Maribyrnong Masterplan Stage 4
Collaborating with Maribyrnong Primary School Principal Andrew Buesnel and the school team, PBDG is preparing the design and other processes to start stage 4 of the master plan!
COMMUNITY
Naturescapes are growing!
PBDG wishes everyone a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year! This year, we have completed the transformation of many landscapes into naturescapes, microforest, and natural outdoor learning classrooms across the territory. We have also witnessed the rapid…
Official Opening of the Maribyrnong Winyu Naturescape
Thank you to Maribyrnong Primary School Principal Andrew Buesnel for inviting PBDG Director Paul Barnett to be a guest speaker at the Official Opening of the Maribyrnong Winyu Naturescape last week.
Affordable Living Pod Housing in Regenerative Villages
Director Paul has been providing advice to the Watson community regarding affordable Living Pod housing in regenerative villages in support of their negotiation with the government on the development of Section 76. They have included a Cohousing site, and these developments are very closely aligned with Director Paul’s beliefs.
Giralang Primary Masterplan
Thanks to the many workshops and feedback from the school community, Giralang’s Primary’s Masterplan has been completed, have a read about the design concept below.
Giralang Primary Masterplan Workshops
Several masterplan workshops with students, staff, and the P&C were conducted with the Giralang School Community. The Masterplan will be completed over the School Winter Break, and ready for further discussion and feedback from the school.
Rain in Waterharvesting Trenches
Canberra has had a torrential amount of rain this year, but thankfully, with waterharvesting trenches,the water can be retained and slowly seep into the soil, filling up the trenches where the roots of nearby trees can reach.
Recognition of volunteer efforts at Hackett Community Swales
The Bragg St Park in Hackett is getting recognition for the volunteer backed efforts to transform a steep dustbowl with a lot of water runoff into a thriving park with 7 interesting and practical water swales to capture and hold water.
Playscape Design for Community Play
Majura Primary School naturescape is an example of the perfect community nature playscape that allows children to freely play and explore their creativity and gross motor skills.
Friendship with Local Businesses
PBDG is located in the business centre at O’Conner, where there are also many local Canberra restaurants and businesses. All of these places have great services and products,…
Hackett Community Park Swales Work
Hacket Community Association received an ACT Government Grant, Nature in the City, to create waterharvesting swales at Bragg St/Brennan St Park. The park has…
Majura Seeding Working Bee with Local Community Group
On the weekend, PBDG met with local community group, Living Streets Association, at Majura Primary to share ideas on nature play and plant grass and flower seeds on the naturescapes.
Community Youth Group Mentoring and Coaching
This year, Paul Barnett has been involved with a local community youth group, Living Streets Association as a mentor and coach for young people.
Maribyrnong Masterplan Workshops with Students, Parents and Staff
PBDG have produced a Masterplan after consultation with Maribyrnong Primary School students, parents and staff in a series of presentations and…
North Ainslie Masterplan Workshops
Paul Barnett Design Group has been working on the North Ainslie Primary School Masterplan since June 2020. A series of community consultation and workshop…
Watson Community Village
Watson Community Association invited Paul Barnett to share his ideas on a sustainable village design for section 76 in Watson. He brought together…
Majura Primary P&C Presentation and Workshop
Paul Barnett presented the Majura Primary Naturescapes Masterplan to the Majura P&C and community this week.