THE Crossing at Redland Bay has been recognised by the property development industry body Urban Development Institute of Australia Queensland.
The Fiteni Homes project was one of three finalists from Queensland in the residential subdivision category.
The 99-home development off Boundary Street, Redland Bay saw a muddy, weed-infested paddock turned into a 4.5 hectare central landscape feature.
Fiteni Homes land development manager Vaughn Bowden said the UDIA recognition showed that development in Redlands could be as good as anywhere in Queensland.
He said the quality of the development at The Crossing was testament to engagement and co-operation with Redland City Council and the community.
“The design responded to the concerns of the existing local community, by providing missing road links, pedestrian and cycle paths, providing much needed recreation parkland, improved stormwater management and block sizes to reflect the character of the surrounding area,” Mr Bowden said.
Mr Bowden said the innovative design at The Crossing had turned a major stormwater problem into a landscape feature.
“The land was rehabilitated with about 100,000 plants, and includes an environmentally engineered 575-metre waterway, 1 kilometre of new pedestrian and cycle paths, 1.6 hectares of formal parkland providing diverse recreational opportunities including children’s play parks, a 4000 square metre kick-a-ball space and small intimate grassed areas along the edge of the new creek line,” he said.
The park was funded through development charges that pay for infrastructure like parks and roads identified by council.
Cr Julie Talty said The Crossing provided a nature park with paths and trails.
“Local sports groups, dog walkers, families and other community groups will have a beautifully designed space right at their back door,” she said.