Design Features

Public Open Space

Public Open Space

A range of walkable, appealing and public open spaces helps meet recreational, play and social needs.
Community Facilities

Community Facilities

Co-located and integrated facilities, such as schools and recreation facilities, maximise community interaction and efficiency of travel.
Buildings

Buildings

Design buildings and sites that specifically support increased levels of physical activity, whether incidental or deliberate.
Destinations

Destinations

Create compact mixed-use neighbourhoods which include employment, education, public transport and fresh food outlets.
Movement Networks

Movement Networks

Facilitate safe and convenient travel within neighbourhoods through accessible and connected walking, cycling and public transport routes.
Housing Diversity

Housing Diversity

Housing density and diversity can support critical infrastructure, connect neighbourhoods and help people age in place.
Sense of Place

Sense of Place

A sense of community emerges when residents have opportunities to meet and interact in attractive places of interest.
Healthy Food

Healthy Food

Planning for food demands focus on production space, transport infrastructure and availability and access to healthy food outlets.

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Healthy Active by Design

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Blueprint for an Active Australia

Government and community actions to increase population levels of physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour in Australia.

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