KARRINYUP / GWELUP Local Area Plan - City of Stirling

4. Diversity of land use/density
While there is a desire to retain the overall built form character of
the area, this priority is balanced by the recognition of the need to
provide a wider range of housing opportunities to enable more
people to live closer to areas of high amenity. Greater diversity of
land use and density within the Local Area has received strong
support from the community through the community forums.
Support was not as strong, but still significant through community
surveys, with 34% of respondents maintaining that there was ‘not
enough’ or ‘not enough range’ of housing types and densities
within the Local Area. Priorities for increasing the diversity of land
use and densities closely relates to the need for more retirement,
smaller and affordable dwellings.
There was particular support for increasing the development
potential and mix of uses around the Karrinyup Regional Centre,
with changes to zoning enabling a diversity of amenities and
facilities to be developed in addition to providing increased
retirement housing and affordable housing for younger people
wishing to live in the area. This would work towards the shared
goal of an inclusive and connected community and sustainability
within the Local Area.
5. Sense of community
The desire for a stronger sense of community bodes very well for
the future of the Local Area, as community members wish for
better connections and networks within the area. Shared spaces
and community activities provide a social platform for community
spirit to be developed and enhanced through engagement.
Strengthening of the community could be supported in many ways.
Given the priorities already stated, a strong framework could be
provided to support community activities through development of a
community hub/centres, increasing evening and entertainment
opportunities and diversifying land use and density. This would
provide for different sectors of the community to co-exist within the
Local Area, enhancing the natural areas within the precinct for
people to enjoy and care for. This would be in addition to the
opportunities for building community connectedness provided by
utilising the public spaces to a greater extent.
There has been strong support to encourage family-friendly and
focused community activities such as bushwalks, fun-runs, sport
and recreation, farmers’ markets and increased use of the
community centres for events and activities. The increased sense
of community generated by such activities would inevitably
improve the overall safety and community connectivity of the area.
6. Sustainable Transportation
‘Sustainable transport’ refers to modes of transportation that are
relatively environmentally friendly, affordable, and healthy. These
typically include pedestrian, cyclist and public forms of transport.
Cars, with their greenhouse gas emissions, expenses and isolation
from other road users, are generally considered unsustainable
modes of transport. This is particularly relevant in a scenario of
Peak Oil which involves the decline of global oil supplies and the
rapid increase in fuel prices; which is increasingly anticipated.
Improvements to transport, including public transport and
pedestrian and cycle path networks, is of high importance to the
Karrinyup-Gwelup community. The increased connectivity provided
by improved transport options would also work to enhance the
sense of community within the area with more casual interactions
taking place in addition to contributing towards the sustainability of
the Local Area.
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KARRINYUP-GWELUP LOCAL AREA PLAN
February 2010