City Plan 2009 - 2013 - City of Greater Geelong

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Strategic Directions and Annual Action Plan Sustainable Built and Natural Environment Objective: The City of Greater Geelong leads the community in sustainable planning and environmental action. The impact of climate change is far reaching. It is no longer just a phenomenon that is occurring in other parts of the world but in fact happening in our own backyard. As a growing region we recognise the sustainability of our built and natural environment is fundamental to being the best place to live. We will ensure that all decisions we make, big or small, take the sustainability of our environment into account. We will do this by minimising our impacts, setting standards and being efficient in our use of resources. In this way we will reduce our own environmental footprint. Over the next four years we will work with the community in aiming to deliver the following priority outcomes: > Increase the use of public and active transport across the municipality. > Reduce our organisation’s environmental footprint. > Develop and implement sustainability standards for all built form. > Prepare and implement a strategy for adapting to climate change. > Enhance our natural areas and increase the level of protection for precious habitats and areas of biodiversity. 36 City Plan 2009-2013 | City of Greater Geelong Key strategies and master plans that will assist in delivering this strategic direction: > Public Transport Strategy > Environment Management Strategy > Greenhouse Reduction Strategy and Local Action Plan > Municipal Strategic Statement > Housing Diversity Strategy > Township Structure Plans > Armstrong Creek Urban Growth Plan > Sustainable Water Futures Policy > Rural Land Use Strategy > Barwon Region Waste Management Plan > Storm Water Quality Management Plan (including Healthy Waterways) > Greater Geelong Cycling Strategy > Geelong Wetlands Strategy > Domestic Waste Water Strategy > Eastern Park and Geelong Botanic Gardens Strategic Plan > Clifton Springs Coastal Management Plan > Limeburners Bay Management Plan > Geelong Saleyards Conservation Management Plan > Barwon River Land Use and Open Space Corridor Plan > Various Drainage and Flood Management strategies and plans > Street Tree Policy The importance of collaboration The aspirations we hold for our community cannot be achieved by Council alone. It will require collaboration from a number of stakeholders, including all levels of government through to local community groups. Achieving these outcomes will be a challenge, so it is important that over the next four years we focus on building relationships and working closely with stakeholders to ensure the best result for our community. Key stakeholders we have recognised for this strategic direction include: > The community > Transport Companies > Suppliers > Developers > Federal and State Government Departments > Industry groups > Interest groups > G21 – Geelong Region Alliance Challenges we face Every day we are faced with challenges, both global and regional. These challenges impact on our decision making in the immediate and long term. It is important we remain flexible so we can respond to the changing needs of our community as well as making the most of the opportunities that arise. Some of the challenges facing us in the pursuit of a sustainable built and natural environment include: > There may be a perception that addressing environmental issues is less important in light of the global financial crisis which may result in a push for cheaper developments and decreasing building and environmental standards. > Being prepared to respond to government funding programs that benefit our environment. > Major industries lobbying to get the most out of existing infrastructure rather than seeking to become greener. > Climate change impacts. Back to table of contents
Strategic Directions and Annual Action Plan Geelong is linked to Melbourne and Victoria’s western precincts by rail and road. Outcome: Increased use of public and active transport by the community Options for accessible transport are key to sustainability and wellbeing, and are a top priority for our community. We will encourage a variety of transport modes, urban designs and active transport support programs that reduce our car dependence. We will give priority to these options in planning and development. How we will measure our progress in achieving this outcome: Measure Modes of transport used in getting to work / school Geelong Train Station usage - 5,000 persons per day by 2025 Regular participation in walking activity (general) Regular participation in cycling activity (excludes triathlon / competition) Target > Increase > Increase > Increase > Increase Increase use of public and active transport 2009-2010 actions 2009-2010 Gross Expenditure $ Western Wedge walkability infrastructure - Cunningham Street - improved pedestrian amenity linking Waterfront 150,000 and central retail precincts Central Geelong Park and Ride shuttle service 125,000 Travel Smart -Stage Two 120,000 Building Bellarine Connections - Bellarine Peninsula community transport project 112,480 Bicycle infrastructure program 90,000 Western Wedge walkability infrastructure - pedestrian signage scheme 70,000 Summer Circuit Bus service 58,875 Leopold Footpath linkages - Stage 2 50,000 30 year Road Transport Strategy development 40,000 North Bellarine (Drysdale) strategic footpaths project 25,000 Walkability project Corio / Norlane (walking / riding tracks) 20,000 Peninsula Park and Ride service (Ocean Grove / Barwon Heads) 10,000 Back to table of contents City Plan 2009-2013 | City of Greater Geelong 37
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