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WELCOME TO THE ACTIVE LIVING NSW JANUARY / FEBRUARY BULLETIN
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CREATING WALKABLE
NEIGHBOURHOODS IN NSW
NEIGHBOURHOODS IN NSW
Have you seen this new resource by the NSW Healthy Planning Expert Working Group (HPEWG)?
People living in walkable neighbourhoods are on average 3kg lighter than those in non walkable neighbourhoods. This is one of the many exciting research findings in the NSW Healthy Planning Action Resource for creating walkable neighbourhoods. The new Action Resource sets out our current legislative and policy context, existing evidence on the need for and benefits of walking and practical strategies to support walkable neighbourhoods across government. Find out more here.
People living in walkable neighbourhoods are on average 3kg lighter than those in non walkable neighbourhoods. This is one of the many exciting research findings in the NSW Healthy Planning Action Resource for creating walkable neighbourhoods. The new Action Resource sets out our current legislative and policy context, existing evidence on the need for and benefits of walking and practical strategies to support walkable neighbourhoods across government. Find out more here.
MAYBE MONEY CAN GROW ON TREES
Have you seen this new resource by the NSW Healthy Planning Expert Working Group (HPEWG)?
Did you know that for every dollar invested in planting trees, US cities have seen an average $2.25 return on their investment each year? Perhaps money (and cost savings) really can grow on trees. The new NSW Healthy Planning Action Resource for urban cooling with green infrastructure includes the latest research and evidence on the value of green infrastructure to support healthy, active communities. The Action Resource also provides the legislative and policy context and tips for implementing urban cooling in our NSW communities.
Did you know that for every dollar invested in planting trees, US cities have seen an average $2.25 return on their investment each year? Perhaps money (and cost savings) really can grow on trees. The new NSW Healthy Planning Action Resource for urban cooling with green infrastructure includes the latest research and evidence on the value of green infrastructure to support healthy, active communities. The Action Resource also provides the legislative and policy context and tips for implementing urban cooling in our NSW communities.
A DECADE ON HEALTHY BUILT ENVIRONMENTS
Check out Susan Thompson's article in the New Planner on healthy built environments. The article is a great reflection on planning for healthy spaces and places over the past decade and opportunities for the next decade.
FIRST STEPS TOWARDS A QUEENSLAND WALKING STRATEGY
The Queensland Government has taken the first steps towards developing a state-wide walking strategy. While community consultation closed in early February, check out the Ideas Wall, collating feedback from the public on their favourite walks, ideas for improvement, and plans for the future of walking.
THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY: WHO IS LEADING THE WAY WITH AVs?
The Netherlands is leading the way in being ready for driverless cars according to a new study from KPMG International. In terms of overall readiness for AVs, The Netherlands is followed by Singapore and the United States, with Australia ranking 14th. The study assessed 20 countries on four pillars including: technology and innovation, infrastructure, policy and legislation, and consumer acceptance. This article lists the top 10 countries most prepared and ready for AVs.
TECHNOLOGY DRIVEN TRANSPORT
Have you seen the Move series? Learn more about the technology-driven future of transport including autonomous vehicles, on-demand services, flying cars, electric scooters and next generation hoverboards from this six part online TV series.
NEW GUIDE: PLANNING FOR CONNECTED AVs
Have you seen this new guide released in Jan 2019 on planning for connected autonomous vehicles? The manual, prepared by Mott MacDonald, sets the scene, defines problems, asks questions and makes recommendations to help local authorities, transport planners and engineers.
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NEW ACTIVE TRAVEL TO SCHOOL GUIDE
The Heart Foundation and Architectus have teamed up to produce a new report that unpacks how active travel to school benefits communities – and how it can be done. With over 70% of children not walking or riding to school, the report demonstrates how a few improvements to our streets can encourage more children to walk, ride and scoot to school, profiling different urban forms across NSW.
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ADDRESSING AN ACTIVE TRANSPORT INFORMATION GAP
Check out this article from Veitch Lister Consulting. The article outlines several strategies to address the current information gap faced by economists when assessing active transport projects, such as through cost benefit analysis.
CHECK THIS OUT >>>
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ACTIVE LIVING NSW'S NEW PROJECT
Active Living NSW has engaged Dr Danny Wiggins to prepare a guide to assist councils and other stakeholders integrate healthy eating and active living principles in councils' corporate and strategic planning. A project summary is available on our website here. Watch this space for the forthcoming draft guide!
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EXAMPLE LOCAL STRATEGIC PLANNING STATEMENT NOW AVAILABLE
The Department of Planning and Environment have recently released an example structure of a local strategic planning statement to assist councils across NSW. A recent presentation to the HPEWG provides some guidance on drawing connection between Regional and District Plans to integrate healthy built environment planning into local strategic planning statements.
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NORTHERN BEACHES COUNCIL'S DRAFT WALKING PLAN
Northern Beaches Council is currently exhibiting their draft walking plan. Take a look here. We love the idea of a Walkshop where community members take to the streets to talk all things walking with Council's Active Travel Officer. Comments close 3 March 2019.
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IN THE KNOW >>>
Are AVs good or bad for our health? Or both?
With all of the talk around autonomous vehicles lately, there is little consensus on how they may impact on our health. A recent study into the Australian public’s views of the possible health benefits of autonomous vehicles found there is greater awareness around reduced injuries from crashes, stress reduction and greater mobility for the elderly/people living with disability, promoting a more inclusive society. However, physical activity overall may decrease with convenient private transport options without appropriate planning strategies to promote active transport. The future, it seems, is up to us.
NOW OPEN
Newcastle Light Rail
The Newcastle Light Rail has begun operation with a community open day on Sun 17 Feb. Click here for more information on the light rail service.
We are delighted to announce that Keeley Allen joined the Active Living NSW team as the Senior Project Officer on 30 January.
CREATING WALKABLE
NEIGHBOURHOODS IN NSW
NEIGHBOURHOODS IN NSW
Have you seen this new resource by the NSW Healthy Planning Expert Working Group (HPEWG)?
People living in walkable neighbourhoods are on average 3kg lighter than those in non walkable neighbourhoods. This is one of the many exciting research findings in the NSW Healthy Planning Action Resource for creating walkable neighbourhoods. The new Action Resource sets out our current legislative and policy context, existing evidence on the need for and benefits of walking and practical strategies to support walkable neighbourhoods across government. Find out more here.
People living in walkable neighbourhoods are on average 3kg lighter than those in non walkable neighbourhoods. This is one of the many exciting research findings in the NSW Healthy Planning Action Resource for creating walkable neighbourhoods. The new Action Resource sets out our current legislative and policy context, existing evidence on the need for and benefits of walking and practical strategies to support walkable neighbourhoods across government. Find out more here.
MAYBE MONEY CAN GROW ON TREES
Have you seen this new resource by the NSW Healthy Planning Expert Working Group (HPEWG)?
Did you know that for every dollar invested in planting trees, US cities have seen an average $2.25 return on their investment each year? Perhaps money (and cost savings) really can grow on trees. The new NSW Healthy Planning Action Resource for urban cooling with green infrastructure includes the latest research and evidence on the value of green infrastructure to support healthy, active communities. The Action Resource also provides the legislative and policy context and tips for implementing urban cooling in our NSW communities.
Did you know that for every dollar invested in planting trees, US cities have seen an average $2.25 return on their investment each year? Perhaps money (and cost savings) really can grow on trees. The new NSW Healthy Planning Action Resource for urban cooling with green infrastructure includes the latest research and evidence on the value of green infrastructure to support healthy, active communities. The Action Resource also provides the legislative and policy context and tips for implementing urban cooling in our NSW communities.
A DECADE ON HEALTHY BUILT ENVIRONMENTS
Check out Susan Thompson's article in the New Planner on healthy built environments. The article is a great reflection on planning for healthy spaces and places over the past decade and opportunities for the next decade.
FIRST STEPS TOWARDS A QUEENSLAND WALKING STRATEGY
The Queensland Government has taken the first steps towards developing a state-wide walking strategy. While community consultation closed in early February, check out the Ideas Wall, collating feedback from the public on their favourite walks, ideas for improvement, and plans for the future of walking.
THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY: WHO IS LEADING THE WAY WITH AVs?
The Netherlands is leading the way in being ready for driverless cars according to a new study from KPMG International. In terms of overall readiness for AVs, The Netherlands is followed by Singapore and the United States, with Australia ranking 14th. The study assessed 20 countries on four pillars including: technology and innovation, infrastructure, policy and legislation, and consumer acceptance. This article lists the top 10 countries most prepared and ready for AVs.
TECHNOLOGY DRIVEN TRANSPORT
Have you seen the Move series? Learn more about the technology-driven future of transport including autonomous vehicles, on-demand services, flying cars, electric scooters and next generation hoverboards from this six part online TV series.
NEW GUIDE: PLANNING FOR CONNECTED AVs
Have you seen this new guide released in Jan 2019 on planning for connected autonomous vehicles? The manual, prepared by Mott MacDonald, sets the scene, defines problems, asks questions and makes recommendations to help local authorities, transport planners and engineers.
|
NEW ACTIVE TRAVEL TO SCHOOL GUIDE
The Heart Foundation and Architectus have teamed up to produce a new report that unpacks how active travel to school benefits communities – and how it can be done. With over 70% of children not walking or riding to school, the report demonstrates how a few improvements to our streets can encourage more children to walk, ride and scoot to school, profiling different urban forms across NSW.
|
ADDRESSING AN ACTIVE TRANSPORT INFORMATION GAP
Check out this article from Veitch Lister Consulting. The article outlines several strategies to address the current information gap faced by economists when assessing active transport projects, such as through cost benefit analysis.
CHECK THIS OUT >>>
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ACTIVE LIVING NSW'S NEW PROJECT
Active Living NSW has engaged Dr Danny Wiggins to prepare a guide to assist councils and other stakeholders integrate healthy eating and active living principles in councils' corporate and strategic planning. A project summary is available on our website here. Watch this space for the forthcoming draft guide!
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EXAMPLE LOCAL STRATEGIC PLANNING STATEMENT NOW AVAILABLE
The Department of Planning and Environment have recently released an example structure of a local strategic planning statement to assist councils across NSW. A recent presentation to the HPEWG provides some guidance on drawing connection between Regional and District Plans to integrate healthy built environment planning into local strategic planning statements.
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NORTHERN BEACHES COUNCIL'S DRAFT WALKING PLAN
Northern Beaches Council is currently exhibiting their draft walking plan. Take a look here. We love the idea of a Walkshop where community members take to the streets to talk all things walking with Council's Active Travel Officer. Comments close 3 March 2019.
|
IN THE KNOW >>>
Are AVs good or bad for our health? Or both?
With all of the talk around autonomous vehicles lately, there is little consensus on how they may impact on our health. A recent study into the Australian public’s views of the possible health benefits of autonomous vehicles found there is greater awareness around reduced injuries from crashes, stress reduction and greater mobility for the elderly/people living with disability, promoting a more inclusive society. However, physical activity overall may decrease with convenient private transport options without appropriate planning strategies to promote active transport. The future, it seems, is up to us.
NOW OPEN
Newcastle Light Rail
The Newcastle Light Rail has begun operation with a community open day on Sun 17 Feb. Click here for more information on the light rail service.
Active Living NSW acknowledges the Traditional Owners and custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures, and Elders past, present and future.
