This is a great question and there is alot.
I moved to the growth corridor of Melbourne's West which will have around 1m people move into it over the next 10 years. Alot of town planning and urban design is going into it's development.
From water catchments that treat and clean storm water before releasing it back into the environment. This has allowed for healthier water ways
The inclusion of those 156 nationalities in a contemporary but traditional manner provides great viewings. I don't want to miss out on the food. Many have brought traditional cuisine to Australia and on any given night in Melbourne you can eat in any country. Its a working class suburb so alot of the meals are quite affordable in comparison to other parts of Melbourne.
Bike tracks and walking trails amongst natural habitat which is incorporated into design. With it I am surrounded by reports and native animals. A blend of urban city with a country feel that provides habitat to animals.
The current policy is 30 minute cities, everything all within 30 minutes of your home and no further.
Zoning of areas such as rec, health, sporting, education means we have Precincts. Easier to get to and more likely to get more involved with your community members. I've made alot more friends out here and engage with people more often.
There's so much.
Thank you
Hello @melbourneswest, welcome to Architecture + Design Community! I agree with what @storiesoferne said regarding the importance of proper urban planning to create a perfect balance between nature and man-made structures.
It is valuable for every town/city to create a masterplan, considering the needs of the community, the current issues it faces, even anticipating the possible challenges that may come as the town grows. When backed by sufficient research, the best possible solutions could be incorporated from transportation, education, health facilities, social, environmental impact, etc as the population rises.
The zoning of various areas you have mentioned seemed to have been well considered in the development of Melbourne West for easy accessibility. Glad to hear that this arrangement (having precincts) has enhanced social and engagement in your community.
Thank you for illustrating and highlighting the importance of urban planning with your article.
My pleasure and it was wonderful being able to share them with the community. I look forward to sharing a lot more. I have a few other places in mind to take the drone up and show some designs.
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ENGAGEtoday.Oh wow! Your municipality is certainly blessed with amazing amenities that other urban areas would be dreaming to have! I particularly love the bike tracks and walking trails that are connected to the natural surroundings. This ideal setup would encourage more residents to stay behind and contribute more to the already thriving community! Beautiful post!
Thank you and yes it is really nice out here and alot of thought went into planning it.
There is a nice aqua cleansing filtration system that I'll fly my drone over in a few weeks when I get a chance.
It's absolutely marvellous
Great, keep them coming! We're excited to see more of your marvelous drone photos!