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creating better quality living environments by using cutting edge design, formative research, international benchmarking, local experience and extensive stakeholder collaboration |
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...principles
think both globally and locally; utilise advanced understanding and research; collaborate and listen; apply innovation not inertia; develop clear measurements to justify decision making; create flexible frameworks that can adapt and evolve; embrace sustainable solutions. |
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...strategies
create development strategies that look beyond the needs of the local community. use green infrastructure to structure city development; encourage mixed use neighbourhoods and balance housing with job creation; promote affordable housing and diverse communities; introduce shared street concepts to allow equitable use of public space; create walkable neighbourhoods and unique city spaces; consider wastewater and stormwater as valuable resources advocate healthy lifestyles through exercise, safe environments and local food consumption; decentralize energy production and introduce sustainable infrastructure; protect agricultural land and introduce community gardens; invest in and collaborate with educational institutions |
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