The collective of design experts led the integrated transport solution that will make travel faster and easier – connecting more people to employment, education, community and opportunity. The proposed design also employs the thinking of First Nations People and leading sustainability innovations.

In consultation with Wurundjeri (Woi-Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation), three core pillars – Connection to Country, Caring for Country, and Connecting People – guided the project and team approach. Through applying these core pillars at every stage of the project, the team sought to create an enduring legacy.

We were honoured to be part of the Architecture Joint Venture designing the urban development and landscaping of the North East Link Project. We’ve taken an indigenous-led design approach - consistent with the principles of the International Indigenous Design Charter.  We would like to acknowledge the Woiwurrung and Wurundjeri peoples of the Kulin Nations as the traditional custodians of the unceded sovereign lands we work on, and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging. We also acknowledge other Indigenous voices, businesses and stakeholders who will be associated with this transformative project.