Safe, healthy and active Council Priority - Activating Open Space Open space is extremely important to Maroondah residents as highlighted in the Maroondah 2040 consultation results. facilitation of partnership programs to drive participation, activation of public spaces and increase physical activity levels Forty three per cent of survey feedback relating to physical of Maroondah residents. activity was related to the acquisition, maintenance and development of parks and open space. Its importance to The Creating Places for People, Urban design Protocol for Maroondah residents may be a key factor in promoting active Australian Cities identifies 12 principles for quality urban living, providing opportunities for people to be more active places in Australia. Under the pillar of Liveability there are and to adopt healthier behaviours. four principles: The creation of vibrant, active public open spaces also Comfortable - Comfortable & Welcoming contributes to strengthening community connections and Vibrant - Vibrant, with people around safety perceptions and has a positive influence on the independent mobility of younger and older Maroondah Safe - Feels Safe residents. Walkable - Enjoyable & easy to walk and bicycle around Maroondah City Council should consider the principles of the These principles are validated by the results of the internal Urban design Protocol for Australian Cities42 to guide the and external consultation in relation to what the community development of open space environments that encourage believed were elements required to drive participation in physical activity, together with the provision of supportive Maroondah’s outdoor spaces. infrastructure, eg lighting, toilets, paths and; the Australian Government (2011) The Creating Places for People, Urban Design Protocol for Australian Cities South Australian Active Living Coalition. (2010) Creating active communities. How can open and public spaces in urban and suburban environments support active living? A literature review.
Safe, healthy and active Council Priority - Activating Open Space Open space is extremely important to Maroondah residents as highlighted in the Maroondah 2040 consultation results. Forty three per cent of survey feedback relating to physical activity was related to the acquisition, maintenance and development of parks and open space. Its importance to Maroondah residents may be a key factor in promoting active living, providing opportunities for people to be more active and to adopt healthier behaviours. The creation of vibrant, active public open spaces also contributes to strengthening community connections and safety perceptions and has a positive influence on the independent mobility of younger and older Maroondah residents. Maroondah City Council should consider the principles of the Urban design Protocol for Australian Cities42 to guide the development of open space environments that encourage physical activity, together with the provision of supportive infrastructure, eg lighting, toilets, paths and; the facilitation of partnership programs to drive participation, activation of public spaces and increase physical activity levels of Maroondah residents. The Creating Places for People, Urban design Protocol for Australian Cities identifies 12 principles for quality urban places in Australia. Under the pillar of Liveability there are four principles: Comfortable - Comfortable & Welcoming Vibrant - Vibrant, with people around Safe - Feels Safe Walkable - Enjoyable & easy to walk and bicycle around These principles are validated by the results of the internal and external consultation in relation to what the community believed were elements required to drive participation in Maroondah’s outdoor spaces. Australian Government (2011) The Creating Places for People, Urban Design Protocol for Australian Cities South Australian Active Living Coalition. (2010) Creating active communities. How can open and public spaces in urban and suburban environments support active living? A literature review.
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