Background

One of the final pieces in Subi Centro, the redevelopment of the Australian Fine China (AFC) site by the Subiaco Redevelopment Authority (SRA), promises to add further vibrancy to the local community. Now called China Green, the redevelopment of the four hectare site, bordered by Hay Street to the south, Price Street to the north, City of Subiaco land to the west and Darbon Crescent to the east, will capitalise on and link with Subiaco’s existing and popular facilities to create a new mixed-use community.

China Green will respond to the increasing demand for housing close to the city where pedestrians have priority, a sense of community pervades and the opportunity exists to live, work and recreate.

It proposes a mix of housing types and land uses close to public transport and a strong pedestrian and cycle network, to encourage the future community to walk, cycle or catch the train or bus.

The overall built outcome will reflect the significance of China Green’s heritage, character and place in the development of Subiaco. Public art will help tell the site’s remarkable story and interpret its unique social, cultural and commercial past. Another key focus of the redevelopment is high standards of sustainability designed to achieve best practice social, economic and environmental outcomes.

Community comment is now being sought on a proposed amendment to the SRA Planning Scheme, which will enable the China Green development, and draft Design Guidelines for the site. Together these will create an exciting new inner-city community.

Meeting Changing Lifestyles

Research confirms the shift towards smaller households, growth in single person households and the increasing demand for more diversity in the type and price-range of homes – a trend that is being accelerated by the exceptional demand for real estate in Western Australia.*

China Green aims to respond to the unmet demand for smaller and therefore more affordable dwellings, and office space close to the city, with public transport and a range of activities on its doorstep. The blend of commercial and residential uses will also create a concentration of activities that will support small “convenience” retail and services within the new community.

* Source - KPMG 2007