The Greater Geelong community values:
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green spaces and corridors, including farmland and recreational space, between urban areas
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easy access to open space and parkland near homes
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the uniqueness and significance of natural bushland, coastlines, wetlands, rivers and beaches
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sustainable development that responds to climate change
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design that makes best use of technology for better and more sustainable living
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development that enhances the identity of diverse neighbourhoods
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design excellence and innovation in new buildings and public spaces
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creating high amenity neighbourhoods that are well connected and sustainable.
Success will be achieved by:
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revitalisation of Central Geelong
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meeting the housing needs for projected population growth and future households
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renewal of underutilised urban areas and buildings
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preserving, enhancing and growing our natural areas
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creation of urban forests throughout streets and parks
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new models of higher density sustainable living with access to public green space.
The measures of success are:
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suburban tree canopy is greater than 25 per cent
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an increase in the quantity and quality of protected natural habitat
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an increase in biodiversity with no loss of species and vegetation
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in urban areas, 95 per cent of dwellings are within 400m of public open space
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no net loss of open space by suburb
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10,000 people living in Central Geelong
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50 per cent of new housing construction to be conducted within existing urban areas.
MOST STRONGLY SUPPORTS SUSTAINABILITY