Newington (Sydney 2000 Olympic Village)
by
MIRVAC LEND LEASE VILLAGE CONSORTIUM (MLLVC)
in
Sydney,
Australia
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Author
MIRVAC LEND LEASE VILLAGE CONSORTIUM (MLLVC)
City
Sydney
Country
Australia
Year
2000
Program
Suburbian Neighbourhood
Technical Info
Site area
750000 sqm
Gfa
0
sqm
Density
0 far
Population density
15300
inh/ha
Home Units:
520
Jobs
0
Streetsroad:
0
%
Buildup:
0
%
NonBuild-up:
0 %
Residential
0 %
Business
0
%
Commercial
0
%
Civic
0
%
Description
- It is a low-rise suburban neighborhood that was built as the Olympic Village for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
- Sustainable measures were implemented throughout the project. It features waste recycling, solar energy and environmentally friendly transport options were used during the Games.
- It was the largest solar-powered suburb at the time of its construction.
- It is designed as a walkable neighborhood with cycle lanes and walkways connecting important points in the surrounding areas. The suburb is well connected with bus services.
- The buildings consist of low-rise apartments and townhouses.
- Greenery is prominent throughout the site which has pocket parks and tree-lined streets. Every home has access to a green space within 400m.
- It was developed on brownfield site.
- Wastewater is treated in-situ and directed towards a restored wetland near the property.
- The houses are designed according to passive design principles such as window awnings, pergolas and deciduous tree planting.
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