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Fact File Yarrabilba Vision Contribution to Managing South East Queensland Growth What Lend Lease will deliver			Yarrabilba Vision What Lend Lease will deliver The vision for Yarrabilba is to set a benchmark in sustainable urban development. The Yarrabilba master plan is benchmarked against current industry practice and the best attributes of Lend Lease projects across Australia. Outlined below are the five cornerstones of the Yarrabilba community each with clear outcomes that exceed current industry practice. A complete community... Deliverables Common Industry Practice Yarrabilba Better Outcome Community Services Community services are often delivered in an uncoordinated and untimely fashion A comprehensive range of community services delivered when and where people need them Community services that are well integrated and responsive to the needs of the community Social Infrastructure Provision Undertaken by only a few large developments and then not very comprehensively addressed Comprehensive social infrastructure provided by Lend Lease, utilising partnerships with other service providers Essential services will be delivered in a timely and cost-effective manner Health and Wellbeing Initiatives Not normally considered A community where healthy and active programs and services are a part of everyday life Engendering a community culture for health and wellbeing A Safe Community Reactive approach to injury and crime prevention Partnering with Logan City Council, the community and other stakeholders to achieve best practice in all aspects of safety and security Collaborative approach to delivering creative initiatives that result in a far safer community environment Community Development (CD) Program Seldom offered and usually confined to events promotion Inclusive CD program designed to build community capacity A community with high levels of social wellbeing and enhanced capacity to solve its own problems Community Enterprise Program Not normally considered in new communities; only a few instances in established communities Establish a range of community-run business activities Development of a sustainable income stream for community services and amenities Education Integrated with other Community Services Schools seen as stand alone facilities with little relationship to other community services Education at the heart of the town centre and each neighbourhood centre, integrated with health, recreation and other services Seamless service delivery with high levels of collaboration between service providers Research Culture and Partnerships Research, when it happens, seen as a separate activity incidental to the community-building process Research partnership with a tertiary institution and others to make research a central part of life atYarrabilba Feedback mechanisms built in from day one Creation of a learning and business culture based on continuous improvement Cost Effective Delivery of Education Services Provision of separate facilities on land owned and controlled by separate providers New approaches to delivery of services, facilities and curriculum, utilising shared facilities More cost effective use of scarce dollars, stronger spirit of collaboration, greater community access to facilities and services A prosperous community... Deliverables Common Industry Practice Yarrabilba Better Outcome Job Generation Usually not considered Employment strategies targeting a full jobs balance Infrastructure and employment precincts underpinning job creation Job generating projects Services to support the home-based business sector Job skilling and traineeship programs Planning programs to provide real employment opportunities Adds value to Logan City Council and region Higher self-containment Business / Tertiary Tafe / Interaction Usually not considered Facilitate interaction for training and research Skills development initiative A point of difference to improve business interaction Retail Usually maximise catchment New retail centres will support the current regional retail structure. The planning and management of retail areas will ensure all centres maintain viability and do no impact adversely on surrounding centres Stronger economic base for all centres A small environmental footprint... Deliverables Common Industry Practice Yarrabilba Better Outcome Water Usage Design and construct as per standard authority guidelines To go beyond Queensland Water Commission targets in potable water usage reduction Reduced demand on regional water resources Reduced short - long-term infrastructure costs Design for Solar Energy Not normally considered in detail Target 75% of all lots to be located to maximise solar outcomes for houses Long-term savings on energy usage Material Recycling Not normally considered Target 60% of all builders’ waste materials recycled Reduction in landfill and site contamination A Conservative 'Culture' Not normally considered Fostering of a community culture for conservation Leverage off ‘corporate’ conservation actions to further save energy and materials Energy Conservation Only alluded to Actively encourage through incentives, displays and guidelines for housing and building designs that minimise energy needs Significant reductions in energy requirements Ease of accessibility for all... Deliverables Common Industry Practice Yarrabilba Better Outcome Vehicle Usage Not considered To work with the community from the outset to promote alternative opportunities to private vehicle use Reduced greenhouse gas emissions Increased safety and amenity Public Transport Left to private supplier or Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads Sustainably funded internal and external public transport options from project commencement Reduction in vehicle use, improved access and connectivity for a greater cross section of the community Road Upgrading Contributes to network upgrading as per approvals Road network connections or upgrading to maximise benefits for Department of Main Roads/Logan City Council and residents Collaborative approach to maximise community and regional benefit Improved road network connectivity Internet Connectivity Usually left to telco supplier and no community portal External broadband connection and establishment of a community portal Improved social and business networks, as well as improved learning opportunities and community interaction Quality Urban Fabric... Deliverables Common Industry Practice Yarrabilba Better Outcome Open Space Provision of 10% of site area is typically provided via approval conditions Provision of over 20% of the site High quality recreation and sporting facilities A greener community Habitat protection and enhancement Flora and fauna corridors with connection to open space beyond the site boundary Internal Connectivity Usually provided only when required by council within road reserves Provision of over 120 km of dedicated pedestrian and cycle paths providing a safe and alternative access system to and from all parts of the community Increased safety encourages reduction in vehicle usage Assists in developing a healthy community Vibrant Spaces Neighbourhood centres designed to maximise retail exposure and convenience for vehicles Town and village centres will be designed as the key focus for surrounding residential villages Improved community networks Vibrant town and village centres, not just a shopping centre Housing Options Usually single-type lots with little or no variation Provision of a full range of housing options for all lifestyles and budgets throughout the community More inclusive and diverse community for age-specific services Housing for Special Interest Groups Left to state agencies Implementation of a housing program for special interest groups Commitment to affordable housing initiatives in partnership with the ULDA, government and community housing providers Assists in the creation of a socially diverse community Providing housing opportunities for a more diverse range of buyers including key workers and low - moderate income groups Mixing Complementary Uses Stand-alone uses, with only minor mixing of uses Non-residential uses intertwined with residential uses, located to maximise interaction and usability A more vibrant community with vitality spreading beyond the retail precincts Cultural / Historical Heritage Only as per legislative requirements Recognise and promote cultural and historic heritage of the site Commitment to a Voluntary Cultural Heritage Management Agreement Respects and promotes historical significance of the site for future generations and strengthens community identity Public Realm Delivered to minimum council design standards Provision of planning, design and implementation of detailed landscape elements including street and park furnishings The quality, functionality and overall harmony of the public realm elements are visibly evident                                                                                                                                                                                 terms of use / privacy