Jimboomba Central is City of Logan’s best in urban design
A shopping centre in the heart of Jimboomba, which utilises clever and practical design, has scooped a double at the Logan Urban Design Awards (LUDA).
A record number of entries were received for the awards, which recognise the best in urban design that help create innovative and inclusive social environments.
Jimboomba Central was named the 2020 LUDA Overall Winner after also collecting the Architecture Award.
The Cusack Lane structure was described by judges as a ‘clever design’ that was likely to be a reference project for similar future retail projects across the City.
The project was commended for its spatial sophistication, choice of materials and generous landscaping.
In winning the Architecture Award, Jimboomba Central was praised for its appealing streetscapes and internal court space which together created a ‘dynamic centre’.
Councillor Scott Bannan (Division 9) at the award-winning Jimboomba Central shopping centre
The 2020 LUDA awards, delayed from last year because of pandemic restrictions, were presented at a ceremony at Kiwanda Café in Eagleby on Wednesday night.
Other winners were:
- Master Planning Award: Everleigh
- Landscape Architecture and Urban Infrastructure Award: Brookhaven – Discovery Park
- Businesses and Events Award: Beenleigh Town Square Night Markets (Goodwill Projects)
The judging panel included Richard Coulson (Cox Architecture), Nicholas Marshall (The Urban Developer) and Nathalie Ward (Lat27).
Planning Chair, Deputy Mayor Jon Raven, said the high standard of entries was inspiring.
“This year’s winners have set a new benchmark for excellent urban design as we continue to see unprecedented growth in the commercial sector across the city,” Cr Raven said.
“It is great to see Jimboomba Central named as Overall Winner and shows why Council has allocated $5million in funding to continue to develop the Jimboomba City Centre into a popular and vibrant destination.
“The quality of entries across all categories demonstrates that the City not only embraces practical development, we also embrace projects that are visually appealing and suited to our landscapes and environment.”
The Logan Urban Design Awards are sponsored by gold sponsor, EPOCA and silver sponsor, Colin Biggers & Paisley Lawyers.
To see a full list of nominees, winners and commendations, visit Council’s website.
