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Directions 2031 & Activity Centre Policy Implications for Local
Government
Presentation
• Activity Centre Policy content• Activity centre metrics• Urban form• Impact on Local Government policies
and plans
Activity Centre Content
• Centre context• Movement• Activity• Urban form• Resource Conservation• Implementation
Centre Context
Centre Structure Plan
Directions 2031
Activity Centres Policy
Local Commercial/ ED Strategy
HierarchyDiversity Target
Residential Dwelling TargetDesired Transport
InfrastructureDesired Uses
Employment TargetPopulation Growth
Local government strategic prioritiesEmployment/industry targetsRetail needs assessment
Supporting
Documents
PTA 20 Year PlanMain Roads Works ProgramWaterCorp Works Program
Local Government Housing Strategy
Activity
Integrated approach
Activity Centre Performance Metrics
Employment
Maturity
2010 2016 2021 2026 2031
Shop Retail Floorspace 50,000 80,000 80,000 100,000
100,000
Other Retail Floorspace 5,000 5,000 20,000 20,000 30,000
Office Business Floorspace 5,000 10,000 15,000 15,000 50,000
Entertainment/Recreation and Culture Floorspace
10,000 15,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Total Floorspace 70,000 110,000
135,000
155,000
200,000
Diversity
Communicating a Clear Vision
Tips
1. Extensive collaboration
2. Indicative development
plan
3. Provide visuals
• Morley City Centre Master Plan vs a Structure Plan
• Community acceptance will be key (NIMBYism)
• Stakeholders
It’s about creating a better community for all
Tips
1. Out of centre development
2. Area is paid for in dwellings
3. Measure the area pragmatically (MRS)
Setting the Boundary
Retail
Street Based• Entertainment• Community and Civic• Convenience retail• Office/Agency
Mall Based• Department stores• Discount department
stores• General retail
Tips – Work with the Centre Owner
1. Share the costs of preparation
2. Will be the implementers
3. Smoother process
Existing malls are major pieces of infrastructure
Dwellings• Sub-Regional Strategy – Infill targets
• AC Policy – Based on gross density
• Reliance on apartments
• Fragmented ownerships
• Building lifecycles
• High site coverage
Tips
1. Undertake market
assessment
2. Explore alternative urban
forms
3. Amalgamation incentives
Centre Maturity
• Community/Market
• Use Synchronicity
• Delivery Timing
Tips
1. Adaptable buildings
2. Flexible land zonings
3. Encourage future
development
Policy Implications
• PTA Master Plan
• Commercial, housing and community needs
strategies
• R codes redundant
• (R-AC0) Form based outcomes
• Incentivisation
Tips
1. Update your
policies!
Directions 2031 & Activity Centre Policy Implications for Local
Government