Realising the vision for Burwood

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SRL will unlock opportunities in Burwood for public and active transport — raising the benchmark for the design of sustainable suburbs.

We have developed proposed key directions that will help achieve the vision for the future SRL Burwood Precinct.

Learn more below about the proposed key directions for Burwood.

Burwood

Boosting the economy

Support and facilitate the growth of Deakin University’s Burwood Campus
Create a mixed-use Precinct Centre around the SRL train station
Transform Burwood Highway and Highbury Road into areas with more retail and businesses
Create a network of high-amenity knowledge-based employment areas

Burwood

Ensure community infrastructure supports the needs of residents and workers, including multi-purpose hubs
Introduce greater housing diversity

Burwood

Investigate improving walking, cycling and biodiversity connections along Gardiners Creek (KooyongKoot)
Create a world class and well-integrated public transport interchange
Upgrade and connect transport routes, as well as improve walking and cycling paths
Support public transport and active travel choices to reduce reliance on private vehicles

Burwood

Identify opportunities for enhanced and new open space
Support growth by encouraging change in targeted locations
Manage stormwater better to improve water quality and support a greener environment

Burwood

New buildings should use sustainable practices such as lower carbon material and include renewable energy in their design
Future proof the precinct and plan for new energy technologies
Create a cool and green environment
Embed sustainable water management

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