Masterplanned estates up to 20km from city centres compete on health, funding fitness centres, pocket parks and cycling paths. Intrapac's Max Shifman says buyers favour reputable developers and good design, citing its Quay 2 estate at Torquay, 1.2km from the water, with paths to playgrounds, town and beach.
As I told the Herald Sun: “In land estates, buyers have certainly become more savvy about buying from reputable developers in good locations, and appreciating the benefits that come with quality urban design and healthy living,”
I also said: “Kids at Quay 2 will be up and out of the house all year round, with walking and cycling paths leading from home to the local playgrounds, into town and straight to the beach,”
And I added: “The well-connected location makes growing up healthy easy.”
I went on to say: “With the help of resident volunteers, we run a series of events that provide wellbeing and a sense of connectedness for residents,”
I also made the point: “The club has been a resounding success, with many of the events becoming regular staples on the community calendar.”
Herald Sun, 26 November 2016