1. Walking and cycling routes Local facilities Streets Open space Public transport Supporting infrastructure Creating ‘commons’ Local planning

2. Plan for Walking & Cycling Walking is free and has great health benefits - especially walking to school and local services Walkways may be shared: walking, cycling, prams, scooters, wheelchairs Walking routes should be safe – road crossings, pavement surface Cycling facilities important to encourage use – lockers, showers, maps

3. Provide accessible & integrated network Connectivity within and between neighbourhoods Design details important –width, surface etc Create direct and leisurely paths Walking and cycling routes

4. Mixed use development Walkable communities - usually 400m to 800m radius to facilities Reduce car dependency Encourage social interaction via neighbourhood clusters, community hubs Encourage ‘sense of place’ – quality in design Local facilities

5. Streets Encourage attractive frontages Increase people on the streets “Calm” the traffic Safe and easy access and crossings Cycle lanes

6. Provide pleasant spaces for active, organised and passive recreation for a range of residents and visitors Locate within 500m walking distance from dwellings Provide facilities e.g. drinking fountains, toilets, seats within parks Promote safety, natural surveillance & amenity Provide natural shade or structured shelter Connect parks and open spaces Open space

7. Public Transport Connect people with places Encourage less car use Make public transport an easy option Create safe, visible stops with signs Integrate with walking and cycling routes

8. Signs and Lighting Clear, concise and durable signage Position lighting in a manner that allows walking and pedestrian access at night Light up areas used at night time & places of congregation Avoid low level or in- ground lighting

9. Seating Seats at frequent intervals for people to rest – in clusters to encourage social interaction Provide seats at places with good views/vistas Provide seating with protection from sun and extreme weather

10. Involve communities in planning Promote neighbourliness Create opportunities for social interaction Design spaces for community events Create a sense of place Safety Creating ‘commons’

12. Challenges Understanding issues Better integration More research Better dissemination of information Retrofitting existing areas

13. Summary- Healthy urban environments Choice of housing and mixed uses Places to meet and mix Conviviality - attractive local environment, sense of place, art Streets for people as well as vehicles Choice of transport that works And integrated planning

14. Further Information Healthy Spaces and Places Discussion Draft is available from PIA website www.planning.org.au