UDIA (Qld) 2016 International Tour of Excellence
 

DRAFT TOUR SCHEDULE

Please note: The itinerary is still being finalised and is subject to change. Where replacement tours are required, they will be of the same quality and consistent with the intent of the study tour. A final itinerary will be sent to delegates once confirmed.

Saturday 7 May 2015
Arrive New York City.  UDIA Queensland welcome dinner.

Sunday 8 May 2016
Day trip to Connecticut - go behind-the-scenes with the lead architect for one of the largest redevelopment projects in the US. This $3.5 billion master-planned Transit Oriented Development (TOD)
Harbor Point in Connecticut, is a mixed-use community with retail, commercial and more than 2,500 residences.

Monday 9 May 2016
Day trip to Long Island to see transport oriented developments and town-centre redevelopment with focus on sustainability and liveability.

Tuesday 10 May 2016
Day trip to Philadelphia visiting a range of award winning seniors living and Greenfield developments.

Named the best 55+ lifestyle community in the nation and you’re getting an exclusive tour with project builder Pohlig and developer the Goldenberg Group - Atheryn is a premier 55+ lifestyle community set in 209-acre Haverford Reserve a Greenfield master planned community. With Australia’s baby boomer centric population…get a different perspective on how to cater to their needs which you can bring back into the workplace in Australia.

Additional projects to be announced

Wednesday 11 May 2016
Today’s all about getting up close and personal with New York’s leading urban agriculture expert and exploring firsthand the social, environmental and economic impacts of rooftop farming. We’ll spend the day at the Brooklyn Navy Yards examining foreshore redevelopment and industrial area revitalisation including a guided tour through a leading rooftop farming and intensive green roofing initiative,
Brooklyn Grange, conducted by CEO, Co-founder and Head Farmer Ben Flanner.

Itching for a Broadway show? Here’s a free night for you to soak up all that New York City has to offer at your leisure.

Thursday 12 May 2016
There’s no better way to get a feel for a city, than strolling through its streets – go on a tailored New York City Walking Tour and see through your own eyes the city’s stand-out projects that demonstrate innovation in both product and architectural merit.

And then hear from the industry leaders making the city of dreams a reality. Find out just what the development industry looks like in one of the world’s largest cities. Join New York Building Congress President Richard T. Anderson for a bite-size, inspiring presentation on the state of the New York market.

Urban Art Projects showcase the most innovative urban art projects in the city; all on foot! Then join them for dinner with leading New York City Architects.

Friday 13 May 2016
End your trip to NYC on a high, literally - rise above the hustle and bustle of Manhattan's city streets and stroll the iconic and hugely successful
High Line.

Arguably one of the most talked about architects of our generation, Zaha Hadid, will be sending her US Director Tiago Correia to give us a tailored introduction and guided tour through 520 West 28th. This tour highlight is sure to enlighten and inspire - Zaha Hadid’s international body of work is largely defined by graceful curves inspired by nature and she brings this sensibility to 520 West 28th, marking a dramatic shift away from the hard angles that dominate standard residential architecture.

Then, see and hear first-hand from the project leaders, Field Operations, how the design, landscaping and use of social space created a destination that transformed the potential for residential development.

 

Additional projects to be announced.

Saturday 14 May 2016
Depart New York City.

 

If there is a particular project that you would like to see while we are in the Big Apple, let us know and we will do our best to lock it in.