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Trevor Shilton
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- 2. Healthy Active byDesign
- 3. Collaborative Project Coordinated by: NationalHeart Foundation In collaboration with: Department of Planning Department of Transport Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Health Planning Institute of Australia Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority Landcorp Commissioned partners: HASSELL CBEH Aurecon Bouncing Orange
- 4. A Cross-Sector Issue -with numerous co-benefits Co-benefits of investing in healthy built environments • Public health benefits – Reduced heart disease – Reduced type 2 diabetes – Reduced obesity – Improvements in other risk factors • Reduced traffic congestion • Reduced air pollution • Climate change, sustainability and reduced fossil fuel dependence • Safer streets and more convivial neighborhoods • Vibrant communities • Fitness for work, productivity (Giles Corti B., Foster S., Shilton TR & Falconer R. The co-benefits of investing in active transportation. NSW Public Health Bulletin. July 2010)
- 5. Background • Physical ActivityTaskforce – Built Environment Advisory Committee • Heart Foundation National investment - Healthy Spaces and Places - Healthy by Design - Research, position statements The need for a local response to the issues connecting physical activity, planning and health
- 6. Why a WAHealthy Active by Design?
- 7. Why a WAHealthy Active by Design? • Growing population: - By 2031 Perth’s population is expected to reach 2.2 million, adding more than half a million new residents to the city • – with associated issues: traffic congestion, lack of access to open space, safety and productivity • In addition – High levels of inactivity - 40 % adults, half of children, 90% adolescent girls. – High rates of overweight and obesity (half of women, two thirds of men, a quarter of children) – Rising chronic diseases – Mounting evidence of the connect between built environments and health outcomes
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- 9. Why a WAGuide? • An expressed need for: • Strong local policy synergies: – State Planning Strategy, Directions 2031, Liveable Neighborhoods, State Parkland Strategy, Activity Centres, Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention • Strong WA case studies • Local issues and interest – e.g. public open space, retrofitting, rural and regional towns (insufficient focus in national guides) • A web based format that was flexible and easily updated
- 10. Evidence Health and builtenvironment
- 11. Many of thesolutions to the ‘modern epidemics’ are also planning solutions – Movement Networks conducive to walking and cycling and public transport – Public open spaces for sport, recreation and nature – Healthy active design of buildings, workplaces and schools – Vibrant public places that foster social interaction – Access to healthy foods close to home – Walkable and cycle-able destinations close to home – Diversity of housing
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- 13. ImagesImages Source: Heart FoundationSource:Heart Foundation
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- 15. Consultation • Metro Workshops •Regional Workshops • Online surveys • Conferences • Master Class • End-user web testing • Local Government testing • All with the primary end user in mind
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- 23. Web based interface •Web based interface • Comprehensive • User tested • Readily updated • Flexible • Adaptable Bouncing Orange
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- 25. Mixed-use The creation ofcompact mixed- use neighbourhoods with a diverse mix of employment, education, retail, fresh and healthy food outlets and recreation land uses and destinations integrated with public transport and within close proximity of a variety of residential dwelling types allows residents to undertake and fulfil a variety of daily activities and needs (i.e., live, work, play) in their neighbourhood and encourages active and sustainable modes of transport.
- 26. Town Centres /Main Street Provide for the diverse daily needs of a community through the provision of walkable neighbourhood and town centres that act as community focal points or hubs with a concentration of co-located destinations and mixed land uses that attract people for a multitude of activities and fulfil a variety of daily activities and needs. . These should be surrounded by a network of connected streets, paths and cycle ways, integrated with public transport and within close proximity of a variety of residential dwelling types.
- 27. Public Open Space Providea well distributed network of walkable attractive and public open spaces and natural areas within the neighbourhood Provides for a variety of recreational, sporting, play and social needs of the community.
- 28. Housing Diversity Provide arange of residential lot sizes and choice of housing products and tenures to facilitate housing diversity and choice to meet the different housing needs of the community. This includes increased residential densities in close proximity to support mixed- use centres, local employment, community facilities and public transport.
- 29. Sense of Place Walkableenvironments are required to enhance sense of community and social capital by encouraging and facilitating social ties or community connections through opportunities for residents to meet, interact and engage in their neighbourhood. Increases the sense of community or social capital through the facilitation of interaction between residents.
- 30. Shared Facilities Develop integratedcommunity facilities and shared use of sport and recreation facilities and spaces to enhance opportunities for sports participant, physical activity and enhancement of wellbeing and community interaction and cohesion.
- 31. Schools Provide schools within walkableproximity (around 800m) to homes and ensure that the routes to school are connected and facilitate children’s active transport to school through the provision of footpaths and cycling infrastructure and served by public transport. Provide sport and play opportunities for children and open spaces that are capable of accommodating a range of school and community needs, as well as safe walking and cycling access.
- 32. Buildings Develop buildings andsite designs that specifically supports increased levels of physical activity through the provision of spaces and facilities that promote incidental physical activity. Design to encourage stair use, active transport (end of trip facilities), less sitting, convenient access to public transport options.
- 33. Buildings Develop buildings andsite designs that specifically supports increased levels of physical activity through the provision of spaces and facilities that promote incidental physical activity. Design to encourage stair use, active transport (end of trip facilities), less sitting, convenient access to public transport options.
- 34. HABD Tool Selected DesignFeatures ** The Food environment is integrated throughout design features • Integration with main streets, mixed use, building and school design as well as co-location. – Number, type, location and accessibility of food outlets – Availability of healthy/unhealthy foods
- 35. Multiple web entrypoints
- 36. Multiple Web entrypoints • Building on each of the nine design elements: • Evidence summary • Policy links and priorities • Best practice WA case studies • Examples (international and national) • Checklists • Program/resource links
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- 38. Case Studies • Introduction •Location • Description of project • Project team • Project cost • Values • Health value • Economic value • Environmental value • Social value • Use value
- 39. Busselton Jetty The artificialshade areas and open greenspace help to reduce pressure on the beach environment. At 8 metres below the surface of the ocean, the Underwater Observatory provides an environment for over 300 marine species via a 1.3ha shaded reef. Scuba divers come from near and far to enjoy this unique wild life.
- 40. _Busselton Jetty Perth CulturalCentrePerth Cultural Centre
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- 42. Examples Links to nationaland International projects that demonstrate the use of one or more design features. The links may refer to presentations, TED talks, strategies, resources, non Western Australian policies, projects or sites of interest. Particularly if these cover issues that are not well advanced in Western Australia ImageImage Archdaily.comArchdaily.com 8 House by BIG8 House by BIG Photo Credit: Jen LindhePhoto Credit: Jen Lindhe
- 43. _New York CityNewYork CityNew York City ImageImage Tfcornerstone.comTfcornerstone.com 20 July 201220 July 2012 Pedestrians exploring Park Avenue Manhattan NYC Summer StreetsPedestrians exploring Park Avenue Manhattan NYC Summer Streets
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- 46. A website ande-News that is rapid and responsive to current issues • In the media
- 47. Implementation - Website maintenance •Ongoing maintenance and updating of the website – Policy updates – New case studies (submission) – New evidence • Future website functionality – E.g. training modules – Video and graphics – Interactivity – Other?
- 48. Implementation - Training /recognition / advocacy • Training – Different modalities – Online modules • Possible recognition scheme – Based on evidence and checklist • Ongoing advocacy
- 49. Future Directions - Evaluation Evaluation –Process • Web analytics • Training evaluations – Impact • Awareness • Uptake • Impact on practice
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Editor's Notes
- #21 Social value The foreshore is an event space with a program of annual events including the Ironman Triathlon of Western Australia, Southbound concert, Busselton Jetty Swim, Festival of Busselton and Beach Festival and Festival of Triathlon. The Busselton Jetty is a community managed tourism product and leading exemplar in how a community can be empowered to establish and manage sustainable tourism. The BJECA is a voluntary, not-for-profit organisation, established by members of the Busselton community in 1978 in the aftermath of Cyclone Alby. Use value The Jetty is the longest jetty structure in the southern hemisphere and attracts around 400,000 visitors to the Busselton Jetty and Interpretive Centre each year. In 2011, 75,000 customers visited the Underwater Observatory and there were some 100,000 return trips on the Jetty train.
- #22 The jetty at Busselton is an excellent example of State and Local Government engaging with the community to ensure existing heritage values continue to contribute to a strong sense of place. The City of Busselton (City), LandCorp, Busselton Jetty Environment and Conservation Association (BJECA), local business owners and the community have, in various ways, invested in the Busselton Jetty (Jetty), Interpretive Centre, jetty train, Underwater Observatory and cafe located on the Busselton foreshore. Economic value The Jetty and Underwater Observatory is one of Australia’s premier eco-tourism attractions. With 400,000 visitors annually, over 280,000 people bring economic returns by spending in the local community. The Jetty is a key attraction in Western Australia’s $200 million tourism industry. The Busselton experience is estimated to bring $7-$10 million annually to the local economy.
- #37 HABD Case studies 33 local metropolitan and regional examples Check list strategies Mixed Use 5 strategies Buildings 8 strategies Housing Diversity 6 strategies Shared Facilities 5 strategies Town Centre 8 strategies Movement Networks 3 strategies Sense of Place 6 strategies Public open space 8 strategies Schools 5 strategies Examples Mixed Use 8 links Buildings 8 links Housing Diversity 10 links Shared Facilities 7 links Town Centre 9 links Movement Networks 24 links Sense of Place 18 links Public open space 10 links Schools 9 links
- #40 The artificial shade areas and open greenspace help to reduce pressure on the beach environment. At 8 metres below the surface of the ocean, the Underwater Observatory provides an environment for over 300 marine species via a 1.3ha shaded reef. Scuba divers come from near and far to enjoy this unique wild life. Social value The community has a very active role in the management of the Jetty with the BJECA contributing approximately $650,000 to the City’s Jetty Maintenance Reserve Fund. Environmental value An improved foreshore landscape ensures increased levels of amenity and improved environmental outcomes. The artificial shade areas and open greenspace help to reduce pressure on the beach environment. At 8 metres below the surface of the ocean, the Underwater Observatory provides an environment for over 300 marine species via a 1.3ha shaded reef. Scuba divers come from near and far to enjoy this unique wild life.
- #41 A revitalised Perth Cultural Centre has contributed to a strong sense of place with dramatic increases in physical activity in the area. The regeneration of the Perth Cultural Centre is an example of how a commitment to developing an inviting, safe and innovative environment can result in positive outcomes for a local and regional community. Health value FRESH FOOD With 31 assorted fruit trees the Urban Orchard is an excellent example of growing food in public urban spaces. Formal and informal attendance numbers at the Urban Orchard supports the view that the community appreciates organic gardening and local food production, in the heart of Perth. In 2012, the British creative economy consultancy researchers, BOP, surveyed audiences of the Fringe Festival 2012 and identified that 76% of those attending would have stayed at home if the Fringe was not on.
- #44 The Healthy Active By Design initiatives across New York City including the High line, public plaza program, bicycle lanes and FitCity conferences. Health value First protected bicycles lanes in USA: 35% - 58% decrease in injuries to all streets users.