Although the parking lot is a negotiating facility for the baby boomers, it is an eye for millennials and up-and-coming newcomers. A new generation wants more cities and fewer cars. Abandoned parking lots are the latest trend in urban planning on a global scale. Between 2010 and 2015, Philadelphia removed 3,000 off-street parking spaces from…
Foreword As recent research shows, urban planners are cautious about green infrastructure, although they generally understand their strengths. However, green infrastructure can be implemented relatively simply through existing planning processes Green infrastructure is an independent, strategically networked environmental feature designed for environmental, social and economic benefits. Examples include permeable surfaces, green walls, green roofs and…
sustainable development Energy and resource efficiency purpose Encourage efficient land and development of energy and resources, support a cooler environment, and minimize greenhouse gas emissions. Strategy Improve energy, water and waste performance in buildings and sub-districts through environmental sustainability. Promote the integration of urban development and the integration of land use and transportation. Increase energy…
Planning is to recognize the role of urban design, architectural design, heritage, energy and resource efficiency in providing livable and sustainable cities, towns and communities. Planning should ensure that all land use and development respond appropriately to the surrounding landscape and features, important architectural forms and cultural backgrounds. Planning should protect places and sites with…
transport Planning should ensure the establishment of an integrated and sustainable transport system that provides access to social and economic opportunities, promotes economic prosperity, promotes environmental sustainability, coordinates the reliable flow of people and goods, and is safe. Integrated transportation Land use and transportation planning purpose Establish a safe and sustainable transportation system by integrating…
MOUNTJOY PARADE HERITAGE PRECINCT POLICY This policy applies to all land shown on the precinct map forming part of this schedule. Policy Basis The Mountjoy Parade Heritage Precinct, Lorne, represents a significant and predominantly intact 19th and 20th century cultural heritage landscape which also contains a number of significant individual heritage dwellings and other buildings.…
Local planning policy Rural land policy This policy applies to all land in agricultural areas and rural protected areas. Policy basis This policy applies the objectives of the Agricultural National Planning Policy Framework in Article 14.01 to local conditions. MSS objectives established in Articles 21.05-2 and 21.06 on agricultural and rural landscapes; Apply the findings…
fulfill These strategies will be implemented in the following ways: Use policy and exercise discretion Effective settlement planning guides urban development and adds development to areas with the lowest environmental risks and areas where new urban development has the least impact on environmental assets. Need to assess the risks of existing residents, property and community…
Local planning policy framework This section lists the municipal strategic statements and local planning policies that apply to the areas covered by this plan, and includes provisions for their operations. Municipal planning statement Placement, built environment, heritage and housing This clause provides local content to support Article 11 (Reconciliation), Article 12.02 (Coastal Areas), Article 13…
infrastructure development Integrated water management Telecommunication purpose Sustainable management of water, water, wastewater, drainage and rainwater through integrated water management methods. Strategy Plan and coordinate integrated water management to bring together rainwater, wastewater, drainage, water, water treatment and reuse to: Consider the background of the catchment. Protect the downstream environment, waterways and bays. Effective management…