OPEN SPACE STR ATEGY 2021-2026 September 2020 Table of Contents 1. Our context 2 2. Strategic Outcomes 8 2.1 Equitable Provision and Changing Urban Form 10 2.2 Natural Systems, Environment and Climate Change 14 2.3 Sport Facility Provision 18 2.4 Recreation, Health and Wellbeing 22 2.5 Destinations, Culture and Art 26 2.6 Improve Decision Making 30 3. The Action Plan 34 The Actions for Coast North 36 The Actions for Coast South 38 The Actions for The Port 40 The Actions for The Parks 42 The Actions for The Inner 44 The Actions for The East North 46 The Actions for The East South 48 Keep Informed 51 OPEN SPACE STRATEGY 2021-2026 The City of PAE is a unique ensuring that there is a large amount urban environment and located of good quality open space across the in a region that provides close PAE region for our diverse and growing connections between residential population. living, a prosperous commercial and industrial sector and a This strategy provides the framework natural environment for outdoor for the way we plan, develop and provide activities and nature-based these open spaces for our community. tourism destinations. Our aim is to ensure that everyone in We have a rich maritime history and a our community has access to open spaces vibrant arts and cultural ecology. We and sporting and recreational facilities to Claire Boan are proud of our Aboriginal heritage and support health and wellbeing, play, leisure local Kaurna culture, and acknowledge and social inclusion. Mayor and value the significant contribution made by Aboriginal people to our City We have identified our key challenges through their maintenance and sharing of for the short and long term, and culture and connection to country. developed six strategic outcomes that will inform our decision making and Our built and natural environment is planning so we can deliver real open important to us, and we have been space and recreational outcomes for our pioneers in the management and community. promotion of our heritage and strongly advocate for continued heritage We will continue to invest in our open protection and conservation across the space, sporting and recreational facilities, region. as we shape PAE’s future as a liveable, sustainable and healthy City. With a long and rich sporting history, we value the fundamental role sport plays in the health and wellbeing of our community and we have dedicated reserves, playgrounds and coastal parks to enable us to remain active and healthy. These open spaces are valuable to our Claire Boan community and we are committed to Mayor, City of Port Adelaide Enfield 1 1. Our Context Introduction Purpose of the Strategy The Strategy Includes At the City of PAE we recognise that open space is Our aim is to make sure that the way we plan and provide Strategic Outcomes - what we want to achieve for our valuable to our community. It creates places where open space meets the diverse needs of our community community. These are based on research, analysis and people love to be, which not only supports health and and responds to changing demographics and community what our community told us wellbeing and promotes community connections, but expectations, whilst at the same time managing our Strategic Directions - what we are going to do to deliver also protects the environment. We are committed to resources. the strategic outcomes ensuring that there is a large amount of good quality This Strategy provides a guide for the development and open space across our council area. Priority projects - what we are going to focus on first to provision of open space now and into the future. Our drive the implementation of the strategy Open Space includes all land which is publicly owned goal is to ensure that everyone in our community has and managed and is publicly accessible for community access to open space to support play, recreation, health The Action Plan - what we aim to do at specific open use. This includes spaces such as sporting grounds and and wellbeing, and social inclusion. The directions and space sites to achieve the strategic outcomes and golf courses, parks and reserves, linear parks along projects identified within this strategy will be integrated directions the coast, river systems, wetlands and stormwater into the City of PAE’s Asset Management Planning, Long The Background Report - the evidence base for the reserves, natural areas, plazas or town squares, and Term Financial Planning and Capital Works Program. Strategy, including the new Open Space Framework. The streetscapes. While Council is the principle owner The development of this strategy has been based on Report forms a compendium to the Strategy and will be of public open space in the City there are also areas research into industry trends and usage data, a needs used to guide relevant policy and operational decision owned and managed by State Government agencies. analysis identifying the provision, distribution, community making. The Open Space Strategy 2020 is a revision and expectations and development of our open space and any The Background Report can be accessed from: update of the Open Space Plan (2013). other relevant information and mapping. https://haveyoursay.cityofpae.sa.gov.au/open-space-strategy 2 1. OUR CONTEXT OPEN SPACE STRATEGY 2021-2026 OUTER HARBOR Open Space in City of PAE Legend NORTH HAVEN OSBORNE Railway Line Industry TAPEROO Local Government Open Space State LegendGovernment Open Space LARGS NORTH IndustryRoadsCouncilStatisticalRailway OpenLine Planning Space Area PETERHEAD LARGS BAY BIRKENHEAD WINGFIELD SEMAPHORE GILLMAN NEW WALKLEY HEIGHTS EXETER PORT DRY CREEK GEPPS CROSS VALLEY VIEW GLANVILLE PORT OTTOWAY NORTHFIELD ADELAIDE SEMAPHORE ANGLE OAKDEN GILLES PLAINS SOUTH ETHELTON ROSEWATER PARK NORTHGATE MANSFIELD KILBURN PARK REGENCY ENFIELD HOLDEN HILL PARK QUEENSTOWN BLAIR CLEARVIEW HILLCREST ALBERTON ATHOL LIGHTSVIEW WINDSOR GARDENS DERNANCOURT WOODVILLE GREENACRES GARDENS FERRYDEN PARK SEFTON HAMPSTEAD GARDENS PARK BROADVIEW CROYDON DUDLEY MANNINGHAM KLEMZIG PARK PARK DEVON PARK 3 1. OUR CONTEXT The Benefits of Open Space Access to natural areas or views of nature can assist in Areas with open space and green leafy streets can at a Glance physical healing and reducing stress. increase the value of housing. Planting trees in parks and streets can slow stormwater Trees are effective at reducing air pollution, including ground- runoff and increase water infiltration in soils. level ozone, sulphur dioxide, smog and particulate matter. Adults, adolescents and children who live within walking Many species of plants and animals depend on green Living within walking distance of good quality parks and distance of parks are more likely to use them and be spaces to survive in cities, providing habitat for animals green neighbourhoods has been associated with improved more physically active. and ecosystem for plants. mental health. Parks and landscape areas can effectively reduce the Children who have access to open space have opportunities Open space encourages social interaction and development of urban heat island effect, improving human thermal to explore, create, and learn which are important for their social skills, improves social networks, increases community comfort and reducing the risk of heat- related illnesses. mental, physical and social development. cohesion and pride, and improves community safety. 4 OPEN SPACE STRATEGY 2021-2026 The Key Challenges for the Next Five Years The following key challenges have been identified through research and analysis of existing open space networks and findings from community engagement undertaken as part of the development of this strategy. The background research is provided in detail in the Ensuring natural, cultural and built heritage is protected, Ensuring that our open space and facilities are accessible Background Report which can be accessed from: respected and celebrated as part of the future and inclusive to provide everyone in our community the https://haveyoursay.cityofpae.sa.gov.au/open-space-strategy development of the City and community. opportunity to participate in activities and promote social inclusion. Building resilience and adaptation to projected climate Upgrading our aging sporting facilities to be functional, Ensuring that there is a good provision of open space and change impacts including environmental and social efficient and fit-for-purpose and support our community’s green infrastructure across the City of PAE considering impacts through the provision, design and management of sports goals. urbanisation and increasing residential densities. both Local and State Government owned open space. 5 1. OUR CONTEXT OPEN SPACE STRATEGY 2021-2026 | DRAFT A strategic approach to planning The City Plan ECONOMY We are a thriving economy and a 2030 sets the business-friendly City Place Based Strategy overall vision for our city under five COMMUNITY We are a safe, vibrant, inclusive and welcoming themes and a set of city for our residents, businesses and visitors alike indicators. The Open Space Strategy works in ENVIRONMENT & HERITAGE We are a low carbon, water sensitive and climate conjunction with the Active Recreation resilient City and our built heritage is protected, Facilities Plan to deliver open space embraced and celebrated and recreation outcomes for our community. It refers to and aligns with the City Plan 2030 and other strategic PLACEMAKING plans and will be incorporated into We are a unique and distinctive collection of the City of PAE’s business plan, annual active