Environmental Enhancement
+ Sustainability
Increase the tree canopies and provide opportunities for
better public space amenity so you can enjoy a visit to the Bayswater Town Centre without the need for a car.
Why This Is A Key Focus Area
- Responding to the responsibility to create an alternative to urban sprawl
- Enjoyment of the vibrant village experience
- Create opportunities for more street tree canopy, shade and better public space amenity
- A vibrant town centre supports increased pedestrian activity and alternatives to car use
- Increased density = more green spaces and less sprawl in the suburbs
Tools We Need to Support
This Key Focus Area
- Integrated Planning from all Government Departments
- Design Guidelines
- Design Advisory Commitee
- Development Contributions Scheme
The Evidence
For An Active, Livable, Secure And Walkable Neighbourhood, Density is the Key.
Density creates viability for economic development while increasing the opportunity and convenience for local residents to do more walking.
"It is density that can underpin the creation of walkable neighbourhoods
Density is important because a minimum threshold of population density ensures local shops and services are more viable situated closer to where people live, and increase the opportunists and convenience of local residents to do more walking."
Heart Foundation: Does Density Matter and other articles (Click the link)
The built environment is a fundamental element to support active living and increase the ‘walkability’ of a neighbourhood. A more walkable environment, not only improves the physical and mental health of residents, it has important triple bottom line impacts.
With more people walking on the street there is also a reduction in crime, increased social capital and community cohesion. The environmental benefits are also evident with fewer cars on the road, less traffic, less pollution and less noise.
Read more about creating a environment that reduces crime, increases social capital and community cohesion. The environmental benefits are also evident with fewer cars on the road, less traffic, less pollution and less noise.
Future Bayswater: Future Vision
What is wanted? A livable, vibrant and connected Town Centre.
Why? To become a "go-to" destination rather than a place to "go through" in desperation.
How to do this? By supporting a comprehensive Future Vision via an Activity Centre Plan.
Why Bayswater? It's a strategic inner urban hub that hasn't realised its full potential ... yet.
The 5 key other key areas of focus + action
Community Engagement & Consultation
Transport
Connectivity
Vibrancy Through Economic Development
Quality Design & Sense of Place
Diversity of Housing
Where will your children live?
Your demand for quality is important for the Future Bayswater that is being created.
There has been little change in 50 years but change is coming. How should it be managed?
This site and associated events will help inform our community on the elements of quality town centre planning, the benefits it can deliver and how we can advocate for optimal outcomes that meet the diverse needs and aspirations of current and future residents.
The Key Solution To A Future Bayswater That Is Livable, Vibrant And Connected Is A Robust, Rigorous Planning Supported By A Quality Future Vision
