FGC Group. When Great Minds Think Alike

The design-ills of the 80s and 90s are in full view on the Gold Coast. Underutilised grand courtyard entrances, walled street corners extending an arbitrary 1-2m high, large paved driveways and sparsely planted lawns are all associated in a local context with highrise residential developments. The grand courtyard a statement of grandeur during a property boom long since past.

To reduce the heat sink and wasted space councils/residents can negotiate with body corporates to give over previously walled areas for shared public space, and other areas for community/resident food gardens.

100 Ideas For Cities: A Project Commissioned By Fgc Consulting For Future Gold Coast. Posts Written By M Roach And Adapted From Other Sources Where Noted. For More Information On This Project Contact Mr@futuregoldcoast.net

Arial photo of Surfers Paradise ‘Peninsula’ Apartments.