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Beenleigh Town Centre Streetscape

overview
The Beenleigh Town Centre Streetscape project has been the catalyst for the regeneration of Beenleigh's Town Centre, focused on the town core, it has built on the activation of the Town Square and demonstrates the opportunity to create a comfortable and attractive public realm which consolidates a distinctive local character and stimulates investment and activation.
project type
client
Logan City Council
date
2022

Location

Beenleigh, QLD
traditional custodians of the land
Yugambeh Country
awards
2023 Planning Institute of Australia Queensland - Commendation for Great Place (LatStudios & Logan City Council)
2023 AILA Queensland Landscape Architecture Award for Urban Design (LatStudios & Logan City Council)
2022 Australian Urban Design Awards Commendation for Built Projects - Local and Neighbourhood Scale (Logan City Council, Innovative Rigging, LatStudios, Dotdash, BG&E & WEBB Consulting)
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"This is an exciting project that has proven that landscape architectural design can make positive changes to a space. This project has demonstrated a deep understanding of place developed through an innovative process and applauds its community engagement. The project has transformed an ordinary space into a vivid usable community place for social, cultural and economic activities. The cohesion of landscape design and its relationship across the ground and vertical planes is skilfully executed to optimise the experience and creativity/identity within the public realm in its day/night-time transitions. The project has also demonstrated a high level of community engagement and collaboration with local Indigenous artists, highlighting a respect for Country and First Nations people's connection to the place. Placemaking strategies and outcomes are articulated well to the local culture.”
Judges Comments Citation Excerpt | 2023 AILA Queensland Awards Judging Panel
Project Details
LatStudios and our sub-consultant team, were engaged by Logan City Council to work collaboratively with them to develop the detailed design and implementation of the first stage of the Beenleigh Town Centre Streetscape Master Plan. This project has been the catalyst for the regeneration of Beenleigh's Town Centre, focused on the town core, it has built on the activation of the Town Square and demonstrates the opportunity to create a comfortable and attractive public realm which consolidates a distinctive local character and stimulates investment and activation.

The heart of Beenleigh, around the Town Square precinct, had undergone a public realm upgrade, plus significant social and economic change due to the growth of nearby Yarrabilba. LatStudios were commissioned to undertake the Streetscape Master Plan which established the framework and design rules for the detailed design and implementation works, building on the previous investment in the Town Square to enhance connectivity and maximise its broader influence on the Town Centre.

The project has successfully overcome complex site constraints related to working in an existing built environment to achieve community focused outcomes through the integration of iconic public artwork, working closely with Logan City Council and local and First Nations artists, providing a legacy for the people.

Benefits of LatStudios' design:
  • Successfully delivered on the key objectives of the master plan project
  • Increased pedestrian prioritisation through additional street crossings and reduced road speeds
  • Improved pedestrian amenity with upgraded footpaths and pedestrian street furniture
  • Integrated street trees to increase natural shade to improve microclimate and comfort
  • Created additional public break out space through rationalisation of roads and parking
  • Integrated public art through collaboration with local artists to enhance cultural identity
  • Emphasised existing architectural features
  • Improved public safety through activation and lighting
  • Increased foot traffic and visible public life
  • Introduced a distinctive native planting palette to reinforce the town identity.
credits
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