Local Planning Policy Framework - Moreland City Council

Central Coburg 2020 Background Report [ PHASE 1: Research and Analysis ]
integrated and interdisciplinary nature of the planning process and add value to the
other specific areas of research.
Values of the Coburg Community
This provides a summary of the things people most value about their local area.
Qualities of the Neighbourhood
Neighbourhood scale – ‘walkable’
neighbourhoods
Quiet residential areas.
Green environments and private gardens.
Quality and accessibility of open space
Friendly neighbours and streets
Pride in the visual appearance of the local area
– quality public spaces
‘Sustainable’ forms of development
Housing diversity to cater for different needs
Moving Around the Area
Access to public transport
Pedestrian access to local facilities and services
Safe, pedestrian friendly environments.
Public access and amenity for people with
mobility impairment
Easy access to parking
Bicycle paths and cycling connections
Concerns of the Coburg Community
People, Activities and Services
The demographic and cultural diversity of
Coburg
Access to a range of local services and
community supports
Access to primary, secondary and community
education opportunities.
Opportunities for social interaction at the local
level.
Diversity of local recreation opportunities
Public celebration of community pride/identity
Community support for vulnerable groups/groups
with special needs
The Local Economy
Access to local retail
Cultural influence on the nature of local retail
Cheap shopping
Attracting new economic activity – a viable local
economy
This provides a summary of the things most important issues or concerns that people
would like to see addressed through the planning process
Qualities of the Neighbourhood
Impact, quality and increasing density of new
development
Poor image of Coburg as ‘dirty’ and run-down’
Poor visual amenity of some neighbourhoods
Victoria Mall not seen as a ‘user friendly’ public
environment
People Activities and Services
Lack of activities and resources for
children/young people
Opportunities and support for people to ‘age in
place’
Gentrification and loss of social/cultural diversity
Allocation of adequate resources to deal with
social disadvantage/specific needs
Potential loss of key services/facilities eg.
Secondary school
Moving Around the Area
Impact of heavy traffic
Limited integration and public transport
Safety concerns in relation to Coburg station
Lack of community transport opportunities
Unsafe pedestrian environments/pedestrian
congestion in Sydney Rd
Public safety, particularly in association with
drug abuse
Linkages, integration of Pentridge development
Poor organization of car parking in retail centre
Lack of adherence to speed limits in residential
streets
The Local Economy
Lack of local retail quality and diversity
Lack of major department store/retailer
Potential negative image on smaller traders of
any large retail development
Establishing a positive ‘business’ image for
Coburg
Attracting greater diversity of economic activity
(eg. Offices, tourism)
More support for small business development
Employment opportunities for young people
These values and concerns can be linked to the key areas of research for the plan
and should inform the identification of priorities within a more broadly informed
strategic approach.
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