Evidence for Environment - Future Bayswater

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

WAPC endorsed and approved Activity Centre Plan
Design Guidelines
Design Advisory Commitee
Development Contributions Scheme

Evidence That Supports This Key Focus Area

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For An Active, Livable, Secure And Walkable Neighbourhood, Density is the Key.

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Density creates viability for economic development while increasing the opportunity and convenience for local residents to do more walking.

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https://heartfoundation.org.au/images/uploads/publications/Heart_Foundation__Does_density_matter_FINAL2014.pdf

The Heart Foundation takes a strong position to encourage density and development and their 2014 publication ‘Does Density Matter?’ states:

"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."

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.