Healthy by Design Tasmanian Edition Ella Ashley - Project Manager, Heart Foundation Robert Giblin Project Consultant, Planner 2008 National Heart Foundation of Australia
Planning and Health The way we plan and manage our living and working environments impacts on health of individuals and communities. Characteristics of a local environment can either encourage or discourage people from being physically active. 2007 National Heart Foundation of Australia Name of presentation in footer Slide 2
The modern day built environment What makes a place a good place to live : - what does it look like? - what does it feel like? - who is in evidence on the streets? - what is in evidence on the streets? 2007 National Heart Foundation of Australia Name of presentation in footer Slide 3
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How it all began: Supportive Environments for Physical Activity (SEPA) In the late 1990s the Heart Foundation SA conducted a study into supportive environments for physical activity The study identified 3 principles known to influence people s ability to be active: SEPA Principles: Sharing the Road Destinations Community Spirit 2007 National Heart Foundation of Australia Name of presentation in footer Slide 5
Healthy by Design a planners guide to environments for active living design considerations evidence planning tools case studies http://www.heartfoundation.org.au/document/nhf/healthy_by_design.pdf 2007 National Heart Foundation of Australia Name of presentation in footer Slide 6
Healthy by Design design considerations Seven key themes Informing healthy planning decisions Walking and cycling routes Streets Local destinations Open space Public transport Seating, signage, lighting, fencing and walls Fostering community spirit 2007 National Heart Foundation of Australia Name of presentation in footer Slide 7
Healthy by Design Tasmanian Edition The development of the Tasmanian Edition of Healthy by Design a planner s guide to environments for active living in Tasmania is a collaborative project between Premier s Physical Activity Council (PPAC) and the Heart Foundation, and is supported by the Active Communities Working Group. 2007 National Heart Foundation of Australia Name of presentation in footer Slide 8
Project Objectives To develop Tasmania specific Healthy by Design guidelines that provide best practice planning principles for new settlement & infrastructure developments and strong consideration for retrofitting built environments for State & Local Governments. To develop a range of appropriate implementation strategies to facilitate the integration of the Healthy by Design guidelines into legislation, planning schemes, planning practice and decision making processes. 2007 National Heart Foundation of Australia Name of presentation in footer Slide 9
Project Design The development of the Tasmanian Edition of Healthy by Design will: maintain the overall integrity of the original; be based on the legislative and planning requirements within Tasmania; consider retrofitting as a major issue within the Tasmanian setting; incorporate Tasmanian case studies in which appropriate design principles have been utilised; and be based on extensive stakeholder consultation. 2007 National Heart Foundation of Australia Name of presentation in footer Slide 10
Project Stages Establishment of the Reference Group Consultation Phase 1 Two drafts of the guidelines developed and circulated for comments Consultation Phase 2 2007 National Heart Foundation of Australia Name of presentation in footer Slide 11
Consultation Phase 1 stakeholders Stakeholders: PPAC, PIA, LGAT( most councils were consulted), Dept of Justice (Planning), DIER, Housing Tasmania, Sport and Recreation( President, Northern Recreational Planning Projects, Cycling), PWST, UTAS (School of Sociology and Social Work, UDRH), State Bicycle Advisory Committee, Tasmania Police, STEPS, Sustainable Living Tasmania, BURP; Consultation with Council officers planners ( statutory and strategic) plus in some instances engineers, landscape architects, urban designers and community services staff. 2007 National Heart Foundation of Australia Name of presentation in footer Slide 12
Active Living in Australia Transport Tourism Retail Planning public transport roads footpaths Government - Commonwealth, State, Local lighting mixed use geography lanes safety traffic street scapes Sectors Issues seats housing density shade policy Active Living shade shade litter graffiti Health dogs cultural context Issues and Sectors Community social acceptance air quality advice policing cardiac knowledge rehabilitation Environment crime attitudes Media awareness facilities social support open space curriculum Justice Recreation & Sport Education 2007 National Heart Foundation of Australia Name of presentation in footer Slide 13 C.Wright 2002 NOT FOR PUBLICATION OR CIRCULATION
Consultation Phase 1 findings Planners and other Council officers are generally familiar with HBD principles and apply them in varying degrees in their work. A Tasmanian version of HBD would be a valuable resource for Council planners, other officers and elected representatives. Because of familiarity with the principles examples and case studies would very useful. Aim to include photos which illustrate principles. Examples how to integrate Healthy by Design into Local Government business in a sustainable and consistent manner would be helpful. 2007 National Heart Foundation of Australia Name of presentation in footer Slide 14
Consultation Phase 2 - findings General positive comments (stakeholders support the development of the Tasmanian guidelines, which are likely to be well received). Content issues: - road hierarchy and road sharing: speed limit, supporting on road cyclists, pedestrians - land use planning - retrofitting Advocacy issues: - driver education about bike awareness - integration of land use planning with transport planning - regulation of planning schemes and their alignment with the State Planning Policy. 2007 National Heart Foundation of Australia Name of presentation in footer Slide 15
Next steps Findings to inform the development of the implementation and evaluation plan Final draft to be workshopped with target audiences Anticipated launch of the Tasmanian Edition in October/November 2007 National Heart Foundation of Australia Name of presentation in footer Slide 16
Retrofitting Making changes to existing developed areas by providing or improving facilities, links and environments for active living. Particularly relevant in Tasmania because: Slower and smaller scale development Limited resources Opportunities exist Some of the case studies and many of the examples demonstrate retrofitting 2007 National Heart Foundation of Australia Name of presentation in footer Slide 17
The Draft Document The two key components: Planning and Design Guidelines Case studies and examples 2007 National Heart Foundation of Australia Name of presentation in footer Slide 18
The Planning and Design Guidelines Land use planning Walking and cycling routes Streets Open Space Local destinations Public transport Detailing: seating, signage, lighting, planting, fences and walls Fostering community spirit 2007 National Heart Foundation of Australia Name of presentation in footer Slide 19
Example - Intercity Cycleway Collaborative project - Hobart and Glenorchy City Councils Shared cycling and walking route extending from Hobart CBD 16 kilometers north to Claremont Excellent example of principles and strategies in the HBD guidelines for Walking and Cycling Routes Also an example of the Detailing Guideline 2007 National Heart Foundation of Australia Name of presentation in footer Slide 20
Example Glebe Hill Estate 300 lot subdivision at Clarence, network of walking and cycling paths and links, wide nature strips and street trees encourage walking, traffic calming, a local centre, mixed use allowed in some locations, bus routes Excellent example of many HBD Guidelines, including Land Use Planning, Walking and Cycling Routes, Streets, Open Space, and Local Destinations 2007 National Heart Foundation of Australia Name of presentation in footer Slide 21
Example - Dover Foreshore Walkway Collaboration between Huon Valley Council, community groups and local businesses, Sport and Recreation Extends almost 1 km along picturesque foreshore Panoramic views to Port Esperance, hinterland mountains Central location, links wharf to highway Well used for access and recreation Good example of HBD Walking and Cycling Routes in a small town 2007 National Heart Foundation of Australia Name of presentation in footer Slide 22
Example - North Hobart Main Street Attractive local destination Shops, services, restaurants, cafes Close to residential areas Active edges to street Public art Seating (incl suitable for older people) Wide footpaths Traffic calming Street trees Excellent example of HBD Local Destination and Detailing 2007 National Heart Foundation of Australia Name of presentation in footer Slide 23
For more information and questions Ella Ashley, State Manager Cardiovascular Health Heart Foundation, Tasmania Ella.Ashley@heartfoundation.org.au 2007 National Heart Foundation of Australia Name of presentation in footer Slide 24