armstrong creek urban growth plan volume 1 - City of Greater Geelong

4.5 RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBOURHOODS
This section should be read in conjunction with the Armstrong Creek Urban Growth
Plan Community and Social/ Recreation and Open Space, and Economic Activity
and Employment Technical Reports, February 2006, and the Armstrong Creek
Urban Growth Plan Preliminary Housing Analysis, September 2006.
4.5.1 VISION
The vision states that:
Armstrong Creek will become a highly sought-after location for living,
working and recreation, forming an attractive addition to Geelong.
Armstrong Creek’s separation from the rest of Geelong by the railway line
and Barwon River will enable the development of its own distinct identity.
However, it will be well-connected to the adjoining suburbs of Waurn Ponds,
Grovedale and Marshall, ensuring ready access to existing facilities for early
residents.
Armstrong Creek will offer a wide range of living and lifestyle options to meet
the needs of a full cross section of the community. These will range from
detached houses on family-sized blocks to apartments close to major shops
and services, and include accommodation for the retired, aged, disabled and,
potentially, Deakin University students. Higher-density housing, such as
townhouses, will be clustered in areas close to public transport nodes and
activity centres, maintaining the more traditional character of other
residential areas. Affordable and social housing will be dotted through the
development to integrate it within the community.
ARMSTRONG CREEK URBAN GROWTH PLAN / VOLUME 1 (ADOPTED 13 MAY 2008, AMENDED MAY 2010)
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