Local Planning Policy Framework - Moreland City Council

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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 <strong>Local</strong> 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 <strong>Local</strong> 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. 32
PHASE 2A: Setting the Objectives
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