1. Alexander Nowshadi s2798714 Lauren Schmidt s2759389 Katrina Allan s2801878 Karolina Szenczi s2798348 SWOT Presentation

2. EcoJustice  Alexander Nowshadi – Urban Designer/ Engineer  Lauren Schmidt – Architect/ Financial Planner  Katrina Allan – Transport Planner/ Project Manager  Karolina Szenczi – Environmental Planner/ Lawyer  To ensure the best possible outcome for the proposed site taking into consideration all the aspects of planning processes  To achieve sustainable design for the local community  Meet financial, legislative and other requirements

3. 27-35 Brisbane Road, Biggera Waters, Queensland

4. Strengths Flat topography Mostly residential and commercial uses Mature Trees – provide shading Walking proximity to Broadwater Microclimate pleasant Weaknesses Soil – acid sulfate hazard On floodplain Traffic noise from Main Road (Brisbane Road) Opportunities Solar access – north facing potential for solar panels Pedestrian access On street parking (Loders St. & Clark St.) Accessible from main road Threats Subject to flooding Unstable soil Noise pollution

5. Strengths Diverse cultures Church, gyms, shopping centres – encourages social interactions and economic activity Public transport Weaknesses Neighbourhood amenities – lack of lighting, presence of graffiti Unattractive townscape Opportunities Public open space Cafes, restaurants Improve socio- economic status Threats Low/medium socio- economic status – value of Biggera Waters Harbour Town detracting from site/area

6. Strengths Access – Brisbane Rd, public transport & Broadwater Flat surface – cheaper development Weaknesses Noise pollution Soil Flood Building height maximum of 2 storeys Opportunities TOD potential Light commercial Improve socio-economic status Threats Overdevelopment Current socio-economic status of Biggera Waters