Observation In Thomastown, City Of Whittlesea
CLG Essay 1
Introduction:
After the observation in Thomastown, City of Whittlesea, it is noticeable that there are some issue of planning embodied on the site. This essay will discuss City of Whittlesea in two parts. First, the essay will examines how walkability perform in the area of Thomastown, under consideration of access and inclusion. Second, the essay will suggests how this issue is impacted by planning choices and decisions, and how could the planning improve. The analysis of the essay will based on readings and fieldwork observation on 25th March 2016.
Access:
City of Whittlesea provide high accessible for walkability.
Continues and location:
In the aspect of footpath, the location footpath provide very good motivation to walk. …show more content…
(Statistics government AU) This indicate most resident does work nearby. As there is no large business centre, commercial building or industry around the area. The decision of putting business area impact the use of transport. The place they work might be very far away from the place they live, such as CBD and outer suburbs. There could also a long walking distance for resident to walk to public transport. During the observation, public transport such as bus and train, stops are only located on the main street. People who live in the small segregated street might found too far to reach public transport.
Moreover, the age of resident could also impact the walkability. Adult and younger age resident tend to walk more as their body and heath would handle decent distance walk. However, elderly and disable, their body function might be well, there is possibility that they cannot afford long walk. This might be the reason why they prefer travel by car rather than cycling/ walk/ taking public transport.
How could the planning improve?
Moreover, the planning could be improve in the City of Whittlesea, in order to provide better walkability for
Introduction:
After the observation in Thomastown, City of Whittlesea, it is noticeable that there are some issue of planning embodied on the site. This essay will discuss City of Whittlesea in two parts. First, the essay will examines how walkability perform in the area of Thomastown, under consideration of access and inclusion. Second, the essay will suggests how this issue is impacted by planning choices and decisions, and how could the planning improve. The analysis of the essay will based on readings and fieldwork observation on 25th March 2016.
Access:
City of Whittlesea provide high accessible for walkability.
Continues and location:
In the aspect of footpath, the location footpath provide very good motivation to walk. …show more content…
(Statistics government AU) This indicate most resident does work nearby. As there is no large business centre, commercial building or industry around the area. The decision of putting business area impact the use of transport. The place they work might be very far away from the place they live, such as CBD and outer suburbs. There could also a long walking distance for resident to walk to public transport. During the observation, public transport such as bus and train, stops are only located on the main street. People who live in the small segregated street might found too far to reach public transport.
Moreover, the age of resident could also impact the walkability. Adult and younger age resident tend to walk more as their body and heath would handle decent distance walk. However, elderly and disable, their body function might be well, there is possibility that they cannot afford long walk. This might be the reason why they prefer travel by car rather than cycling/ walk/ taking public transport.
How could the planning improve?
Moreover, the planning could be improve in the City of Whittlesea, in order to provide better walkability for