Summary of Main Concept Components

OVERVIEW

The elimination of physical shops, due to the “virtual shopping” revolution, now means retail precincts within Paddington no longer exist. To counter-impact pre-existing congestion, suburban infill and climate change problems, Paddington is now a sustainable walkable community that practices community engagement and sustainable practices. A new Zero-Carbon CBD now exists within the Paddington Precinct; an initiative by Paddington City Council to aid the Brisbane City Council in decentralise the original Brisbane CBD.  Vehicular access is also now denied to the precinct with the exception of; La Trobe, Gibbon and Enoggera Terrace for thoroughfare purposes. Existing suburban roads are now public spaces of engagement and community interaction as well as being the foundation of the sustainable ‘Paddington transit link’ and energy generation grid.

NOTES FROM JOURNAL OF GROUP MEMBER ANDREW KNAPPSTEIN

THE POWER GENERATING GRID

The Power Generating Grid; advanced technological infrastructure under laid in the foundation of the precinct allowing differences in temperature and pressure to be converted into energy. All activities on the grid help to power the precinct. Outdoor activities requiring physical exertion are encouraged. Residents of the precinct are producers of the energy resulting in zero energy bills and the elimination of 3^rd party energy companies. The grid is unplugged from the main electrical grid leaving the precinct running on renewable energy 24hrs a day, 7 days a week, unaffected by possible power outages.

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THE PADDINGTON LINK

The Paddington Link, a Personal Rapid Transit system in the car-free zone of the precinct. An automated pod rail powered off the Power Generating Grid is destination based, not station based aiding in reduction in travel time and congestion. The Paddington Link is a 24hr transit service with zero carbon emissions and runs on neighbourhood pathways, once suburban roads.

IMAGE BY GROUP MEMBER ANDREW KNAPPSTEIN

VIRTUAL SHOPPING; 2 EXAMPLES OF

Virtual items of clothing can be sampled on the body with the consumers existing wardrobe. Items contour to the shape of the wearer’s body, adjusting accordingly, recommending the appropriate size.

Virtual household items are projected into the living space giving a physical, real time, visual representation of the items in real space. Technology allows multiple items can be sampled and purchased simultaneously, from varying online stores.

IMAGE BY YOURS TRULY

SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

• Walkable communities promote pedestrian engagement
• Power Generating Grid encourages outside activities, laying the foundation for communal bonding
• Densification of residential areas whilst maintaining equal living and green spaces allows for suburban privacy and comfort in a high-density context
• Transportation hubs located within 400m walking distance in the precinct promotes fitness and health by encouraging walking and cycling.