Doubleview - Innaloo -Scarborough Local Area Plan - City of Stirling

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community development According to the 2006 Census, the Local Area is made up of 75% family households and 20% single person households. Furthermore, these figures show that single houses account for roughly half of the housing types, with the other half made up of duplex, apartment, flat and group housing developments. the amount of community facilities was ‘about right’. Over half of respondents felt that there were not enough cultural experiences, but it is difficult to determine whether this is a high priority factor in this Local Area. The other main issue which arose was the perceived lack of meeting places. This Local Area Plan aims to examine how they can improve and utilise meeting places throughout the area. issues & opportunities This Local Area has much less variety of cultural backgrounds than others within City of Stirling, with only 24% born overseas and 10% speaking a second language at home. Neighbourhood facilities, organisations and programs play a significant role in building community relationships, developing pride of place and meeting community needs. There are numerous community programs that serve the area, some of which are run by the City, and others which are run by other government and notfor-profit organisations. The City of Stirling has a number of programs, initiatives and projects which aim to address these issues relating to cultural awareness, housing assistance, family services, community development and child care etc. The majority of these programs are initiated by the Community Services Business Unit. The Local Area is home to several community facilities which can be used for a variety of purposes and by different groups. Some of the more notable are the Scarborough Community Centre, Maureen Grierson Community Centre, Joe Camilleri Day Centre, Innaloo Community Centre as well as the many sporting facilities and halls located on the reserves within Doubleview, Innaloo and Scarborough. OVERVIEW – SUMMARY OF COMMUNITY CONSULTATION The main themes and priorities which emerged from consultation was the desire to see the City encourage planned activities around community hubs, improve facilities and community events. These priorities seem to focus on developing and encouraging community participation. The surveys asked residents what they felt about the amount and range of community facilities, groups, meeting places, sports and recreation opportunities and cultural experiences. Other than Cultural experiences, the majority of respondents felt that The amenity and facilities provided by Public Open Space also aids community participation and interaction. According to the community surveys, over 75% of people use local community facilities provided. Of these people, around 55% play sport or exercise within the Local Area, depicting the relatively high local participation of community activities both passive and active recreation. Another interesting outcome of the surveys revealed that the majority of respondents felt they were either ‘somewhat aware’ or ‘not at all’ aware of the community services/support groups that exists in the community. It is difficult however to attract and capture exactly what are resident’s interests, preferences and availabilities from the survey alone, with the workshops providing such qualitative information. Several priorities were identified in the workshops relating to community aspirations. Suggestions such as seniors groups, family parks, community gardens, community event, a coastal public swimming pool, beach facilities, street fairs etc. These suggestions mainly fall under the City’s Community Development and Parks and Recreation Business Units. Community Events and Programs One of the keys to a connected community is social events and programs. The City undertakes many programs targeted to families, youth, seniors, schools, community organisations, sporting clubs and many other interest areas. One of the major issues that local residents have is that they are unaware of all these programs, events and activities they are able to join. Community workshops found that people are interested to participate in community events, groups and sports but are often unable to find information regarding these activities. It was also noted that these events and activities should be targeted to different demographic groups such as families, seniors, youth and special interest groups. Events and festivals are good tools to introduce people to City of Stirling doubleview -innaloo - scarborough local area plan January 2012 14
community development Community Top Priorities 1. To create and improve existing community events and programs within the Local Area to encourage participation and interaction. 2. To improve and promote existing community and recreational facilities. 3. To improve safety and crime prevention within the Local Area. available resources and facilities such as public open space, community centres, schools and community groups. These events offer a way to unite community members and create a forum to share some of the many unique elements of individual residents. The use of these facilities and contribution by groups introduces people to such programs, events and organisations. Facility Improvements A major element which was identified by the community consultation was the use of Public Open Space and community participation. The City owns and manages numerous community facilities throughout the local area, such as sporting clubs, community centres, theatres, autumn clubs, and facilities within parks and reserves. These facilities aim to serve residents with a variety of interests and needs. In order to develop the quality and type of improvements required for community facilities, it is vital that the City and Community Organisations work together to develop proposals to rejuvenate these facilities. In regards to Sporting Clubs, upgrades to clubrooms and ovals could be recommended, upgraded floodlighting, toilets and change rooms. Parks could have improved toilet, seating and drinking water facilities. Another strategy which could assist in improving public facilities would be to increase participation and users of these facilities and organisations. Once again the City would need to work in conjunction with these clubs to market and inform local residents of all the community groups and facilities within their local area. As mentioned in the Natural Environment Focus Area, residents also expressed a desire to see Public Open Space be increasingly multi-use. On this basis facilities would need to be adapted to suit the different uses of the parks and community centres. Swimming Pool A community issue which has been attracting a profile by local residents in Doubleview and Scarborough relates to the construction of a Coastal Area swimming pool. City of Stirling doubleview -innaloo - scarborough local area plan January 2012 15
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