G o l d C o a s t D u n e B e l t P r o j e c t

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Please note illustrations are not to scale and have not been scientifically concluded, as further research needs to be investigated.

For further information please contact: Naomi Edwards, n.edwards@griffith.edu.au

The Gold Coast Dune Belt Project presents a new vision for the Gold Coast’s interface between the city, shoreline and the sea. In developing this vision, the intention was to present a visual stimulus that will spark a discussion about past, current and future approaches to the city’s transition from concrete to sand and the sea. In an urban context, the Gold Coast has capacity to overcome acute coastal issues, though is limited only by creativity, connectivity and community will.

This project is an example of what the coast could look like if the sustainability of coastal lifestyles and environments was at the heart of design planning and development. As each grain of sand is important for the protection and preservation of the coast, these illustrative designs promote the dune corridor as an essential interface to achieve a sustainable and healthy coast for the future - a Dune Belt.

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BEACHFRONT HIGHRISE DEVELOPMENTTRANSIT CORRIDOR

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BEACHFRONT HIGHRISE DEVELOPMENTTRANSIT CORRIDOR HIGH DENSITY DEVELOPMENT ROAD OCEANWAY FOREDUNE ZONE STRANDLINE ZONE OCEAN

2063 - NEGATIVE OUTCOME

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BEACHSIDE LOW FLOW TRAFFIC

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BEACHFRONT LOW RISE MIXED USE DEVELOPMENTTRANSIT CORRIDOR HIGH DENSITY DEVELOPMENT OCEANWAY LITTORAL RAINFOREST HIND-DUNE ZONE FOREDUNE ZONE STRANDLINE ZONE OCEAN

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