park Development
The team visited the Central Park development in Sydney designed and being constructed as a mixed use development to include residential living and retail use (www.centralparksydney.com/ ). The retail use is primarily included as a sustainable measure for tenants to be able to shop at home without the need to rely on automobile for all transportation. The development can be characterized by its sustainable design geared to modern living in smaller areas. In addition to the apartments being small in size other sustainable features are:
1. Solar panels used to generate enough energy for the building, as well as enough energy to return to the grid.
2. Water tanks that will utilize rain water, as well as export excess water to nearby neighborhoods.
3. Roof top gardens and parks available for tenants
4. Zero net greenhouse gas emissions for all operational energy use.
Although this development will prove to be sustainable, it appears to be difficult at best, or not suited for family living. The living areas were too small for a family or small children. The living quarters are very restrictive and do not lend itself to anything beyond basic living needs, tantamount to hotel or temporary living arrangements.
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