Principle 03: An Active City
We believe homes are more than just the house we live in. We live in communities and neighbourhoods.
Homes for everyone means everyone having access to good social infrastructure, lively high streets and a thriving night economy no matter where in the city they are.
How the car prevented the birth of a high street culture in Brisbane
Brisbane lacks the high street culture of Sydney and Melbourne, and the finger of blame has been pointed at the family car. Can – or should – that change?
It means spaces for play — third spaces where we can build community and connection, from cafes and pubs to libraries and parks.
It means better, fairer and more frequent public transport, active transport infrastructure and better pedestrian connections.
It means rethinking the stranglehold private cars have on our streets — from parking to road rules.
This car park cost about $50 million to build, but it’s half empty on a rainy day in Melbourne
Urban planner David Mepham says parking policies across Melbourne waste public money, lock up valuable land and contribute to the housing crisis.
Homes for everyone means building a true fifteen-minute city.