Resources tagged: Environment
Resources tagged Environment
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UK National Planning Policy Framework
The National Planning Policy Framework is a key part of government reforms to make the planning system less complex and more accessible, to protect the environment and to promote sustainable growth and improve wellbeing.
Resource type: | Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents |
Tags: | Access, Active transport, Built Environment, Design, Environment, Government policy, Guidelines, Legislation, Local government, Planning (strategic/organisational), Policy, Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents, Public open space, Sustainability |
Relevance: | International |
Year published: | 2012 |

Social Cities
Humans are social animals: relationships are critical to our wellbeing. Indeed, a lack of face-to-face contact can put our health at risk. This understanding has inspired the Grattan Institute's new report, Social Cities. It looks at ways to make cities better places to live by increasing our opportunities to connect with other people.
Resource type: | Publications |
Tags: | Access, Active living, Active transport, Advocacy, Built Environment, Community facilities, Cycle paths, Design, Environment, Guidelines, Infrastructure, Mental health, Natural environment, Outdoor recreation, Parks, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Playing fields, Public open space, Public transport, Publications, Sports and leisure facilities, Town planning, Urban design |
Relevance: | National |
Year published: | 2012 |

Western Australian Trails Strategy 2009-2015
This document outlines the strategic direction for the WA trails sector for 2009–2015.
Resource type: | Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents |
Tags: | Active living, Communities, Cycle paths, Cycling, Environment, Footpaths, Government agencies, Government policy, Infrastructure, Leisure, Natural environment, Outdoor recreation, Paths, Physical activity, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Planning (strategic/organisational), Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents, Public open space, Recreation, Recreation facilities, Trails, Walking |
Relevance: | State |
Year published: | 2009 |

Directions 2031 and beyond
Directions 2031 is a high level spatial framework and strategic plan that establishes a vision for future growth of the metropolitan Perth and Peel region; and it provides a framework to guide the detailed planning and delivery of housing, infrastructure and services necessary to accommodate a range of growth scenarios. Directions 2031 encompasses all land within the metropolitan Perth and Peel region schemes, an area that is also referred to as the city or metropolitan region in this report.
Resource type: | Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents |
Tags: | Active living, Active transport, Built Environment, Community facilities, Design, Environment, Government agencies, Government policy, Infrastructure, Natural environment, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Policy, Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents, Public open space, Public transport, Recreation facilities, Strategies, Sustainability, Town planning, Urban design |
Relevance: | State |
Year published: | 2010 |

Sustainable Australia - Sustainable Communities, a population strategy
On Friday 13 May 2011, the Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, the Hon Tony Burke MP, released Sustainable Australia – Sustainable Communities: A Sustainable Population Strategy for Australia.
Resource type: | Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents |
Tags: | Active living, Built Environment, Communities, Design, Education, Environment, Federal Government, Government agencies, Government policy, Local government, Natural environment, Policy, Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents, Regions (WA), Strategies, Sustainability, Town planning, Urban design |
Relevance: | National |
Year published: | 2011 |

Healthy Active by Design Principles - Presentation
Resource type: | Publications |
Tags: | Access, Active living, Barriers to physical activity, Built Environment, Community facilities, Community safety, Consultation, Crime prevention, Cycle paths, Design, Environment, Footpaths, Guidelines, Infrastructure, Injury prevention, Parks, Paths, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Presentation, Public open space, Publications, Town planning, Urban design |
Relevance: | State |
Year published: | 2011 |

Planning and Developments - Public Health Considerations
Developed by the Department of Health, the following information sheet provides guidance on public health considerations to be taken into account when planning residential estates, precincts and urban developments. The information included is intended for State Government, local governments and developers.
Resource type: | Publications |
Tags: | Air pollution, Communities, Community safety, Environment, Guidelines, Local government, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Preventative health, Public health, Publications, Urban design |
Relevance: | State |
Year published: | 2011 |

Submission - RDA Perth Draft Regional Plan (May 2011)
The Taskforce's Built Environment Advisory Committee has reviewed the RDA Perth Draft Regional Plan and provided a number of comments for consideration by the Perth Committee of Regional Development Australia.
Resource type: | Publications |
Tags: | Active transport, Built Environment, Design, Education, Environment, Government policy, Infrastructure, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Publications, Submission |
Relevance: | State |
Year published: | 2011 |

Department of Environment and Conservation
The department has the lead responsibility for protecting and conserving the State’s environment on behalf of the people of Western Australia. This includes managing the State’s national parks, marine parks, conservation parks, State forests and timber reserves, nature reserves, marine nature reserves and marine management areas. Its key responsibilities include broad roles in conserving biodiversity, and protecting, managing, regulating and assessing many aspects of the use of the State’s natural resources.
Resource type: | Weblinks |
Tags: | Environment, Sustainability, Weblinks |
Relevance: | State |
Year published: | Published year not set |

The Triple Bottom Line: An Integrated Approach
Resource type: | Publications |
Tags: | Active living, Advocacy, Benefits of physical activity, Community safety, Environment, Government policy, Government programs, Health campaigns, Health policy, Participation, Physical activity, Physical activity levels, Presentation, Publications, Recreation, Statistics, Sustainability |
Relevance: | State |
Year published: | 2010 |

Benefits of Physical Activity
Developed by the Department of Sport and Recreation, this fact sheet explores the physical health, mental health, social, environmental and economic benefits associated with participating in regular physical activity.
Resource type: | Publications |
Tags: | Benefits of physical activity, Environment, Exercise, Fact sheet, Health improvement, Mental health, Physical activity, Publications, Statistics |
Relevance: | State |
Year published: | 2007 |

Urgent Move on Physical Activity
Developed by the Physical Activity Taskforce, this brochure provides facts and statistics on physical activity levels and the rising obesity rates in Western Australia.
Resource type: | Publications |
Tags: | Benefits of physical activity, Environment, Guidelines, National Guidelines, Physical activity levels, Physical activity recommendations, Publications |
Relevance: | State |
Year published: | 2009 |

UWA - Centre for the Built Environment
The Centre for the Built Environment and Health is part of the School of Population Health at the University of Western Australia. The centre plans to strengthen research in the area of urban environments and how they meet the needs of specific age groups.
Resource type: | Weblinks |
Tags: | Built Environment, Environment, Research, Weblinks |
Relevance: | Local |
Year published: | Published year not set |

TravelSmart
Run by the Department of Transport, TravelSmart helps people to use cars less and to choose alternatives such as walking, cycling, and public transport.
Resource type: | Programs and Services |
Tags: | Active transport, Cycling, Environment, Health promotion, Local government, Physical activity, Programs and Services, Public transport, Walking |
Relevance: | State |
Year published: | Published year not set |
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Healthy by Design – Tasmania 2009
Developed by the Heart Foundation (Tasmania) and the Premier's Physical Activity Council, Healthy by Design: A Guide to Planning and Designing Active Environments for Tasmania, is a resource that aims to assist planners and subdivision engineers in developing healthy and cost effective spaces that are conducive to active living.
Resource type: | Publications |
Tags: | Built Environment, Communities, Community facilities, Cycle paths, Environment, Footpaths, Guidelines, Inclusion, Outdoor recreation, Parks, Paths, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Publications, Recreation facilities, Town planning |
Relevance: | Interstate |
Year published: | 2009 |

Healthy Spaces & Places
Healthy Spaces and Places is a national guide for planning, designing and creating sustainable communities that encourage healthy living.
Resource type: | Publications |
Tags: | Built Environment, Communities, Community facilities, Cycle paths, Environment, Footpaths, Guidelines, Inclusion, Outdoor recreation, Parks, Paths, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Publications, Recreation facilities, Town planning |
Relevance: | National |
Year published: | 2009 |

Healthy Active by Design
The Healthy Active by Design project (HABD) will see the development of a guide and website that links planning and health to support physical activity. The project is currently under development and due for completion by August 2013.
Resource type: | Publications |
Tags: | Active living, Built Environment, Cycle paths, Design, Design out crime, Environment, Footpaths, Guidelines, Infrastructure, Injury prevention, Paths, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Public open space, Publications, Recreation facilities, Road safety, Town planning, Urban design |
Relevance: | State |
Year published: | 2012 |
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