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Monthly Archives: September 2010
Swan Canning Water Quality Improvement Plan
Key findings: Annually 250 tonnes of nitrogen and 26 tonnes of phosphorus enter the system. Numerical modelling was used to quantify nutrient loads by source and use in the Swan Canning Catchment. Based on predictive modelling the maximum acceptable load … Continue reading
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Shoe Thrown At Outspoken Property Developer
Ren Zhiqiang encounters thrown shoe while giving speech, claims shoe-thrower isn’t even a house slave Summary: Afternoon of the 7th, Ren Zhiqiang is at the forum held by the Dalian Real Estate Association and just after stepping on stage, a … Continue reading
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CityVision and the Perth Waterfront
What drives the CityVision plan? Three key things drive this plan: – the long-held desire to bring the city and the river together: a good city kisses its river; – the desire to create an attractive and accessible place on … Continue reading
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Prince Charles: I defend ordinary people against property developers
Prince’s private secretary claims he opposed modernist design out of duty to make ordinary people’s views heard “A judge ruled last week that the prince’s campaign against the design of a redevelopment of the Chelsea barracks in London was “unwelcome”. … Continue reading
PEER REVIEW 3 – WATER FRONT PERTH
Perth Waterfront Peer Design Review 3 Summary The Perth Waterfront Peer Design Review 3 was held on the 23rd October 2009 at the New Esplanade Hotel and was chaired by Steve Woodland, Western Australia’s Government Architect. This report has been … Continue reading
DEPT OF PLANNING FAQ – WATERFRONT PROJECT
Q Who is responsible for the Perth Waterfront project? A The Department of Planning is the agency responsible for the current design and statutory approval phase. A design consortium headed by Ashton Raggatt McDougall, together with Professor Richard Weller, Roberts … Continue reading
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RESPONSE BY NIGEL WESTBROOK – ARCHITECT, DESIGNER
“Press of 18 February 2008: Following extensive public consultation, the former Melbourne enfants terribles Ashton Raggatt McDougall, with Richard Weller, have won a second competition to propose the future direction of central Perth and its river. Perth, fuelled by the … Continue reading
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100-year sea level rise figure updated: from John Day Minister for Planning; Culture and the Arts
Portfolio: Planning The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) has updated the sea level rise value for use in coastal planning, bringing WA into line with the policy positions of other States. Planning Minister John Day said the WAPC had adopted … Continue reading
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CLAISE BROOK CATCHMENT GROUP RESPONSE TO WATERFRONT PROJECT
“Bringing the city closer to the river and making the river more accessible to city residents, workers and visitors is laudable, but not if it is at the cost of degrading the river and foreshore environment. Instead, the development should … Continue reading
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PERTH WATER FRONT PROJECT BLOG 