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BCC CityGlider

BCC is expected to launch the CityGlider bus service in late April 2010. Features of the service include:

• a high frequency timetable - every five minutes during peak times and every 10 to 15 minutes off-peak
• operating 18 hours a day from Sunday to Thursday, and 24 hours on Friday and Saturday
• special kerbside facilities and priority to ensure efficiency
• all door boarding and pre-paid ticketing to speed up passenger entry and exit
• a distinctive look for easy identification

The CityGlider will travel the following route:

• West End to South Brisbane via Montague Road, Mollison Road and Melbourne Street
• across the Brisbane River on the Victoria Bridge
• through the central business district via Adelaide Street
• Fortitude Valley to/from Newstead using Wickham and Ann Streets.

BCC'S SECRET PLAN REVEALED

South Brisbane Riverside Renewal Strategy (July 2009)

Sections

Introduction

Section 1: The project [part A]

Section 1: The project [part B]

Section 2: Renewal strategy overall principles [part A]

Section 2: Renewal strategy overall principles [part B]

Section 3: Renewal strategy precinct principles [part A]

Section 3: Renewal strategy precinct principles [part B]

Section 3: Renewal strategy precinct principles [part C]

Section 4: Population and employment principles

Section 5: Implementation strategy

Appendix 1: The study area

Appendix 2: Site influences

Appendix 3: Project influences

Appendix 4: Best practice study

Appendix 5: Design studio

Appendix 6: Option development and testing

Australia's best urban planning for 2009!!!

Transforming Australian Cities…addresses many of the same challenges confronting Brisbane. Its logic is compelling & findings are provoactive. For all those with an interest in urban life I highly recommend you take a little time to read the report.

Infill is Cheaper

“for every 1,000 dwellings, the costs for infill and fringe developments are $309million and $653million respectively.”

High-density does not require high-rise

“Malmo (Sweden) is comprised of highly sustainable buildings of 2-5 storeys in height. As with Barcelona, this low-rise, high density dispels the myth that high density requires high-rise.”

“It is arguable that no new building needs to be higher than 8 storeys to achieve high density compact cities for the future”

Using our streets better

“streets will be modified to favour rapid public transport, bicycles and pedestrians over motor vehicles.”