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Mixed land use: town planning possibilities

Research has shown that the more mixed the land uses of a neighborhood the less transport energy residents use. It has also been shown that mixed land use areas are perceived as attractive by those living there. In a future where there is likely to be less cheap transport energy available, it may be necessary to provide more of the mixed land use urban lifestyle. Planning policies to facilitate the development of mixed land use areas are needed. Through an exploration of the policies that have been implemented in the City of Fremantle to retain and encourage the mixed land use character of the City, and policies and incentives that have been developed by other local authorities in Australia and overseas, suggestions are offered on ways to plan mixed land use areas. In particular possible policies that can be adopted to develop mixed land use areas from new land releases, and to change current residential, commercial and industrial areas to more mixed land use areas, are explored. Urban areas can be developed to serve a diversity of functions using flexible and sensitive planning policies by local authorities. The mixing of employment, shopping, recreation and homes can provide an energy efficient urban structure as well as creating a convivial community (A).

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  • Authors:
    • Newman, P W
    • Duxbury, M L
    • Monks, P
  • Publication Date: 1987-12

Language

  • English

Media Info

  • Pagination: 15p
  • Monograph Title: Bicycle friendly city: evaluation of the Fremantle bike plan 1980-87
  • Serial:
    • Issue Number: 790

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 01430694
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: ARRB
  • ISBN: 0642126992
  • Files: ATRI
  • Created Date: Aug 24 2012 4:07PM