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What makes a great neighbourhood?
Mark Sheppard, the lead designer for the Redfern Waterloo Masterplan project, suggests that residents think about what makes a great neighbourhood and the different ways this could be achieved — see the table below.
| Features of a great neighbourhood | Ways to achieve a great neighbourhood |
|---|---|
| Convenient shops & services | Locate shops & services close to where people live Create new links between housing & shops / services |
| Good community facilities | Cater for different needs Provide places where people can meet, access support services & take part in group activities |
| Local parks & recreation & meeting places | Formalise open spaces Match recreation & leisure opportunities to community needs |
| Getting around is easy | Build / upgrade streets, footpaths & bikeways so that people can get around easily & safely Put in additional connections to shops, services, parks & public transport |
| Social, affordable & private housing | Offer higher quality housing & more housing choice Build new types of housing to attract different people Ensure more liveable housing by grouping housing better & improving entry areas |
| Business, employment & art spaces (especially along Cope & Elizabeth Streets) |
Create space for new local businesses Provide better premises for existing businesses |
