As cities densify, the need for restorative green space has never been greater.
At The Newlands in St Leonards— our master planned community on Sydney’s Lower North Shore—a bold landscaping vision is taking shape: a 5,700sqm green spine that redefines the role of nature in residential design.
This central green corridor will cover almost half the total site and offer residents more than just scenery—it will be an immersive landscape experience, rich in cultural storytelling and ecological integrity.
“The green spine will invite residents to experience Country,” explained Michael Barnett, Arcadia Director.
“It will be a thread of native planting, water features, and garden rooms that honour Cammeraygal heritage and the sandstone gully landscapes that define the area.”
The Newlands is bordered by Newlands Park and will feature five low to medium-rise buildings nestled within greenery.
Sydney Ma, Eterno’s Managing Director, says the project is designed for people craving a ‘tree change’—without leaving the city.
“We wanted to create a place that feels like an urban oasis. The green spine is where nature, lifestyle, and heritage will intersect.” Residents will enjoy walkways shaded by mature trees, sensory gardens, cascading water walls, communal BBQ spaces, and native forest-style boardwalks—connected by a landscape that adapts to the sites natural topography.
“The green spine is all about connection,” added Michael. “It will bring people together. It’s for walking through nature on your way home or meeting neighbours for a barbecue. It will turn shared space into shared experience.”
As sustainability, wellbeing, and cultural identity rise in importance, The Newlands offers a blueprint for future-focused urban living—where green design is not an afterthought, but the heart of the community.
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