OPPORTUNITIES

IMPROVE STREETSCAPES

Improving streetscapes targets issues such as poor street hierarchy and street scapes in main commercial areas. By providing street enhancement active transit can be optimised and attractiveness of commercial areas.

ESTABLISH GREEN CORRIDORS

Establishing green corridors along they public transit areas, with not only improve ecology but also reduce the risk of urban heat. Creating green corridors in these areas will also enable enhanced pedestrianisation and cyclability through improving cooling and street aesthetics.

IMPROVE GREENSPACE

Improving streetscapes targets issues such Existing green spaces across the suburb offer the opportunity to enhance existing land use composition This can be achieved through increase in small scale vegetation and tree canopy cover, making spaces more attractive for users and minimising threats of urban heat. Northcote Opportunities Map

INCREASE DENSITY & MIXED USE

Mixed used is a key element of activating commercial areas and enhance access and walkability to commercial areas across a precinct. Through delegating more mixed use within both High Street and St Georges Road, walkability o the suburb can be enhanced. IMPROVE BIKE INFRASTRUCTURE Bike infrastructure is a key element in encouraging residents to consider cycling. Bike racks and shelter bike facilities should be increased throughout the suburb. Train stations provide a strong opportunity to increase the interaction between active and public transport, through improving bike infrastructure.

ENHANCE COMMUNITY SPACE

Climate resilient cities should seek to adapt to projected changes in weather events. By increasing water gardens and blue infrastructure in areas currently subject to flooding and inundation risks, Northcote can ensure it will be climate ready.

WATER GARDENS & BLUE INFRASTRUCTURE

Northcote currently has a variety of community spaces and community gardens. To ensure inclusivity of all residents, existing run down community spaces should be enhanced and revitalised to prepare for the future.

IMPROVE CYCLIST ROUTE

As bike ridership has increased significantly within Northcote across the last decade, it is important to support residents with evolved and strategic bike networks. Cohesive links should be established surrounding existing cyclist corridors, particularly on side streets, to encourage bike use.