SITE AND VISION

RESPONDING TO A TROPICAL CLIMATE
Challenges presented by the locality 's climate include high humidity, a fairly constant temperature range throughout the year and the potential for cyclonic winds. Two predominant seasons include a wet season and a dry season. The wet season is characterised by high intensity monsoonal storm patterns. Prevailing breezes include south-east and north-west directional winds.

Climate responsive initiatives being incorporated into the Concept Master Plan include:

• Road patterns and building orientations that respond to prevailing breezes in order to promote natural ventilation.
• Provision for extensive open space allowing breeze corridors and passive ventilation throughout the development.
• Efficient stormwater management strategies conserving natural drainage systems.
• Supporting inter-allotment drainage solutions - preventing overland flow through allotments.
• Provision of shade trees and structures within parks and along pedestrian and cycle corridors.
• Architectural and private landscaping responses appropriate to the climatic conditions of the tropics.