Figure 22 - Location Currumbin
Figure 23 - Currumbin Ecovillage
Currumbin Ecovillage is a private development project located 7km from the Gold Coast. This project was recognised as the Best Gold Coast Urban Design award for built environment in 2009. Besides this honour it had also been honoured by over 30 different international awards. Currently, it is a popular case study being studied by at least 4 different universities across Australia. The Ecovillage offers a natural lifestyle for more than 400 residents. Lots sizes between 450 and 6000sqm surrounded by trees and native vegetation create a 6.5 persons/ha project, where dwellings are highly connected with the natural resources of its environment. This project includes a community hall (with a pool), a water treatment plant, 20km of cycling paths and an Interpretative Centre (that is no longer working). Originally it had been planned with a Village Centre, but after 16 years this has not yet being constructed.
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