High density can be achieved in a way that wins all round, and for
the life of me I can't see why Canberra is so antagonistic towards
the large condominium concept. A few tall condominiums with
excellent facilities and, most important, spectacular large gardens
and recreation areas around it. I lived in one of these in KL and it
was a fine lifestyle. While not for everyone, great views, shops and
facilities within the complex make it not just viable but enjoyable
as well as energy efficient. I couldn't count the number of car
trips I saved by using the in-house mini-supermarket. The birds in
the extensive gardens were spectacular, if unknown.
The Bush Capital is a concept that needs updating, we just can not go
on spreading in such a profligate fashion. And large discrete houses
on small blocks is IMHO one of the worst options for increasing
population density.
Julian
At 08:57 AM 8/01/2008, martin butterfield wrote:
In scouring the net I came across this abstract which might be of
interest to readers. This edition of the Journal doesn't appear to
be available on line but might be available through the National
Library or ANU.
Martin
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