Tag Archives: WATERFRONT PROJECT

Meanwhile on the other side of the globe…

Posted on October 9, 2010 by backwaterperth

Perth is not the only post-industrial city taking on the challenge of developing its water/riverfront. To start with, here are some recent developments from the USA: The city of St Louis Missouri hosts a competition here. Seattle is also running a … Continue reading →

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Swan Canning Water Quality Improvement Plan

Posted on September 22, 2010 by backwaterperth

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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CityVision and the Perth Waterfront

Posted on September 22, 2010 by backwaterperth

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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PEER REVIEW 3 – WATER FRONT PERTH

Posted on September 21, 2010 by backwaterperth

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 →

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DEPT OF PLANNING FAQ – WATERFRONT PROJECT

Posted on September 20, 2010 by backwaterperth

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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Photo of Perth from Kings Park of Waterfront

Posted on September 17, 2010 by backwaterperth

From: http://www.flickr.com/photos/huangjiahui/2901333587/sizes/l/in/photostream/

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RESPONSE BY NIGEL WESTBROOK – ARCHITECT, DESIGNER

Posted on September 17, 2010 by backwaterperth

“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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CLAISE BROOK CATCHMENT GROUP RESPONSE TO WATERFRONT PROJECT

Posted on September 17, 2010 by backwaterperth

“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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