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CIC Australia | 9 involving a range of other builders and de- velopers, and working with them tocome up with an innovative series of building and land designs. Alan says that collaboration helped them deliver a broad diversity of housing op- tions. “We offered housing options from $250,000 up to $2 million, and it’s all inte- grated quite seamlessly,” he explains. “Our more affordable housing is still very good quality housing, and can fit in among more expensive housing without standing out.” On top of that, at least 15 per cent of the housing was mandated to be affordable. By taking that integrated approach to house and land design, CIC was able to build those homes to an exceptionally high quality – and was able to include sustainable features like solar panels where possible, to reduce the cost of energy. Instead of designing a traditional gated community, CIC also included strong pe- destrian, cycle and vehicle linkage to sur- rounding areas. So instead of closing Lights- STEINWEDEL LANDSCAPE CONSULTANTS DESIGN SUPPLY CONSTRUCT COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE INCORPORATING THE GARDEN DEPOT Steinwedel Landscape Consultants congratulates CIC Australia on their recent UDIA National Award for Excellence for Lightsview. We are proud to have been associated with this project in Stage 1. www.thegardendepot.com.au visit our design studio at 14 SECKER ROAD MOUNT BARKER SA 5251 FOR MORE INFORMATION or contact us on 0418 831 759 steinwedel@bigpond.com outdoor structures wetlands nature play commercial projects residential design playgrounds