Precincts: A blueprint for creating places with purpose.

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A precinct can take various forms across both urban and regional settings, acting as a foundational building block for economic and social development activity.

GEOGRAPHIC HUB

TRANSPORT Development centred around key transport infrastructure, including transport-oriented developments (TODs).

Often a renowned trading location, such as a street or intersection, that has no dominant trading activity.

Australia James Street, Brisbane

Global Covent Garden, London, UK

Australia Subi Centro, Subiaco

Global Kings Cross, London, UK

ENTERPRISE A private sector developed area that can be a mix of retail and commercial, potential light industrial uses.

ARTS AND CULTURE

Creative industry-driven hubs or areas of historic significance.

Australia Cremorne, Melbourne

Global Battersea Power Station, London, UK

Australia Melbourne Arts Precinct, Melbourne

Global The Custard Factory, Birmingham, UK

LEISURE AND TOURISM

SERVICES A public sector

Often regional sporting areas (such as ski fields) or tourism destinations with specific activities (wine regions).

developed area focussing on sectors such as health or education, which can link with the private sector to create innovation districts.

Australia Westmead, Parramatta

Global John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, U.S.

Australia Hunter Valley

Global Whistler, Canada

RESOURCES AND HEAVY INDUSTRY An agglomeration of industrial users within a single area.

RESIDENTIAL Solely focussed on providing diverse housing options such as social housing or retirement living and aged care.

Australia Thornton, Penrith

Global HafenCity, Hamburg, Germany

Australia Moorebank Intermodal Terminal, New South Wales

Global Rotterdam-Europort, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

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