Healthy Street, Meadowbrook QLD, Australia (2022)

A Healthy Street installation by Logan City Council celebrates community health and wellbeing, and connects pedestrians and cyclists to a nearby hospital, shopping centre and proposed new health precinct in the Brisbane suburb of Meadowbrook in Queensland.

The Loganlea Road project is the first capital works completed through Council’s $5 million Meadowbrook Implementation Fund. The Queensland state government also contributed $2.4 million from the Unite and Recover Fund.

The installation includes a wide shared pathway for pedestrians and cyclists, with frequent seating offering many opportunities to rest, trees for shade, bicycle parking stands, litter bins to keep the street tidy and public art designed by local community artists.

“Streetscape enhancements including pedestrian, cycle and public transport infrastructure as well as safer pedestrian connectivity were core to the project’s vision,” said George Coverdale, Landscape Architect at Logan City Council.

“The overarching purpose was to increase connectivity and enhance amenity for the community.”

Council specified the Aria Seating System and Simple Bins in bright colours to match the public art structures, and the Slim Hoop bicycle stand.

“Council looked for a modern, crisp furniture suite that complemented the landscaping and powerful community artwork – the Aria seating and Simple Bin matched with the project’s vibrant colours,” said Coverdale.

“The furniture helps create a space that pops with activity and provides much needed amenity for the community.”

Deputy Mayor Jon Raven and Councillor Tony Hall open the precinct. Photo: Logan City Council.

A Healthy Street installation by Logan City Council celebrates community health and wellbeing, and connects pedestrians and cyclists to a nearby hospital, shopping centre and proposed new health precinct in the Brisbane suburb of Meadowbrook in Queensland.

The Loganlea Road project is the first capital works completed through Council’s $5 million Meadowbrook Implementation Fund. The Queensland state government also contributed $2.4 million from the Unite and Recover Fund.

The installation includes a wide shared pathway for pedestrians and cyclists, with frequent seating offering many opportunities to rest, trees for shade, bicycle parking stands, litter bins to keep the street tidy and public art designed by local community artists.

“Streetscape enhancements including pedestrian, cycle and public transport infrastructure as well as safer pedestrian connectivity were core to the project’s vision,” said George Coverdale, Landscape Architect at Logan City Council.

“The overarching purpose was to increase connectivity and enhance amenity for the community.”

Council specified the Aria Seating System and Simple Bins in bright colours to match the public art structures, and the Slim Hoop bicycle stand.

“Council looked for a modern, crisp furniture suite that complemented the landscaping and powerful community artwork – the Aria seating and Simple Bin matched with the project’s vibrant colours,” said Coverdale.

“The furniture helps create a space that pops with activity and provides much needed amenity for the community.”

Deputy Mayor Jon Raven and Councillor Tony Hall open the precinct. Photo: Logan City Council.

location

Loganlea Road, Meadowbrook, QLD, 4131

client

Client: Logan City Council
Traditional owners: Yugambeh people
Contractor: Doval Constructions

project highlights

“Council looked for a modern, crisp furniture suite that complemented the landscaping and powerful community artwork – the Aria seating and Simple Bin matched with the project’s vibrant colours.” – George Coverdale, Landscape Architect, Logan City Council

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products used

Slim Hoop

Simple Bin

Aria Seating System