Jacksons Landing from "Pets in the city"

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Progressive pet -friendly developments
are fast becoming a model for others
With more than 2,600 people living on approximately
12 hectares, a new residential community created
by Vivas Lend Lease at Pyrmont Point in Sydney
has become one of Australia’s largest pet-friendly,
waterfront developments. Jacksons Landing utilises
practical, clever and attractive design solutions to cater
to both pet and non-pet owners.
Almost 200 dogs live at the development, which
boasts plenty of open parkland and special doggy-do
bins. Residents have even formed a group called the
‘Pyrmont Pooch Party’ which meets regularly to hold
parties for their pets and owners in one of the estate’s
harbourfront parklands. Some people who have
moved to the Pyrmont Peninsula development found
the lifestyle so appealing that they became the happy
owner of their fi rst dog.
“The great cities of the world have pet-friendly
apartments, and we have followed their example,”
said Hugh Martin, the Executive Director of Vivas
Lend Lease. The pet-friendly approach has been a
great success, and is fast becoming a model for other
residential developments.
The developers have ensured their apartments and
open spaces are pet-friendly by having:
• Large safe balconies
• Good insulation and soundproofi ng
• Floor-to-ceiling windows so pets can also enjoy
the view.
The residential community has been taking shape for
the past 12 years and has regular campaigns devoted
to attracting residents with pets, including lavish Dog’s
Breakfast events. An estimated 1,800 dogs and their
owners attended each of these two free events, which
featured vets, trainers and animal organisations, pet
fashion shows, dog sports, contests plus many stalls
and demonstrations.
“The Dog’s Breakfast events are a practical way of
showing dog owners that our residential community is
a great, pet-friendly place to live with plenty of space
to exercise animals and enjoy the lifestyle,” says Hugh.
“Being pet-friendly certainly adds to the appeal and has
helped convince many people to buy here. We also
believe our pet-friendly policies and features increase
the value of the apartments when it comes time for
vendors to sell.”
Dog’s Breakfast at Jacksons Landing
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