FIGURE8 Melbourne, Victoria. Building sustainable communities means we must work at various scales.
Hurstbridge
Key
Road
Railway
Tullamarine
Heidelberg
Warrandyte
Deer Park
Box Hill
Melbourne
PORT PHILLIP BAY
Moorabbin
0
5
10 km
Dandenong
Source: Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
Ways to improve sustainability at the local scale include: • reducing the ecological footprint • protecting the natural environment
• increasing community wellbeing and pride in the local area • changing behaviour patterns by providing better local options • encouraging compact or dense living
• providing easy access to work, play and schools. Ways to improve sustainability at the city scale include:
• building strong central activity areas (one major hub or a number of activity areas) • reducing traffic congestion • protecting natural systems • avoiding suburban sprawl and reducing inefficient land use • distributing infrastructure and transport networks equally and efficiently to provide accessible, cheap transportation options • promoting inclusive planning and design • providing better access to healthy lifestyles (e.g. cycle and walking paths) • improving air quality and waste management • using stormwater more efficiently • increasing access to parks and green spaces
FIGURE9 Activity and green areas in a Melbourne suburb
• reducing car dependency and increasing walkability • promoting green spaces and recreational areas • demonstrating a high mix of uses.
TOPIC12 Geographical concepts and skills 271
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