Rouse Hill Town Centre

CIVITAS Studio prepared the plans and design guidelines for the mixed use heart of Rouse Hill. The Town Centre, consisting of a Town Centre Core (Phase One) and a Northern Precinct (Phase Two), includes a series of integrated public open spaces, a community and civic focus, pedestrian-friendly streets, and a variety of shopping and employment options.

Key points of the Town Centre include:

• 5-minute walk to high speed transit;
• A diverse hierarchy of open spaces including a town square, waterfront square, town green, and town park;
• Connected, walkable, active plazas and streets lined with fine-grain retail, restaurants, and cafes at ground level;
• A water sensitive approach that integrates eco-streets, rain gardens, and stormwater management into the overall open space system;
• A mix of apartments, townhouses and seniors housing, and;
• A variety of office uses, a community centre, and public library.

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Awards
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2010 Global Award for Excellence, Urban Land Institute
2008 National Walter Burley Griffin Award for Urban Design, Australian Institute of Architects
2008 Lloyd Rees Award for Outstanding Urban Design, Australian Institute of Architects, NSW Chapter.