KANGAROO BAY COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT A case

KANGAROO BAY COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT A case study: Integration of community health & well-being principles into an urban development project. Greg Walker Economic Development Officer Clarence City Council 24 May 2016

BACKGROUND - KANGAROO BAY STRATEGIC PROJECT

KANGAROO BAY - HISTORY

EXISTING ACTIVE RECREATION ASSETS GOLF SQUASH CRICKET FOOTBALL TENNIS SAILING BOWLS

BUT – WHAT IS MISSING? Despite the abundance of sporting facilities in the area, Kangaroo Bay was still not functioning well as a social & community hub and activity centre. What was missing? 1. precinct access and connectivity 2. vitality associated with commercial hospitality and leisure services 3. quality landscaping and amenity 4. age friendly opportunities - for youth, older persons and families 5. transport connections (buses & ferries) 6. a sense of “place” as a destination 7. perhaps something “iconic” as a focal point to the bay?

ACCESS & CONNECTIVITY

AGE & FAMILY FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES – PASSIVE & ACTIVE Kangaroo Bay Youth Plaza - Skate park

ACTIVE SPORT & RECREATION Kangaroo Bay Oval Changerooms & Clubroom Facility

AGE & FAMILY FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES – PASSIVE & ACTIVE Kangaroo Bay Parklands

COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT URBAN DESIGN LAND USE ZONING SUBDIVISION

A FOCAL POINT WITHIN THE BAY?

KANGAROO BAY COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT I hope this overview has provided some insight into how Clarence City Council has approached the task of an urban development project in the context of our commitment to being an age friending city that encourages community health and well-being.