Local Connectivity
The development is located within proximity to
public amenities, which reduces the need for
errands to be carried out by car. The increased
variety of facilities available will encourage more
staff and occupants to walk to adjacent community
amenities and reduce the overall number of
automobile trips taken by building users. The
project exceeded the requirements by 100%,
as 8 amenities from the specified list are located
within 400m of a public entrance to the building.
Additionally, the development is one of the first
to not sever engagement with the public realm
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by not having a fence and allow good passive
surveillance and public access, which demonstrates
leadership in our South African context.
The project is located in a precinct that is
considering targeting a Green Star Precinct
certification. This tool evaluates large scale
development projects at a precinct/ neighbourhood
scale. Unlike the other Green Star tools, the
emphasis is on the site wide issues rather
than building specific issues. The tool rates the
planning, design and construction of a precinct only
and it does not rate specific buildings or assess
its operation.
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