vision for social infrastructure A vision workshop was held with internal CoGG staff (Project Working Group) from a range of departments as well as representatives from Regional Development Victoria. The purpose of the Vision Workshop was to establish a vision for social infrastructure in CoGG. The following vision statements have been developed. In 2031, Social Infrastructure in Greater Geelong is... Well designed and inspiring. Future development and are in place to ensure ongoing viability. renewal of social infrastructure will be designed to a high standard, created to be sustainably designed, healthy, Existing facilities/space will be maximised and will welcoming, beautiful facilities that are distinctive of Geelong infrastructure complement new facilities/spaces. Social and unique in character. provides a community benefit and place- based responses will ensure that facilities and services are responsive to Planned to be flexible, versatile and innovative to match community needs. changing needs over time. Social infrastructure in CoGG will be responsive to new and future technology and have the Well located and connected to the community it serves. ability to evolve as needs change overtime. Facilities/spaces Planning social infrastructure to maximise community will be flexible and adaptable spaces and planned/delivered participation means locating close to public transport and in partnerships. walking/cycling networks. Locating social infrastructure in key activity centres for visibility will play an important part in Well managed and provides a focal point to enhance activating spaces within centres. New facilities should be community identity. Social infrastructure in CoGG is inclusive integrated with surrounding land uses such as open space and designed for all ages and abilities. Social infrastructure and recreation, complement existing uses and aim to is seen as central for community activity and places for activate spaces. people to meet and connect. Strong governance structures
vision for social infrastructure A vision workshop was held with internal CoGG staff (Project Working Group) from a range of departments as well as representatives from Regional Development Victoria. The purpose of the Vision Workshop was to establish a vision for social infrastructure in CoGG. The following vision statements have been developed. In 2031, Social Infrastructure in Greater Geelong is... Well designed and inspiring. Future development and renewal of social infrastructure will be designed to a high standard, created to be sustainably designed, healthy, welcoming, beautiful facilities that are distinctive of Geelong and unique in character. Planned to be flexible, versatile and innovative to match changing needs over time. Social infrastructure in CoGG will be responsive to new and future technology and have the ability to evolve as needs change overtime. Facilities/spaces will be flexible and adaptable spaces and planned/delivered in partnerships. Well managed and provides a focal point to enhance community identity. Social infrastructure in CoGG is inclusive and designed for all ages and abilities. Social infrastructure is seen as central for community activity and places for people to meet and connect. Strong governance structures are in place to ensure ongoing viability. Existing facilities/space will be maximised and will complement new facilities/spaces. Social infrastructure provides a community benefit and place- based responses will ensure that facilities and services are responsive to community needs. Well located and connected to the community it serves. Planning social infrastructure to maximise community participation means locating close to public transport and walking/cycling networks. Locating social infrastructure in key activity centres for visibility will play an important part in activating spaces within centres. New facilities should be integrated with surrounding land uses such as open space and recreation, complement existing uses and aim to activate spaces.
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