The Construction Source Australia

Renewal SA | 11 tioned itself as a credible alternative to the traditional eastern suburbs through innova- tive urban design.” The national judging panel, meanwhile, complimented Lightsview on the use of easily navigable and safe linkages for walk- ing and cycling, and for developing a range of neighbourhood parks for a range of age- appropriate activities. They also commended its innovative affordable housing options. In general, Fred says Renewal SAwill pur- sue that kind of innovation wherever pos- sible. Their latest development, Bowden, is a prime example. Bowden is located in the inner-city of Adelaide overlooking the Ad- elaide City Parklands, and features an in- novative “shared street concept” – meaning there are no curbs. Instead, it allows bikes, pedestrians and vehicles to operate together, without too much clear delineation in terms of street markings. According to Fred, that concept makes people consider the street as not just a place for vehicles, but as a part of the community. And while it may sound unsafe, the truth is vehicles actually slow down and become more alert. That makes it the kind of innova- tive urban design solution Renewal SA will stay on the lookout for. “Innovation is something that never stops,” Fred says. “It’s a constant process. It’s about constantly thinking differently about places, and about where people want to be. That’s what UDIA recognised at Lightsview, and that’s what Renewal SA is all about.”