WA Regional Project Sponsored by Urbis
Award for Planning Excellence
The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Element Advisory, ASPECT Studio, Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects and Josh Byrne and Associates
St. Barbara’s Square and Laneway
Regional communities, and particularly inland communities, face the constant challenge of high community turnover and the specific loss of young people and families that often create the energy and vibrancy of centres.
In this project the project team have worked over nearly a decade to methodically deliver a community led vision. The vision was carefully developed, with a notable mention to this nomination for its extensive First Nations collaboration.
The outcome, now on the ground and creating a vibrant local space, will ensure children and young people, First Nations people, and broader community have a space to come, enjoy, sit and play, building social cohesion and contributing to community well-being.
In recognising this nomination, the judges want to recognise the hard work that many regional communities face with ever increasing centralisation of services, and the resulting departure of supporting services and industry. The nominees have delivered an impressive revitalisation that will encourage new development and business growth; and a place for the community to call their own.
