OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD MANIFESTO
“Solhaven aspires to enhance social interactions and wellbeing while minimising environmental impact, fostering a community that values connection, healthy
living, and harmony with nature in the Northern Rivers region.”
Christopher Tyas
Founder and Creative Director of CADRE
Empathy
At Solhaven, we aim to create a neighbourhood that fosters strong social bonds, encourages cooperation, and enhances emotional wellbeing. This destination precinct has been designed to deeply consider the feelings and experiences of the people who will live in and enjoy the new neighbourhood. Applying user-centred design principles, this micro-village prioritises the needs of the Northern Rivers, in terms of comfort, accessibility, environmental impact and emotional well-being, to realise a place shaped by empathetic design gestures.
Sustainability
Driven by a desire to build a future-ready micro-precinct, we take pride in the design initiatives implemented across the neighbourhood to reduce our environmental impact. We have developed energy-efficient buildings across the precinct, applied passive house principles and implemented flood-resilient features in every home. We have invested in sustainable energy systems like solar power, fossil-fuel-free appliances, and water-saving technologies, reducing reliance on non-renewable energy resources. An environmentally friendlier future starts here.
Creativity
We envisage a collaborative community of creators who synergistically share ideas and cross-pollinate industry know-how. Flexibility and function are at the forefront of design decisions implemented throughout Solhaven. Spatially and functionally agile residences allow residents to create a work/life balance best suited to their needs. Dedicated workspaces are designed to inspire. Creative suites suit various creators and entrepreneurs who are conscious of the environment and design and retail and hospitality offerings align with the pillars of creativity and wellness.
Wellness
Solhaven is a wellness-centred community designed to foster physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being through diverse offerings like yoga, meditation, and fitness in a dedicated wellness hub. The integration of EV bike facilities promotes active commuting, while lush greenery enhances tranquillity and stress reduction. Sustainability practices re-assure eco-conscious residents, and a focus on healthy, locally sourced food prioritises nutrition. It encourages social interactions, contributing to a holistic lifestyle that balances individual health with community connection.
Community
Solhaven has been designed as a connected, supportive neighbourhood where meaningful social bonds are cultivated and fostered. Sustainability initiatives help the community feel united in a common goal of environmental stewardship, while creativity encourages collaboration and innovation. Finally, the focus on wellness promotes social wellbeing, ensuring a community that is not just physically healthy but emotionally connected. Community is the connective thread, creating a vibrant, resilient, supportive environment
where residents work, thrive, and grow together.
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