Social Impact Assessment 'Chapel Vision' Structure Plan: Stonnington City Council

Social Impact Assessment 'Chapel Vision' Structure Plan
Stonnington City Council June 2007
'Chapel Vision' Structure Plan
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Revision History Revision Revision Date Authorised Details Name/Position Draft Report Chapel Vision Social Impact Assessment Draft Report Chapel Vision Social Impact Assessment Draft Report Chapel Vision Social Impact Assessment Report Chapel Vision Social Impact Assessment Report Chapel Vision Social Impact Assessment Report Chapel Vision Social Impact Assessment Ruth Davies Principal Social Consultant Ruth Davies Principal Social Planner Ruth Davies Principal Social Planner Ruth Davies Principal Social Planner Ruth Davies Principal Social Planner Ruth Davies Principal Social Planner Signature
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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction 1.1 Background 1.2 Background to the SIA 1.3 Purpose Social Impact Variables 2.1 Social Impact Assessment Variables 2.2 State and Local Social Policy Context 2.2.1 Legislative Context 2.2.2 Policy Context 2.2.3 Local Council Policies 2.3 A Vision for the Study Area Policy Assessment Framework 3.1 Vision Gap Analysis Consultation Current Demographics and Housing 5.1 Demographic, Socio-economic and Housing Characteristics 5.1.1 Population Projections 5.1.2 Other Demographic Data Future Demographics and Housing 6.1 Proposed Changes in Central Hub 6.1.1 Chapel Vision Recommendations 6.1.2 Development Scenarios 6.1.3 Future Population 6.2 Proposed Changes in Jam Factory Environs 6.2.1 Chapel Vision Recommendations 6.2.2 Development Scenarios 6.2.3 Future Population 6.3 Proposed Changes Forrest Hill Environs 6.3.1 Chapel Vision Recommendations 6.3.2 Development Scenarios 6.3.3 Future Population Summary of Social Impacts 7.1 Central Hub 7.2 Jam Factory Environs 7.3 Forrest Hill Environs Social Indicators 8.1 Sustainable Transport and Local Movement 8.2 Community Character 8.3 The Environment 8.4 Health and Wellbeing 8.5 Rights to Employment and Education 8.6 Access to and Need for Community Services and Facilities 8.7 Housing Conclusion 1 1 2 3 5 5 5 5 5 7 7 9 19 20 21 21 21 22 25 25 25 25 27 27 27 27 28 29 29 29 29 30 30 39 46 51 52 53 55 56 57 59 60 61
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Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C: Appendix D:
Chapel Vision: A Vision for the Study Area Key Demographic and Socio-Economic Characteristics for Local Areas of: Prahran and South Yarra Local Areas Developable Areas Forrest Hill Residential Development Scenarios
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List of Tables Table 1: Policy Assessment Framework Table 2: Precinct 1: South Yarra (Toorak Road) Table 3: Precinct 2: Prahran (Central) Table 4: Development Scenarios for Central Hub Mix of Uses Table 5: Development Scenarios for Jam Factory Environs - Mix of Uses Table 6: Social indicators Sustainable Transport and Movement Table 7: Social Indicators Community Character Table 8: Social Indicators The Environment Table 9: Social Indicators Health and Wellbeing Table 10: Social Indicators Rights to Employment and Education Table 11: Social Indicators Access to and Need for Community Services and Facilities Table 12: Social Indicators - Housing Table 13: Key Statistics (summary statistics) Table 14: Age Structure: Age Group (years) Table 15: Country of Birth Top 10 Overseas Birthplaces Table 16: Country of Birth Table 17: Table Weekly Household Income Table 18 Household Income Quartiles Table 19: Employment Status Table 20: Industry Table 21: Key Statistics (Summary Statistics) Table 22: Age Structure Table 23 Country of Birth Top 10 Overseas Birthplaces Table 24 Country of Birth Table 25: Weekly Household Income Table 26 Household Income Quartiles Table 27 Employment Status Table 28: Industry List of Figures Figure 1: Study Area Division by Precinct Figure 2: Chapel Vision Investigation Areas Figure 3: Hierarchy of Social Policy Figure 4: City of Stonnington Community Profile Local Areas Figure 5: City of Stonnington SEIFA Index of relative socio-economic disadvantage. Figure 6: Chapel Vision Indicators Figure 7: Map of Prahran Figure 8: Map of South Yarra
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1.0
Introduction
As part of the overall development of a structure plan for the Chapel Vision Activity Centre, Maunsell were engaged by Stonnington City Council to undertake a social impact assessment of the structure plan elements. The social impact assessment included two main phases: Development of a social context paper that sets out the links between the elements of Chapel Vision and the local and regional social planning context, which was used to indicate potential gaps in the vision for Chapel Street A social impact assessment of three key change areas, which involved modelling the potential changes to the community profile and social functioning of these areas and assessing their social impacts.
Both phases of the SIA project are reported in this document.
1.1
Background
The Prahran/South Yarra activity centre was nominated as a Principal Activity Centre in Melbourne 2030. This necessitated the preparation of a Structure Plan for the area branded as Chapel Vision. This area extends two kilometres along Chapel Street between the Yarra River (north) and Dandenong Road (south), and is bisected by Commercial Road/Malvern Road, Greville Street and High Street. It also incorporates 1.1 kilometres of Toorak Road and environs at its northern end, between Punt Road and Rockley Gardens. The study area comprises three precincts, South Yarra (Toorak Road), Prahran (Central) and Windsor (Education) as shown in Figure 1 below. To date, a Chapel Vision Issues and Opportunities Paper (August 2006) has been developed by consultants (MGS Architects) with a Draft Structure Plan scheduled to be completed by late October and the final Plan finalised by the end of December 2006. Council also engaged a number of subconsultants to prepare a range of technical studies to inform the Chapel Vision Structure Plan, including the social impact assessment. It is important to note that the Social Development Division of Council has been actively engaged in development of the Chapel Vision Issues and Opportunities Paper. This has included the integration of the social policy framework into the principles and framework for Chapel Vision.
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Figure 1: Study Area Division by Precinct
Source: Chapel Vision Draft Issues and Opportunities Paper (March 2006)
1.2

Background to the SIA

Initial workshop with key Council staff to define the scope of the SIA Development of a social context paper Consultation with key Council officers and Councillors. Consultation involved: A meeting with the project steering group A workshop with Council officers for preliminary identification and assessment of social issues Involvement in a workshop with Councillors and the project team that was aimed to clarify key aspects of the structure plan
The key stages in developing the SIA are listed below:
A social impact assessment of three key change / investigation areas Identification of social indicators to measure the progress and achievement of Chapel Vision.
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1.3
Purpose
The overall aim of the SIA is: 1. To identify the key social drivers affecting how the activity centre and its precincts should develop in the future, including: Documentation of a social vision statement for each precinct (to support existing precinct statements) Identification of the key state and local social and strategic planning context Linking of these to the structure plan outcomes 2. To identify the social impacts of proposals in the Chapel Vision structure plan for three case study areas nominated as areas of significant change 3. To make recommendations on how social impacts can be either mitigated or enhanced as appropriate 4. To identify social indicators for monitoring and evaluation purposes 5. To provide a SIA framework for future application in structure planning. The social context sections of the report address the first aim above. We have also developed a framework tool to identify and analyse the social impacts of the Chapel Vision Structure Plan which is set out in Section 7. Section 8 sets out the key social indicators that can be used to assess the progress and achievements of Chapel Vision. The SIA considers recommendations made in the Chapel Vision Issues and Opportunities Paper for the following areas (referred to as investigation areas): Investigation Area One: The Central Hub. This area is broadly defined by Grattan Street to the west, Commercial Road to the north, Essex Street to the east and the Prahran Town Hall to the south. Within this area the Cato Street car park site was further investigated. It is important to note that there are several key sites adjacent to the Central Hub including the Prahran Market, Elizabeth Street car park and the Office of Housing Horace Petty site. Whilst these sites are included within the Chapel Vision study area their investigation is beyond the scope of this SIA. Investigation Area Two: Jam Factory Environs. This area is south of the Jam Factory and bounded by the Office of Housing property to the south, Bray Street to the east and Palfreyman Street to the west. Investigation Area Three: Forrest Hill Environs. Defined as the area covered by the Forrest Hill Structure Plan and bounded by the rail line, Toorak Road, Chapel Street and the Yarra River.
The investigation areas are shown in Figure 2 on Page 4. At present Council does not have a formal SIA policy. A Draft SIA Discussion Paper was prepared in January 2006, which recommends Council: Considers the range of application of Social Impact Assessment for the City of Stonnington and establish a working group to oversee the development, implementation and review of Social and Health Impact Assessment.
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Figure 2: Chapel Vision Investigation Areas
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Social Impact Variables
This section sets out the social impact variables that were applied to the Chapel Vision SIA. The variables were based on categories from the International Association of Impact Assessment (IAIA). The priority variables were ranked based on our analysis of the State and local social policy context.
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Social Impact Assessment Variables
The IAIA identified the following social impact variables, (also cited in the Stonnington Draft SIA Discussion Paper), as a way to conceptualise social impacts. Social impacts are changes to one or more of the following: Peoples way of life: that is, how they live, work, play and interact with one another on a day-today basis Their culture: that is, their shared beliefs, customs, values and language or dialect Their community: its cohesion, stability, character, services and facilities Their political systems: the extent to which people are able to participate in decisions that affect their lives, the level of democratisation that is taking place, and the resources provided for this purpose Their environment: the quality of the air and water people use; the availability and quality of the food they eat; the level of hazard or risk, dust and noise they are exposed to; the adequacy of sanitation, their physical safety, and their access to and control over resources Their health and wellbeing: health is a state of complete physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity Their personal and property rights: particularly whether people are economically affected, or experience personal disadvantage which may include a violation of their civil liberties Their fears and aspirations: their perceptions about their safety, their fears about the future of their community, and their aspirations for their future and the future of their children.1
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2.2.1
State and Local Social Policy Context

Legislative Context
Planning & Environment Act 1987 The Act states that an objective of the State Planning Policy Framework (SPPF), is to ensure that the effects on the environment are considered and provide for explicit consideration of social and economic effects when decisions are made about land and development of the land. Clause 60(1A) of the Act, allows Council, as the planning authority, to consider any significant social and economic effects of the use of development for which the application is made. 2.2.2 Policy Context
Figure 3 (Page 6) sets out the hierarchy of social policy that has been utilised to develop the social indicators and assessment framework for Chapel Vision.
Vanclay, F. 2003 Social Impact Assessment: International Principles, for the International Association of Impact Assessment www.iaia.org
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Figure 3: Hierarchy of Social Policy
State
Victorian Planning Provisions
Melbourne 2030
A Fairer Victoria
Inner Regional Housing Statement
Inner Melbourne Action Plan
Regional
Local
Council Plan
Local Planning Policy Framework
Municipal Public Health Plan
Local Council Policies
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Key themes within the higher order policies include: Diversity: Support and celebrate cultural and social diversity through the provision of a range of housing affordability and diversity and the provision of a range of services and facilities. Sustainability: Ensuring changes to land use and development are sustainable environmentally, socially, economically, and culturally. Access and Connectivity: Through integrated transport systems and co-ordinated development of all transport nodes with priority given to improved walking, cycling and public transport. Liveability & Managing Change: Manage change and accommodate increase residential densities whilst maintaining neighbourhood character and liveability. Social Justice: Ensuring the equitable distribution of resources and that disadvantaged groups in society are supported.
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Local Council Policies
The following local policies are relevant to the social policy context: Access and Inclusion Plan (2004) Aquatics Strategy (currently being developed) Bicycle Strategy (2005) Community Safety Plan (2006-2009) Consultation Strategy (2004) Multicultural Action Plan (1998) Municipal Early Years Plan (2004) Open Space Strategy (currently being reviewed) Reconciliation Action Plan (2005) Recreational Plan (currently being developed) Road Safety Strategy (2000-2005) (currently being reviewed) Sustainable Environment Strategy (2005) Youth Strategy (2000 2002) (currently under review).
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A Vision for the Study Area
The draft visions developed for the Chapel Vision study area and each of the precincts are provided below. The Visions were developed by the urban designers and were based on community consultation and discussions with stakeholders, key interest groups and government agencies. The Visions provide the overarching direction for the strategic objectives and outcomes for the Chapel Vision study area and each of the three precincts. The Vision for the Chapel Vision study area is: A safe and sustainable place enriched by its distinctive social and cultural diversity and inclusion, creative enterprises, economic vitality, movement networks, liveability, distinctive neighbourhoods and high quality public spaces. The Vision for the Windsor precinct is: A distinctive, community oriented urban village energised by the interaction and diversity of creative, educational, residential and community uses and underpinned by a well integrated movement network.
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The Vision for the Prahran precinct is: The re-vitalised civic, entertainment, social and historic core of the Chapel Vision area and the heart of the Prahran Community. The Vision for South Yarra precinct is: A transformed employment, living and tourism hub founded on high quality, integrated public transport, convenient neighbourhood shopping and attractive networks of streets and spaces. A range of objectives and desired outcomes related to the draft visions is provided in Appendix A. One objective of the SIA was to identify any gaps in the Vision statement for each precinct from the social perspective. The gap analysis is provided in Section 3.1 below.
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Policy Assessment Framework
The following policy assessment framework identifies connections and gaps between the social impact variables, the key State and Local government social policy statements and the Chapel Vision precinct statements for the investigation areas identified in Section 1.2. The social impact variables, whilst derived from the IAIA framework, have been shaped to suit the local context by considering the state and local policy framework.
Table 1: Policy Assessment Framework
Social Impact Variable Sustainable Transport & Local Movement Interruptions to movement patterns. Sustainable transport options including public transport, cycling and pedestrian paths.
Key Policy Statements Melbourne 2030 Upgrade public transport services to connect activity centres and make existing services more reliable and efficient. (Direction 8, Policies 8.1, 8.2, 8.4) Co-ordinate development of all transport modes to develop an efficient and safe network. Give more priority to cycling and walking in planning urban development. (Direction 8, Policies 8.5 & 8.7)
Chapel Vision precinct vision statements Windsor Provide greater connectivity and safety for pedestrian/cyclists with improved access to educational institutions, nearby parklands and sustainable transport networks. Highly pedestrianised hub around Windsor Station. Maximise access to Windsor car park and James Street car park. Improve walkability and access to key attractors. Accessible and pedestrian dominated environment.
A Fairer Victoria: Improve public transport. (Strategy 12.3)
State Planning Policy Framework (SPPF) Integrate land use and transport planning around existing and planned declared highways, railways, principal bus routes and tram lines. (Cl. 18.01)
Prahran Enhance the quality of the pedestrian environment, improving walkability, access and amenity. Improve provisions for sustainable transport. Maximise access to and efficiency of Council owned/managed car parks.
IMAP Ensure Inner Melbourne Region is accessible throughout by walking, cycling and public transport. (Strategies 2 & 4) Minimise the growing impact of traffic congestion. (Strategy 3)
South Yarra
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Social Impact Variable
Key Policy Statements LPPF To achieve the integration of land use with the transport network, for the benefit of all users. To maintain the effective functioning of roads and streets. To maintain and enhance pedestrian amenity and safety. To ensure future increases in demand for parking are met by parallel increases in parking supply. (Cl. 21.12)
Chapel Vision precinct vision statements Improve accessibility with South Yarra Station redevelopment as a principal transport node. Provide new links to better connect Forrest Hill with the Yarra River. Improve walkability and activate side streets. Maximise access to and efficiency of existing car parks. Revitalise Toorak Road and improve walkability.
Bicycle Strategy Guide for the development of Stonningtons bicycle network.
Community Character Community cohesion, stability and tolerance. Social pro-activity and resilience. Opportunities for social interaction and participation. Access to information Inclusiveness and alienation. Community character and identity. Cultural and social diversity. Sense of hope and belonging.
Melbourne 2030 Recognise and protect cultural identity, heritage values; neighbourhood character and sense of place. (Direction 5, policies 5.2 & 5.4). Increase access to arts, recreation and other cultural facilities. (Direction 6, policy 6.4) Implement Melbourne 2030 in an integrated way that involves the community. (Direction 9, policy 9.5).
Windsor Consolidate its neighbourhood centre role with a range of food shops and local services uses. Improve the public realm with urban design principles for Chapel Street that express the identity of Windsor. Identify and develop gateway sites to Chapel Vision. Enhanced quality streets and public spaces.
Inner Region Housing Statement To achieve and value social and cultural diversity in the Inner Region community; To support and maximise local connections and social interaction in the public and private realm through good design of residential development. (Objectives 2.1 & 2.3)
Prahran Enhance Prahrans vibrant, mixed use character and economic and social mix. Establish Prahran as a community hub. Ensure that the heritage significance of Chapel Street is conserved. Improve the public realm with urban design principles for Chapel Street that express the
Council Plan Promote community identity through cultural and leisure activities including the provision of open communication
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Key Policy Statements and the provision of information. (Strategic Objective: Opportunity). LPPF Maintain the distinctive character of Stonningtons residential areas and ensure that use and development is consistent with the character and amenity of the area. (Cl. 21.05-3, 21.08-2, 22.02) Establish an identity and community focus for Stonningtons commercial areas. (Cl. 21.10) Recognise, conserve and enhance places of historic significance. (Cl. 22.04)
Chapel Vision precinct vision statements identity of Prahran. Consolidate the northern end of this precinct having a boutique fashion and entertainment focus.
South Yarra Redefine South Yarra as an employment / residential / living and entertainment hub, capitalising on its proximity to Forrest Hill. Promote a sense of place. Identify and develop gateway sites to Chapel Vision. Become a vibrant shopping and entertainment destination for an increasing number of residents. Improve the public realm of Toorak Road with urban design principles that express the identity of the South Yarras sub precincts. Perform a neighbourhood centre role west of the railway line
Access and Inclusion Plan Physical access to public domain; access to Council information; planning for an inclusive environment.
Community safety plan Community strengthening and partnerships.
Municipal Early Years Plan Integrated planning and provision of services and facilities for children in their early years. Improved range of quality of universal services. Plan and advocate for services that respond to families and children with additional needs.
Reconciliation Plan Learn, appreciate and understand the value of true reconciliation to the whole community. Youth Strategy
Promote sense of belonging and empowerment amongst
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Key Policy Statements young people with the community. Improve the provision and co-ordination of services for young people. Promote employment opportunities. Ensure Stonnington is responsive to youth issues.
Chapel Vision precinct vision statements
Community Consultation Strategy Ensure effective community consultation through an integrated and holistic approach, use of technologies, training and support. Windsor Greening of the Windsor area.
The Environment Access to a clean environment including air and water quality; noise and odour. Aesthetically clean and appealing environment.
Melbourne 2030 Promote good urban design to make the environment more liveable and attractive. (Direction 5, policy 5.1) Promote excellent neighbourhood design to create attractive, walkable and diverse communities through excellent neighbourhood design. (Direction 5, policy 5.5) Ensure that land-use and transport planning and infrastructure provision contribute to improved air quality. (Direction 7, policy 7.6)
Prahran Enhance land use capabilities, resolving interfaces between conflicting night/day time and visitor/residential uses.
South Yarra Improved aesthetics of South Yarra environment.
SPPF To assist the control of noise effects on sensitive land uses. (Cl. 15.05-1) To encourage land use and development that is consistent with the efficient use of energy and the minimisation of greenhouse gas emissions. (Cl. 12.05-1)
IRHS
To protect the heritage assets, neighbourhood character
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Key Policy Statements and amenity of established residential areas. (Objective 1.1) Ensure housing that is environmentally sustainable. (Objective 2.3)
IMAP Celebrate inner Melbournes 19 century heritage. (Strategy 1) Improve the environmental performance of the Inner Melbourne Region. (Strategy 9)
Council Plan Promote sustainability of the citys natural and built environment. (Strategic Objective; Sustainability)
LPPF To minimise impacts of use and development on the natural environment. (Cl 21.04-2) Windsor Develop as a learning/arts hub. Prahran Provide opportunity for new medium density residential and commercial development in the Jam Factory and Environs. South Yarra Improve linkages with to adjacent parklands, neighbourhoods and existing shared, pedestrian / cycling routes.
Health and wellbeing Level of physical safety and health. Access to and control over resources.
Melbourne 2030 Improve community safety and encourage neighbourhood design that makes people feel safe. (Direction 5; policy 5.3)
Council Plan Encourage positive health, wellbeing and safety in our community. (Strategic Objective; Wellbeing)
MPHP
To maintain and improve mental health of the community through the provision of affordable housing. To increase the opportunities for physical activity for
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Key Policy Statements Stonnington residents. Community Safety Plan Develop safe streets and neighbourhoods; transport, access and movement.
Sustainable Environment Strategy Contribute to a clearer local and regional air environment; reduce Stonningtons greenhouse emissions; reduce the long-term decline in native vegetation; reduce waste and water consumption
Road Safety Strategy: Reduce road fatalities and serious road accidents in Stonnington. Windsor Maintain and encourage the diverse range of retail, business and the emerging caf scene. Maximise development potential of the Windsor car park and James St car park.
Rights to Employment and Education Peoples opportunity / capacity to take part in education Peoples opportunity / capacity to access and maintain employment.
Melbourne 2030 Build up activity centres as a focus for high-quality development, activity and living for the whole community. (Direction 1; policy 1.1) Create opportunities for innovation and the knowledge economy within existing and emerging industries, research and education. (Direction 4; policy 4.4)
Prahran SPPF To encourage the concentration of major retail, commercial, administrative, entertainment and cultural developments into activity centres which provide a variety of land uses and are highly accessible to the community. (Cl 17.01-1) Support the distinct and diverse character of Activity Improve the range of commercial, retail, housing, business, tourist, cultural, employment and community activities.
South Yarra Experience a significant increase in residents and workers in the Forrest Hill key change
IMAP
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Key Policy Statements Centres. (Strategy 6) Promote the Inner Melbourne Region as a tourism destination. (Strategy 11)
Chapel Vision precinct vision statements area that will emerge as a sophisticated, contemporary high density residential and employment area. Strengthen the retail and entertainment position of the Chapel Street/Toorak road gateway to the activity centres with redevelopment of strategic sites including the Fun Factory and Como Centre.
IRHS To ensure appropriate (affordable and relevant) housing is available to accommodate key worker groups of the Inner Region. (Objective 1.2)
Council Plan Promote activities that facilitate growth in the economy. (Strategic Objective; Prosperity)
LPPF Provide opportunities to enhance the economic viability and effectiveness of Stonningtons retailing areas. (Cl. 21.09-1) Windsor Provide additional public spaces in locations with high concentrations of pedestrians including Swinburne University and Windsor Station.
Access to and Need for Community Services and Facilities Access to a range of community services and facilities. Services/facilities appropriate for life stage / culturally appropriate. Meeting spaces / venues Recreation, health and leisure. Equitable distribution of community services and
Melbourne 2030 Improve the quality and distribution of local open space. (Direction 5; policy 5.6) Rectify gaps in the network of metropolitan open space and ensure long-term protection of public open space. (Direction 5; policy 5.6 & 5.7) Plan for a more equitable distribution of social infrastructure (Direction 6, policy 6.2). Plan urban development to make jobs and community services more accessible. (Direction 8, policy 8.3)
Prahran Improve the range of cultural, and community activities. Encourage an accessible and diverse range of community / cultural services and facilities. Maximise the green open space area of existing parklands, and identify opportunities
A Fairer Victoria Plan for, provide and improve a range of social services
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Social Impact Variable facilities. Access to and equitable distribution of open space.
Key Policy Statements and facilities including kindergarten programs; Aboriginal housing and community facilities; community based mental health services; Make Victorian a more accessible place for people with a disability; Modernise neighbourhood houses; Expand the neighbourhood renewal program; Promote schools as community facilities; Support local government planning for areas of need (new social and physical infrastructure. (Strategies 10, 11, & 12)
Chapel Vision precinct vision statements for new public spaces in key change areas/significant sites. South Yarra Encourage injection of vital services and facilities. Improve linkages to adjacent parklands, neighbourhoods and existing shared, pedestrian/cycling routes. Improved provision of open space.
SPPF To assist creation of a diverse and integrated network of public open space commensurate with the needs of the community. (Cl. 15.10-1)
IMAP Complete the regional open space network. (Strategy 10)
IRHS To resource the timely provision of social and physical infrastructure to support a growing population and changing life stage and cycle needs. (Objective 3.1)
Council Plan Encourage positive health, wellbeing and safety in our community through the provision of a range of community, cultural and leisure services and facilities. (Strategic Objective; wellbeing)
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Key Policy Statements LPPF To provide community services that are the equitable, flexible and can be readily adapted to match population changes and changing community needs. (Cl 21.13-2) To ensure contributions are made for the acquisition and development of open space. (Cl 22.01) To accommodate, wherever possible, the future use and development needs of institutional uses. Ensure they integrate well with the surrounding community. (Cl. 21.152 & 22.16)
Multicultural Action Plan Delivery of responsive services to the municipalitys ethnically and linguistically diverse residents. Windsor Maintain a mix of housing with key change areas/significant sites providing the potential for affordable housing outcomes. Maximise development potential of the Windsor car park and James St car park.
Housing Accommodation of housing growth. Access to affordable and appropriate housing. Access to social housing.
Melbourne 2030 Local a substantial proportion of new housing in or close to activity centres and other strategic redevelopment sites that offer good access to services and transport. (Direction 1, policy 1.3) Increase the supply of well-located affordable housing. (Direction 6. policy 6.1)
Prahran A Fairer Victoria Boost access to affordable housing. (Strategy 7) Ensure that the Office of Housing properties maintain their existing number of public housing dwellings whilst significantly adding to the social and affordable housing stock redevelopment of the existing walk-up housing. Improve the range of housing. Provide a significant opportunity for new medium density residential and commercial
SPPF Encourage residential development that is environmentally sustainable. Encourage opportunities urban consolidation. (Cl. 16.011)
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Key Policy Statements Encourage the development of well-designed mediumdensity housing. (Cl. 16.02-1)
Chapel Vision precinct vision statements development in the Jam Factory and Environs. South Yarra Experience a significant increase in residents and workers in Forrest Hill to emerge as a sophisticated, high density residential and employment area.
IMAP Plan to accommodate 90,000 more dwellings by 2030. (Strategy 5)
IRHS To achieve housing growth in locations that have the capacity and propensity for change. (Objective 1.1) To increase the diversity and adaptability of the regions housing stock to better meet increasingly diverse household structures, lifestyle and cultural needs, income levels and life cycle stages. (Objective 2.1) To increase the provision of well located affordable and social housing. (Objective 2.2)
LPPF Maintain housing diversity and provide housing choice to meet the needs of Stonningtons population. (Cl. 21.07-1) To maintain and enhance the residential character and amenity of residential areas. (Cl. 22.05-2 7 22.06-2) To promote the regeneration of the Forrest Hill Precinct whilst respecting its existing heritage places. (Cl. 22.17-2)
MPHP To improve the mental health of the community through the provision of affordable housing.
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3.1
Vision Gap Analysis
This section considers the policy context provided in Table 1 and highlights policy areas which could be emphasised further in the Chapel Vision structure plan. These policy areas include: Windsor Recreation and leisure: ensure there are a range of healthy recreational and leisure opportunities available to a broad cross-section of the community. Community facilities and services: ensure a range of services and facilities are available to support a growing population. Community engagement: support interaction and engagement between residents, businesses and institutions with a focus on the needs of students. Open space: provide accessible and quality local open space. Housing: increase dwelling diversity and affordability to support the needs of a diverse population. Sustainability: improve environmental performance through efficient energy use and minimisation of greenhouse gases.
Prahran Recreation and leisure: ensure there are a range of healthy recreational and leisure opportunities available to a broad cross-section of the community. Community facilities and services: ensure a range of services and facilities to support a growing population with a focus on the needs of students, persons of diverse origins, families and children. Community engagement: support interaction and engagement within the local neighbourhood and between surrounding neighbourhoods. Community safety: improve safety and encourage neighbourhood design that makes people feel safe. Open space: provide accessible and quality of local open space. Housing: increase dwelling diversity and affordability to support the needs of a diverse population. Sustainability: improve environmental performance through efficient use of energy and minimisation of greenhouse gases.
South Yarra Community engagement: increase interaction and engagement within the local neighbourhood and between surrounding neighbourhoods. Leisure and recreation: ensure there are a range of healthy recreational and leisure opportunities available to a broad cross-section of the community. Community facilties and services: ensure a range of services and facilities to support a growing population with a focus on the needs of older adults. Housing: increase dwelling diversity to support the needs of a diverse population. Sustainability: Improve environmental performance through the efficient use of energy and minimisation of greenhouse gases.
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4.0
Consultation
Consultation for the Social Impact Assessment involved two consultation workshops and one Steering Group meeting. The first workshop, with Key Council staff, was held on the 29th August 2006 and facilitated by Ruth Davies, Project Manager and Frances Hoban Senior Social Planner. The focus of this workshop was the preliminary identification of social impacts. These issues have been listed and expanded in Section 7 of this report. The Steering Group meeting was held on the 24th August 2006. An overview of progress and issues was discussed with consultants at the meeting. Key points of note in relation to the SIA are: Impact from increased residential densities and the sustainability and quality of open space and recreational facilities Need for consensus on future development scenarios and affordable housing ratios Majority of affordable housing will be located in the Prahran precinct on the Office of Housing Horace Petty site. Capacity assessments of existing community services and facilities will not be undertaken as part of the SIA Any predictive modelling for community services needs to be reconciled with capacity limitations
The second workshop, held on the 12th September 2006, was facilitated by Jon Brock, General Manager of Planning & Development, City of Stonnington and Rob McGauran; Director of MGS Architects (lead consultants). The workshop was attended by Councillors, members of the Steering Group and key Council Staff. A brief presentation of the SIA work to date and matters which require in principle agreement was provided in the workshop. Important points discussed and clarified at this workshop include: Boundaries of the Chapel Vision study area. Vision statements. Proposed intensity of development for key uses: retail, office, residential, transport, open space and community facilities / services. Design responses to key development sites / change areas. Public transport improvements.
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5.1
Current Demographics and Housing

Demographic, Socio-economic and Housing Characteristics
This section identifies the key demographic, socio-economic and housing trends and forecasts within the City of Stonnington. Population forecasts are sourced from the Stonnington Community Profile prepared by ID Consulting. 5.1.1 Population Projections
Population forecasts (tables 2 and 3 below) are provided on a Chapel Vision precinct basis.
Table 2: Precinct 1: South Yarra (Toorak Road)
Summary Data 2006 Total population Resident population in non-private dwellings Resident population in private dwellings Households Dwellings Average household size 14051 234 13817 7449 8754 1.85 2021 17101 234 16868 9201 10801 1.83
An increase of 3,050 persons is projected in Precinct 1: South Yarra, (which contains the Forrest Hill environs), between 2006 and 2021. The number of dwellings will increase by 2,047 over this same period.
Table 3: Precinct 2: Prahran (Central)
Summary Data 2001 Total population Resident population in non-private dwellings Resident population in private dwellings Households Dwellings Average household size 31,492 862 30,630 16,268 18,285 1.88 2021 36,167 862 35,305 19,053 21,345 1.85
An increase of 4,675 persons is projected in Precinct 2: Prahran, (which contains the Jam Factory environs and Central Hub), between 2006 and 2021. The number of dwellings will increase by 3,069 over this same period.
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5.1.2
Other Demographic Data
Other demographic data in the Stonnington Community Profile is provided on a local area, SLA and municipal wide basis. The local areas of South Yarra (which contains the Forrest Hill environs and Jam Factory environs) and Prahran (containing the Central Hub), have been selected to document further demographic trends in this report. Full details of socio-economic characteristics and trends for local areas of South Yarra and Prahran are provided in Appendix B: Demographic and Socio-Economic Characteristics Local Areas.
Figure 4: City of Stonnington Community Profile Local Areas
Source: Stonnington Community Profile (ID Consulting)
The SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-Economic Disadvantage for the City of Stonnington is mapped by Collector District in Figure 5 (overleaf). It reveals pockets of low income families and people with little training and in unskilled occupations, (as indicated by low scores) within Prahran.
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Figure 5: City of Stonnington SEIFA Index of relative socio-economic disadvantage.
Other key characteristics for both Prahran and South Yarra include: The dominant age profile for both local areas was young adults aged 25-35 years in 2001. This dominant age cohort will continue to prevail to 2011. The dominant service age groups for both local areas in both 2001 and 2011 will be 25 to 34 and 35 to 49 year olds. Lone person households in both local areas were the dominant household type in 2001, followed by couples without dependants. This trend continues for both local areas until 2011. In 2001, cultural diversity in Prahran was on a par with Stonnington however low when compared with the Melbourne Statistical Division. Cultural diversity in Prahran diminished between 1996 and 2001. In 2001, South Yarra had a higher level of cultural diversity when compared with Stonnington however low when compared with Melbourne Statistical Division. Its cultural diversity increased slightly between 1996 and 2001. Household income levels in 2001 for the Prahran local area relative to City of Stonnington revealed a lower share of high income households and a greater concentration of households at the low income end. A comparison of household income between South Yarra and City of Stonnington in 2001 indicated similar income levels, with above average incomes for the Melbourne Statistical Division. The overall effect of changes to the household income quartiles between 1996 and 2001 for both Prahran and South Yarra indicate a move towards a markedly greater concentration of highincome households. The size of South Yarra's labour force in 2001 (7,804 persons) remained relatively stable between 1996 and 2001. The size of Prahran's labour force in 2001 (6,212 persons) increased between 1996 and 2001.
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The population of both Prahran and South Yarra was characterised by a significant share of the population working in high end services, such as education, health and community services, as well as finance, insurance and business services in 2001. This suggests a more skilled and educated population.
The following housing trends identified in the Draft Inner Regional Housing Statement (May 2005) are important to note for the Chapel Vision SIA: Housing prices are significantly higher in the Inner Region than for the rest of metropolitan Melbourne and the cost of rental accommodation has risen sharply in the last few years, and Many new dwellings expected to be built during the 2002-2016 period in the Inner Region will be one or two bedroom apartments, and such changes in housing supply are likely to shape the Inner regions future population.
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6.0
Future Demographics and Housing
This section provides a summary of changes proposed in each of the investigation areas from a demographic and housing perspective.
6.1
6.1.1
Proposed Changes in Central Hub

Chapel Vision Recommendations
Key changes proposed with the Central Hub, as noted in the Chapel Vision Issues and Opportunities Paper and draft concept plans prepared for inclusion in the Structure Plan, are: Establish the Central Hub as the civic heart of Prahran Redevelop Cato Street car park with mixed use development of 4-6 storeys, a public plaza and a basement car park Establish landscaped pedestrian links connecting Grattan and Princes Gardens, and Grattan Gardens with Commercial Road Expansion of existing and develop new community facilities & meeting spaces Maintain civic and community role of Prahran Town Hall Provide improvements to the amenity and built form Maximise open space in Grattan Gardens and Princes Gardens through potential co-location and relocation of existing community services and facilities that do not require a parkland location. Improve efficiencies of community facilities at Princes Gardens
6.1.2
Development Scenarios
The draft concept plans have been used as the basis of the development scenarios calculated in Table 4 (overleaf). The developable areas are calculated using the proposed residential storeys on key sites and the area of each site to give a total developable area (refer to Appendix C). The area available for residential development is then divided by a range of dwelling density ratios and multiplied by the estimated average household size. The development scenarios based on approximately 60 per cent of the total developable area attributing to residential uses and the remaining 40 per cent to community services and facilities, office and/or retail development. A household size of 1.2, less than the Prahran (central) precinct average of 1.85 persons, has been used in these calculations. This is because the density ratio of development is expected to be generally higher in this location as compared with elsewhere in the precinct.
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Table 4: Development Scenarios for Central Hub Mix of Uses
TOTAL DWELLINGS Site A B C D E F Area m2 1,565 7,825 13,203 16,427 3,886 7,152 Storeys 1 3 3 3 3 3 Total residential Area 1,565 23,475 39,609 49,281 11,658 21,456 60 m per dwelling 26.1 391.3 660.2 821.4 194.3 357.6 2,451
2
Population 60 m2 per dwelling 31.3 469.5 792.2 985.6 233.2 429.1 2,941 80 m per dwelling 23.5 352.1 594.1 739.2 174.9 321.8 2,206
2
80 m per dwelling 19.6 293.4 495.1 616.0 145.7 268.2 1,838
Note: Refer to Appendix C for map of key sites.
At a dwelling density ratio of 60m2, (based on single bedroom accommodation), a total of 2,451 dwellings will be developed in the Central Hub area by 2021. This will result in an additional 2,941 persons, and constitute approximately 63% of the total population growth forecast for the Prahran (central) precinct at 2021, (4,675 persons). At a dwelling density ratio of 80m2, (based on a mix of single and two bedroom accommodation) a total of 1,838 dwellings will be developed in the Central Hub area by 2021 resulting in an additional population of 2,206 persons. This would constitute 47% of the total population growth forecast for the Prahran (central) precinct at 2021 (4,675 persons).
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6.1.3
Future Population
Based on the above recommendations, characteristics of the existing population and consultation with Council staff, it is anticipated that the profile of the future population will display the following characteristics: Young singles Mix of single and group households Mainly renters Highly mobile / transient Knowledge workers Likely to seek a mix of local and city-based employment Some will work part-time or different office hours Home offices Medium income levels Highly qualified Some students Diverse origins Attracted to Chapel Street environs.
6.2
6.2.1
Proposed Changes in Jam Factory Environs

Key changes proposed with the Jam Factory environs, as noted in the Chapel Vision Issues and Opportunities Paper and associated concept plans, are: Mixed use re-development between 4 and 8 storeys. Upgrade streets and enhance walkability. Link between Dye Works Park with Office of Housing site and Princes Gardens. Development Scenarios
6.2.2
A similar methodology undertaken for the Central Hub has been used to provide development scenarios for the Jam Factory environs, (Table 5). Table 6 works on the assumption that on key development sites in the Jam Factory environs approximately 60 per cent of the total developable area is forecast to be residential. The remaining 40 per cent is attributed to office and, to a lesser extent, retail development. Two average household sizes have been used; 1.5 persons (small) and 1.85 persons, which is the average household size estimated in 2021 for the Prahran (central precinct in 2021). Development scenarios for dwelling ratios of 80 m2 are calculated using the small household size whilst dwelling ratios of 100m2 utilise the average household size.
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Table 5: Development Scenarios for Jam Factory Environs - Mix of Uses
TOTAL DWELLINGS Area m2 12,999 3,247 5,615 5,885 Storeys 4 4 4 4 Total residential Area 51,996 12,988 22,460 23,540 80 m2 dwelling 650.0 162.4 280.8 294.3 1,387 100 m2 dwelling 520.0 129.9 224.6 235.4 1,110
Total Population (small HH) 80 m2 dwelling 974.9 243.5 421.1 441.4 2,081
Total Population (average HH) 100 m2 dwelling 967.1 241.6 417.8 437.8 2,064
Site A B C D
At a dwelling density ratio of 80 m2 and assuming an average household size of 1.5 persons, a total of 1,387 dwellings will be developed in the Jam Factory Environs area by 2021. This would result in a population growth of 2,081 persons and constitutes approximately 45% of the total forecast population for Prahran (central) precinct in 2021. At a dwelling density ratio of 100 m2 and assuming an average household size of 1.86 persons, a total of 1,110 dwellings will be developed in the Jam Factory Environs area by 2021. This would result in a population growth of 2,064 persons and constitutes approximately 45% of the total forecast population for Prahran (central) precinct in 2021. Future Population
6.2.3
The population profile for the Jam Factory environs is forecast to have the following characteristics: Mix of YUPs and DINKs Small proportion of children (mostly while very young) Mix of residential tenures Moderately mobile / transient White collar and open collar Some home offices Highly educated Not as diverse as Central Hub community Time poor Likely to use Chapel Street restaurants and cafes Higher car ownership.
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6.3
6.3.1
Proposed Changes Forrest Hill Environs

Key changes proposed with the Forrest Hill environs, as noted in the Chapel Vision Issues and Opportunities Paper and associated concept plans, are: Encourage higher density residential and office development Strengthen pedestrian and cycle links from Forrest Hill to South Yarra Station, Cremorne and beyond Develop South Yarra Station as a principal transport interchange Maximise car parking efficiencies and consolidate small car parks Upgrade streets and enhance walkability Encourage retail uses that compliment rather than compete with Toorak Road / Chapel Street Improve quality of open space. Development Scenarios
6.3.2
The development scenarios provided in Appendix C are taken from the development stocktake and projections contained in the Draft Forrest Hill Development Contributions Plan 2006, prepared by consultants SGS Economics and Planning for Stonnington City Council. A total number of 885 dwellings will be developed in the Forrest Hill environs by 2021. The total population of new residents in this area will be 1646 persons at an average household size of 1.86 persons. Future Population
6.3.3
Key characteristic of the future Forrest Hill community are anticipated to be: Sophisticated, cosmopolitan, young eligibles DINKS Empty nesters High income Higher proportion of home owners Higher car use Less transient Some children, particularly teenagers
It can be concluded from the above development scenarios that the greatest residential development will occur in the Central Hub, whilst Forrest Hill environs shall experience the most modest level of residential development of the three investigation areas. The density of residential development shall be highest in Central Hub whilst densities in the Jam Factory environs and Forrest Hill environs shall be comparatively lower.
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7.0
Summary of Social Impacts
This section sets out the social impacts which are likely to result from the proposed changes in the Chapel Vision structure plan for each investigation area. They have been identified through consultation with the project Steering Committee, Councillors and key Council staff and consideration of a number of social drivers. Both positive and negative impacts have been considered. Direct impacts are defined as impacts that could be immediately caused by the proposed changes in Chapel Vision investigation areas. An indirect impact may result from the cumulative effect of more direct impacts.
7.1
Central Hub
Impact Type of Impact Expected Intensity (high, med., low) Comments Mitigation / Enhancement Measures
Central Hub Social Variable
Sustainable Transport / Local Movement Interruptions to movement patterns. Sustainable transport options including public transport, cycling and pedestrian paths.
Traffic congestion and management.
Direct
High
Increased traffic generated from larger number of residents, workers and visitors to the local area will place increasing pressure on an already heavily utilised road network. Will further impact on the lack of connectivity of transport between other LGAs and the main road network. i.e all internally focused.
Measures to improve sustainable transport options and reduce car dependence are identified in Chapel Vision. Encourage establishment of a car share car service through provision of dedicated car parking spaces.
Conflict between resident and business/retail car parking.
Direct
Med
If car parking is not clearly designated for specific uses conflict could arise between users.
Clearly designate car parking for specific uses within the Cato Street car park through the provision of permits or bay markings. Produce maps of local car parks for distribution to community.
Provide real time information regarding car park
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Central Hub Social Variable Impact Type of Impact Expected Intensity (high, med., low) capacities. Increased demand for safer cycling routes. Inefficiency of tram services. Direct Med Increased number of commuter and recreational cyclists require safe cycling routes. Larger population in local area will place increased pressure on tram system which is already under-performing. Improved provision of cycling and pedestrian links recommended in Chapel Vision. Comments Mitigation / Enhancement Measures
Direct
High
Measures to improve performance of tram system, including disability access, are recommended in Chapel Vision. There is a clear need to consider ways to give trams priority in Chapel Street. As well as infrastructure and road improvements, this will need to include an education campaign amongst road users and local business people as to why reduced parking and car access is necessary.
Poor pedestrian access due to congestion and condition of footpaths.
Direct
Med
Increased pedestrian traffic and congestion of footpaths.
Improvements to the pedestrian environment, including the widening and de-cluttering of footpaths, have been recommended in Chapel Vision. Continue to educate traders on the financial value of maintaining accessible footpaths and premises. Traders to be informed about livability improvements that enhance the shopper environment and the positive flow on effects to local businesses. This could be achieved by via business seminars and monitoring the effect of improvements over time, such as measuring
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Central Hub Social Variable Impact Type of Impact Expected Intensity (high, med., low) pedestrian foot traffic. Comments Mitigation / Enhancement Measures
Community Character Community cohesion, stability and tolerance. Social pro-activity and resilience. Opportunities for social interaction and participation.
Low tendency to become engaged in local activities which contribute to sense of community and identity.
Indirect
Low
A high level of transience and significant proportion of lone-person households impact on peoples ability to find their way around a community and build community networks and connections.
Council continue to consult and engage with marginalised sections of the community. Council continue implementation of its Community Engagement Framework to actively engage all sectors of the community in decision making. The proposed new civic spaces and redeveloped park areas could become a new focus for community building activities, including performing arts, local or craft market and community events.
Access to information Inclusiveness and alienation. Community character and identity. Cultural and social diversity. Sense of hope and belonging.
Personal isolation.
Indirect
High
As above
New meeting, civic and community spaces have been recommended in Chapel Vision. Meeting / interaction spaces for residents such as roof-top gardens, BBQ areas and gyms could be incorporated into medium and high density residential building design. Improve amenity and safety in Chapel Street environs to draw people out of their homes and to facilitate interaction.
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Central Hub Social Variable Impact Type of Impact Expected Intensity (high, med., low) Lack of community / civic spaces which are affordable and accessible to the broad community. Direct High Community /civic spaces should be affordable, accessible and nonintimidating to the broad community. New meeting, civic and community spaces have been recommended in Chapel Vision. These should be flexible spaces capable of changing purpose as the demographic profile changes. Provide an expanded program of free entertainment and activities in public spaces to activate the spaces and encourage community interaction. Comments Mitigation / Enhancement Measures
Increased daytime activity.
Direct
Low
Increased daytime activity will increase the vibrancy of this location.
Provision of increased residential densities and mix of uses, which shall increase daytime activity, has been recommended in Chapel Vision.
Amenity issues between residential and commercial uses / 24 hour economy.
Direct
Med
Noise, odour, waste management and service vehicle movements from businesses could lead to conflicts with increased residential densities and mix of uses. Noise generated from entertainment / hospitality uses.
Measures such as restricting hours of waste collection and service vehicles, business levies, liquor licensing controls, Council enforcement, sound attenuation of residential buildings and noise generating uses (eg live music in pubs) and proactively engaging businesses will assist to minimise amenity impacts. Encourage entertainment/hospitality uses to cluster in locations that are distant from residential development and where enforcement can be focused. New residences should be designed with a high level of noise attenuation. Any building conversions or renovations should also be
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Central Hub Social Variable Impact Type of Impact Expected Intensity (high, med., low) encouraged to utilise noise mitigation measures. Comments Mitigation / Enhancement Measures
Property security and damage.
Indirect
Low
Increased incidence of property damage and security due to increased activity and patronage to the local area.
Safer design principles have been recommended in Chapel Vision, including passive surveillance, lighting, clear sightlines, increased activity and active street frontages.
Aesthetically poor quality public domain.
Direct
High
Issues associated with poor public domain, and streetscapes and infrastructure.
Measures to improve the aesthetic quality of the public domain including improved building design, landscaping and provision of infrastructure have been identified in Chapel Vision.
Health & Wellbeing Level of physical safety and health. Access to and control over resources.
Increased demand for healthy leisure and recreational opportunities.
Direct
Low
There is a need to increase the range and quality of healthy leisure and recreational opportunities. At present local leisure and recreation opportunities are focused on bars, clubs and cafes on Chapel Street. Whilst there are a number of gyms in the area it is recognised that a broader range of healthy opportunities will provide better health outcomes for the community.
The Prahran precinct has been identified as the civic/community/cultural hub or heart of the Prahran/South Yarra activity centre and the primary location for community services and facilities in Chapel Vision. Priority should be given to improving healthy leisure and recreational services and facilities, either directly within the local area or by improving links with existing facilities. Improvements to cycling and pedestrian routes assist in achieving this. Capacity improvements to the Prahran Pool are strongly supported, particularly opportunities to increase the opening days.
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Central Hub Social Variable Impact Type of Impact Expected Intensity (high, med., low) Comments Mitigation / Enhancement Measures
Safety implications / anti social behavior at night.
Indirect
Med
At present night-time safety and antisocial behavior is an issue in the local area.
A number of measures have been identified in Chapel Vision to address night-time safety and anti-social behavior through implementation of safer design principles. These should be supported by on-going monitoring and action where necessary to defuse hot-spots. Note that the proposal for roof-top public open space at the Cato Street car park site may not provide a safe public space, particularly at night. Consideration could be given to making this a tenants only space instead.
Food insecurity
Indirect
Low
Food insecurity is a high order issue amongst some members of the existing community.
Provide support for appropriate food suppliers such as the Prahran Market, and a range of supermarkets and fresh food outlets to encourage competition and affordability. The market atmosphere is a key element in promoting a sense of food security in the local community. Any redevelopment of the market site would need to seriously consider design elements that would retain the open air market characteristics. Advocate and encourage community organisations and the Office of Housing to provide cafes or kitchens as part of their services (eg similar to Prahran Mission). Ensure key community centres have kitchen
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Central Hub Social Variable Impact Type of Impact Expected Intensity (high, med., low) facilities. Comments Mitigation / Enhancement Measures
Rights to Employment & Education Peoples opportunity / capacity to take part in education. Peoples opportunity / capacity to access and maintain employment.
Increased demand for local employment opportunities.
Direct
Med
Demand for local employment opportunities will increase through provision of increased residential population, although it is acknowledged that a considerable number of residents will access employment in CBD and St Kilda Road locations. It is noted in the SGS report: Prahran / South Yarra Activity Centre: Current and Future Economic Drivers that a range of programs offered through Swinburne University could be a draw for companies looking in the area. The Central Hub could, therefore form part of an informal business incubation zone, in support for a range of start-up enterprises.
A range of local employment opportunities are recommended in Chapel Vision. In particular, opportunities that align with the skill base of the local resident population, (ie knowledge/ creative orientated) are encouraged to encourage more sustainable living options. Link local businesses with community organizations, such as Prahran Mission, to explore the potential for training and employment opportunities. Acknowledge that licensed premises provide a major economic and employment contribution to a range of businesses, (refer to SGS report).
Viability of commercial premises.
Indirect
Med
Rental tenancies in Chapel Street are extremely expensive: amongst the highest in Australia. This may impact on the viability of independent and local shopping opportunities. An improved shopping environment may further inflate rents.
Consider schemes / intervention tools (as used in the City of Melbourne, the U.S.A and U.K) which control the mix of uses and support independent and creative uses. This could include incentive schemes to encourage building owners to open up upper floors of buildings on Chapel Street to emerging designers, artists and start-up companies. Encourage building design in the Chapel Street
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Central Hub Social Variable Impact Type of Impact Expected Intensity (high, med., low) area that provides a range of shop fronts in terms of floor space, to further encourage retail diversity. Consider providing business development and incubator services through Councils economic development arm to assist small business startups achieve sustainability. Comments Mitigation / Enhancement Measures
Link to and support for education precinct
Indirect
Med
Students attending local tertiary institutions may choose to live in the residential component of Central Hub, and are very likely to use the services and facilities there.
Consideration should be given to coordinating services with the educational institutions to maximise the value of the services being provided to overseas students. Council may need to consider providing services specifically for visiting young people if overseas student numbers rise.
Access to and need for community services and facilities Access to a range of community services and facilities.
Services /facilities appropriate
Insufficient local open space.
Direct
High
Provision of passive local open space is very limited. Demands for passive local open space will increase as the population in this location grows. There are two key proposals to enhance open space provision in Central Hub , conversion of part of Cato Street Car Park into a civic space and provision of public open space on the roof of the new structure in Cato Street.
Measures to maximise existing open space, at Grattan and Princes Gardens, and improve its quality are identified in Chapel Vision. Rooftop open space on Cato Street car park development should be for residents only, as it would be too difficult to make this a welcoming and safe general public space. Making a residents-only space may enhance opportunities for community building.
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Central Hub Social Variable Impact Type of Impact Expected Intensity (high, med., low)
for life stage / culturally appropriate Meeting spaces / venues Recreation, health and leisure.
Comments
Mitigation / Enhancement Measures
Increased demand for culturally appropriate services and facilities.
Direct
Low
It is estimated that a significant proportion of the future population will be of diverse origins, formed by a mix of knowledge workers, students and residents on the Horace Petty site.
This precinct has been broadly ear-marked for community services and facilities in Chapel Vision. Priority should be given to resources, services and facilities that support a diverse community, consistent with current and projected demographic profiles.
Equitable distribution of community services and facilities. Access to and equitable distribution of open space.
Increased demand for student services and facilities.
Direct
Low
Given the proximity of Swinburne University and proposed improvements in connectivity between Swinburne and the Central Hub, it is anticipated that in future the number of students living and accessing the Central Hub shall increase.
Priority should be given to resources, services and facilities that support students, these including affordable health services and internet facilities.
Demand for diverse housing types
Direct
High
The number and type of dwellings in Central Hub will play an important role in supporting a diverse future population.
A range of dwelling types should be provided to support a diverse population and needs. A range of 1, 2 and, to a lesser extent, 3 bedroom dwellings should be provided. Measures should be taken to encourage affordable housing in this precinct.
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7.2
Jam Factory Environs

Impact Type of Impact Expected Intensity (high, med., low) Comments Mitigation / Enhancement Measures
Jam Factory Environs Social Variable
Traffic congestion and management.
Direct
High
Increased traffic generated from a larger number of residents, workers and visitors to the local area will place increasing pressure on the already heavily utilised road network. There may be concern amongst existing residents about the traffic impact of further development, given the amount of traffic calming already in place in the area. Conflict may arise between residential and light industrial / commercial traffic. A particular issue may be the amenity and access impacts of traffic generated by the Jam Factory for new residents if they are unaware of the scale of traffic movement when they move in.
Measures to improve sustainable transport options and reduce car dependence are recommended in Chapel Vision If the area becomes predominantly residential, existing traffic calming measures may need to be reconfigured. If there are restrictions on the amount of onstreet parking available, it may be necessary for Council to liaise with developers to ensure that potential new residents are aware of the situation (for example by placing a caveat on property titles).
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Jam Factory Environs Social Variable Impact Type of Impact Expected Intensity (high, med., low) Demand for car parking. Direct Med Given the forecast profile of the Jam Factory and environs community being high income with mainly single person/couples households and some young families, a high proportion of car ownership and number of cars owned per household is anticipated. Clear designation of car spaces between users to be provided. On-site car parking needs to be a requirement for all development. If not, a clear statement of available on-street parking needs to be made to new residents. Council could encourage provision of car share service through providing designated parking spaces. Comments Mitigation / Enhancement Measures
Community Character Community cohesion, stability and tolerance. Social pro-activity and resilience. Opportunities for social interaction and participation. Access to information Inclusiveness and
Indirect
High
Community within this general area have not had high level of involvement and engagement in local community activities. Typically timepoor, the community is hard to reach for Council consultation purposes.
Council needs to identify new and effective ways to consult and engage with new communities. Council to continue implementation of its Community Engagement Framework to actively engage all sectors of the community in decision making.
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Jam Factory Environs Social Variable Impact Type of Impact Expected Intensity (high, med., low) alienation. Community character and identity. Cultural and social diversity. Sense of hope and belonging. Implication on community character and identity from transition for light industrial to residential / commercial. Direct High Forming a sense of community identity and character may be a challenge for this community due to its industrial origins and the prevailing architectural style, which appears to encourage a fortress mentality amongst residents. Need to integrate with surrounding streets and urban fabric through urban design. Chapel Vision makes recommendations with regard to integrating with Dye Works Park and the Office of Housing site (Horace Petty) to the south. Instigate community development activities in this location such as neighbourhood BBQs, street parties, neighbourhood newsletters or notice board. Dye Works Park could provide a suitable location that connects this area with the broader neighbourhood. Provide a neighbourhood meeting space, potentially as part of a redesign of Dye Works Park. Encourage development of cafes within the precinct. Use public art to help to create a sense of community identity. Comments Mitigation / Enhancement Measures
Personal isolation
Direct
Med
Issues related to formation of a new community and establishing a sense of identity as well as the household and dwelling characteristics may contribute to personal isolation.
As above.
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Jam Factory Environs Social Variable Impact Type of Impact Expected Intensity (high, med., low) Limited interaction and cohesion with broader community Indirect High There are substantial differences between the forecast community for the Jam Factory environs and the community on the Horace Petty Housing Estate. A low level of interaction and engagement occurs between Horace Petty Housing Estate residents and the surrounding community. Impacts from noise, odour, waste management and service vehicle movements shall be exacerbated with increased residential densities and mix of uses. Managing the transitional process will require regular monitoring by Council. Improved linkages and access to the broader community are recommended in Chapel Vision. Encourage higher level of cross utilisation of services / facilities between Jam Factory Environs community Horace Petty site, residents and the surrounding area. Comments Mitigation / Enhancement Measures
Amenity issues associated with interface of the Jam Factory and transition from light industrial location, (ie overshadowi ng, noise, waste management etc).
Direct
High
Measures such as waste management, business levies, liquor licensing controls, Council enforcement, sound attenuation of residential buildings and proactively engaging businesses will assist to minimise amenity impacts.
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Jam Factory Environs Social Variable Impact Type of Impact Expected Intensity (high, med., low) Aesthetically poor quality public domain. Direct High Issues of poor quality public domain, streetscapes and infrastructure are associated with the neighbourhoods industrial origins. Street and local park improvements are recommended in Chapel Vision. High quality building design in the private domain to produce a more open streetscape should be encouraged. Eventually the public realm should reflect the area's residential identity and amenity. Comments Mitigation / Enhancement Measures
Potential contaminatio n of sites. Increased demand for healthy leisure and recreational opportunities.
Direct
Site contamination may be an issue in the conversion of this area from industrial to residential. Low There is a need to increase the range and quality of healthy leisure and recreational opportunities. At present local leisure and recreation opportunities are focused on bars, clubs and cafes on Chapel Street. A broader range of healthy opportunities will provide better health outcomes for the community.
It is anticipated that this issue will be addressed through planning regulations.
Direct
Priority should be given to improving healthy leisure and recreational services and facilities, either directly within the local area or by improving links with existing facilities. Improvements to cycling and pedestrian routes assist in achieving this. Capacity improvements to the Prahran Pool are also supported. Pedestrian links to other public spaces need to be enhanced and publicized amongst new residents.
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Jam Factory Environs Social Variable Impact Type of Impact Expected Intensity (high, med., low) Safety implications / anti social behavior at night. Increased demand for employment opportunities. Indirect Med Lower level of activity in precinct than surrounding area perpetuates crime in this area. Improved street lighting and implementation of safer design principles. Comments Mitigation / Enhancement Measures
Direct
Med
Demand for local employment opportunities will increase through provision of increased residential population, although it is acknowledged that a considerable number of residents will access employment from CBD and St Kilda Road locations.
Increased employment opportunities recommended in Chapel Vision. Encourage multi use developments with specialist shops and offices on lower levels and dwellings above. Acknowledge that licensed premises provide a major economic and employment contribution to a range of businesses, (refer to the report Prahran/South Yarra Activity Centre Current and Future Economic Drivers prepared by SGS Economics & Planning, August 2006).
Access to and need for community services and facilities
Insufficient local open space.
Direct
Med
Provision of local open space is limited. Demands for open space will increase as the population in this location grows.
Measures to improve the quality of local open space are identified in Chapel Vision as is the greening of streetscapes.
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Jam Factory Environs Social Variable Impact Type of Impact Expected Intensity (high, med., low)
Access to a range of community services and facilities. services/facilities appropriate for life stage / culturally appropriate. Meeting spaces / venues Recreation, health and leisure. Equitable distribution of community services and facilities. Access to and equitable distribution of open space.
Comments
Increased demand for services and facilities for young children and families.
Direct
Med
The population is expected to grow with a number of families with young children. This will increase demand for services and facilities for families and children, which are at present in high demand.
Priority should be given to addressing the growing need for family and childrens services and facilities. Consideration should be given to ensuring services and facilities are accessible to the broader community, encouraging cross utilisation between communities.
Demand for diverse housing types.
Direct
High
The number and type of dwellings in Central Hub will play an important role in supporting a diverse population.
A range of dwelling types (including 1, 2 and, to a lesser extent, 3 bedroom dwellings) should be provided to support a diverse population and needs.
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Forrest Hill Environs
Forrest Hill Environs
Social Variable
Impact
Type of Impact
Expected Intensity (high, med., low)
Comments
Traffic and parking management.
Direct
High
Increased traffic generated from larger number of workers and residents to the local area will place increasing pressure on already heavily utilised road network.
Measures to improve sustainable transport options and reduce car dependence are identified in Chapel Vision. A hierarchy of roads will need to be developed in Forrest Hill to facilitate safe vehicle and pedestrian movement.
Capacity and operation of South Yarra Station.
Direct
High
South Yarra train station is presently heavily utilized and under performing.
The upgrade of the South Yarra Train Station as a principle transport interchange is identified in Chapel Vision. The pedestrian link between Forrest Hill and the station, (including an access point to the Station from Yarra Street), should be a priority development.
Inefficiency of tram services.
Indirect
Med
A larger population in local area will place increased pressure on the tram system which is already under-performing.
Measures to improve performance of tram system, including disability access, are identified in Chapel Vision.
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Forrest Hill Environs Social Variable Impact Type of Impact Expected Intensity (high, med., low) Poor bike and pedestrian access. Direct Med A significant new resident and worker population will demand bike and pedestrian access opportunities. Chapel Vision identifies two significant interventions - a new bike route along the rail corridor and a new east-west pedestrian laneway through the centre of the precinct. Comments Mitigation / Enhancement Measures
Community Character Community cohesion, stability and tolerance. Social pro-activity and resilience. Opportunities for social interaction and participation. Access to information Inclusiveness and alienation. Community character and identity. Cultural and social diversity. Sense of hope and belonging.
Personal isolation.
Indirect
High
This community have traditionally had a low propensity to become involved and engaged in local community events and activities.
Meeting spaces such as roof-top gardens, BBQ areas and gyms could be incorporated into residential building design. Instigate community development activities in this location such as neighbourhood BBQs, street party, neighbourhood newsletter or notice board. Provide neighbourhood meeting space in the form of a shop front or small urban square. Encourage development of cafes within precinct.
Indirect
High
As above.
Council needs to identify new and effective ways to consult and engage with the community. Council to continue implementation of its Community Engagement Framework to actively engage all sectors of the community in decision making.
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Forrest Hill Environs Social Variable Impact Type of Impact Expected Intensity (high, med., low) Limited interaction and cohesion with broader community Indirect High There are substantial differences between the forecast community for Forrest Hill and the broader community. This could contribute to a breakdown in interaction and involvement between communities. Forrest Hill is separated from the rest of the community by two major roads, which tends to have a severance impact and reduce social integration. The Environment Access to a clean environment including air and water quality; noise and odour. Aesthetically clean and appealing environment. Amenity issues between residential / commercial uses. Direct Low Noise, odour, waste management and service vehicle movements shall be exacerbated with increased residential densities and mix of uses. Improved linkages and access to the broader community are identified in Chapel Vision. Encourage higher level of cross utilisation of services / facilities between Forrest Hill community and surrounding area. Comments Mitigation / Enhancement Measures
Measures such as waste management, business levies, liquor licensing controls, Council enforcement, sound attenuation of residential buildings and proactively engaging businesses will assist to minimise amenity impacts.
Increased demand for healthy leisure and recreational opportunities.
Direct
Med
There is a need to increase the range and quality of healthy leisure and recreational opportunities. At present local leisure and recreation opportunities are focused on bars, clubs and cafes on Chapel Street. A broader range of healthy opportunities will provide better health outcomes for the community.
Priority should be given to the provision of healthy leisure and recreational services and facilities. Consideration needs to be given to designing appropriate spaces for health and allied services in the commercial components of Forrest Hill (everything from
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Forrest Hill Environs Social Variable Impact Type of Impact Expected Intensity (high, med., low) medical services to beauty therapy). Comments Mitigation / Enhancement Measures
Increased demand for employment opportunities.
Direct
Low
Demand for local employment opportunities will increase through provision of increased residential population, although it is acknowledged that a considerable number of residents will access employment in the CBD and St Kilda Road. Forrest Hill is earmarked for a substantial increased in knowledge jobs.
A substantial increase in employment opportunities are recommended in Chapel Vision. The challenge will be to design flexible commercial spaces that encourage diverse businesses to move into the area and ensure diverse employment opportunities.
Link to educational facilities, particularly secondary colleges
Direct
Low
It is considered that there is a strong potential for families with teenagers to be attracted to the area, particularly if their children are attending any of the major public and private schools in the area. There is likely to be a strong community link with this facilities.
Investigate potential for greater public access to Melbourne High School facilities, after school hours and where appropriate. Consider needs of young people for afterhours activities including sport and recreation and provide as appropriate, potentially through partnerships with Melbourne High School.
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Forrest Hill Environs Social Variable Impact Type of Impact Expected Intensity (high, med., low) Access to and need for community services and facilities
Access to a range of community services and facilities. - services/facilities appropriate for life stage / culturally appropriate. - Meeting spaces / venues - Recreation, health and leisure. Equitable distribution of community services and facilities. Access to and equitable distribution of open space.
Comments
Increased demand for services and facilities for older persons.
Direct
Low
A considerable proportion of empty nesters are forecast for this area and they will age in place. Older persons have specific needs for services and facilities such as health care. This community is likely to be able to demand a high degree of personal health and well-being care, and facilities for these services will need to be provided. Demands for local open space will increase and the population in this location grows.
Priority should be given to the provision of services and facilities for older adults. These should include both public and private health, well-being and life-long learning services.
Insufficient open space at local level.
Direct
Low
Measures to improve the quality of local open space are identified in Chapel Vision as is the greening of streetscapes. There is strong potential to better link Forrest Hill with the Yarra River to enable residents to use the river corridor for recreation.
Demand for diverse housing types.
Direct
The number and type of dwellings will play an important role supporting a diverse population.
A range of dwelling sizes should be provided to support a diverse population and needs, including 1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom dwellings. Designers of residences should consider providing residences that are suitable for a range of household types, including families who may be attracted to the area by the proximity to major schools.
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Social Indicators
The social indicators in this section have been identified to measure social change when evaluating the vision and objectives of the Chapel Vision structure plan. They will form part of a suite of indicators which measure progress towards vision and objectives for Chapel Vision. The social indicators have been selected from the Victorian Community Indicator Project (VCIP), the DVC Community Satisfaction Survey (CSS) and the Stonnington Survey Group (SSG). Data sets for both the VCIP and the CSS are available across most2 Victorian Local Government Areas (LGAs). There are currently over 650 residents on the SSG. Council can seek information on a range of topics and at various local area levels (such as within wards and suburbs) through the SSG. The SSG has been checked in the following table (Table 6), where it is deemed appropriate for local area data to be collected on this indicator. Figure 6 below illustrates that link between the vision and objectives of Chapel Vision with policy areas and indicators.
Figure 6: Chapel Vision Indicators
POLICY AREA
INDICATORS
CHAPEL VISION & OBJECTIVES
POLICY AREA
INDICATORS
POLICY AREA
INDICATORS
The DVC Community Satisfaction Survey covered the vast majority but not all Victorian Local Government Areas.
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Sustainable Transport and Local Movement

Social Indicators Policy Area Transport accessibility
Table 6: Social indicators Sustainable Transport and Movement
Chapel Vision precinct vision statements Windsor Provide greater connectivity and safety for pedestrian/cyclists with improved access to educational institutions, nearby parklands and sustainable transport networks. Maximise access to Windsor car park and James St car park. Improve walkability and access to key attractors. Accessible and pedestrian dominated environment. Enhance the quality of the pedestrian environment, improving walkability, access and amenity. Improve provisions for sustainable transport. Maximise access to and efficiency of Council owned/managed car parks. Improve accessibility with South Yarra station redevelopment as a principal transport node. Provide new links to better connect Forrest Hill with the Yarra River. Improve walkability and activate side streets. Maximise access to and efficiency of existing car parks. Revitalise Toorak road and improve walkability.
Data Sets Percentage of community who say lack of transport significantly limited capacity to achieve key work and / or life goals.
Source ABS General Social Survey (4159.0): Information on ease of travelling around, four-yearly survey by state metro/regional and remoteness area, (20062007 by LGA)
VCIP
CSS
SSG
Prahran
Council performance on key service areas traffic management and parking facilities.
DVC Annual Community Satisfaction Survey 2001 - 2005, by LGA
Public transport patronage.
ABS Census Journey to Work 2006, by LGA
South Yarra
Kilometres of dedicated walking and cycling trails.
Local Government records Bicycle Victoria maps VicRoads maps Parks Victoria Metropolitan Trail Network
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Community Character
Social Indicators Policy Area Data Sets
Percentage of people who like living in their local community.
Table 7: Social Indicators Community Character

Windsor Consolidate it neighbourhood centre role with a range of food shops and local services uses. Improve the public realm with urban design principles for Chapel Street that express the identity of Windsor. Identify and develop gateway sites to Chapel Vision. Enhanced quality streets and public spaces. Enhance Prahrans vibrant, mixed use character and economic and social mix. Establish Prahran as a community hub. Ensure that the heritage significance of Chapel Street is conserved. Improve the public realm with urban design principles for Chapel Street that express the identity of Prahran. Consolidate the northern end of this precinct having a boutique fashion and entertainment focus.
Source
DVC Indicators of Community Strength, by LGA, 2004-2006.
VCIP
CSS
SSG
Community connectedness
Prahran
Percentage of people who can get help from friends, family or neighbours when needed.
DVC Indicators of Community Strength, by LGA, 2004-2006 Victorian Community Survey 2006 -2007
Culturally rich and vibrant communities
Percentage of people who feel they have opportunities to participate in affordable and local arts and cultural activities.
Victorian Community Survey 2006-2007
South Yarra
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Redefine South Yarra as an employment / residential / living and entertainment hub, capitalising on its proximity to Forrest Hill. Promote a sense of place. Identify and develop gateway sites to Chapel Vision. Become a vibrant shopping and entertainment destination for an increasing number of residents. Improve the public realm of Toorak Road with urban design principles that express the identity of the South Yarras sub precincts. Preform a neighbourhood centre role west of the railway line.
Social Indicators Policy Area

Cultural diversity
Data Sets
Percentage of people who believe their community is an accepting place for people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Source
Victorian Community Survey 2006-2007
VCIP
CSS
SSG
Democratic and engaged communities
Councils performance in community engagement.
DVC Annual Community Satisfaction Survey 2001-2005, by LGA
Percentage of people who think they have an opportunity to have a real say on issues important to them.
DVC Community Strength Indicators, by LGA, 2004-2006 Victorian Community Survey 2007
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The Environment
Water consumption per capita and per sector.
Table 8: Social Indicators The Environment

Windsor
Source
ABS SRIV (1367.2 June 2005), data supplied by the Victorian Water Industry Association, annual water consumption per household and commercial property, by water authority. Energy distribution companies Sustainability Victoria energy data project
VCIP
CSS
SSG
Water quality
Greening of the Windsor area.

Enhance land use capabilities, resolving interfaces between conflicting night/day time and visitor/residential uses.
Prahran
South Yarra
Sustainable energy use
Household energy use.
Improved aesthetics of South Yarra environment.

Waste management Waste recycling per household.
ABS SRIV (1367.2 September 2004), recycling by Victorian statistical region.
Sustainable build and natural environments
Satisfaction with accessibility and appearance of public spaces
DVC Annual Community Satisfaction Survey 2001 - 2005, by LGA
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Health and Wellbeing

Physical activity (adequate exercise to derive health benefits)
Table 9: Social Indicators Health and Wellbeing
Source
AIHW: National Physical Activity Survey Sports Participation Australian Sports Commission: Exercise, Recreation and Sport Survey (ERASS), by LGA
VCIP
CSS
SSG
Windsor Develop as a learning/arts hub. Provide opportunity for new medium density residential and commercial development in the Jam Factory and Environs. Improve linkages with to adjacent parklands, neighbourhoods and existing shared, pedestrian / cycling routes. Prahran
Personal health and wellbeing
South Yarra
Nutrition: Fruit and vegetable consumption per capita Incidence of metal illness
Victorian Population Health Survey: annual, state health region Victorian Population Health Survey: annual, state health region ABS Census 2006, by LGA and Stonnington local area. DVC Indicators of Community Strength, by LGA, 2004-2006 ABS SRIV (data from Vic Police), Recorded Crime Offences, annual by LGA
Income and wealth Personal and community safety
Per capita income Distribution of income Perceptions of safety at home, in the street, on public transport; day and night) Incidence of crime
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Rights to Employment and Education

Knowledge economy readiness (type of jobs, type of skills)
Table 10: Social Indicators Rights to Employment and Education

Windsor Maintain and encourage the diverse range of retail, business and the emerging caf scene. Maximise development potential of the Windsor car park and James St car park. Improve the range of commercial, retail, housing, business, tourist, cultural, employment and community activities. Experience a significant increase in residents and workers in the Forrest Hill key change area that will emerge as a sophisticated, contemporary high density residential and employment area. Strengthen the retail and entertainment position of the Chapel Street/Toorak road gateway to the activity centres with redevelopment of strategic sites including the Fun Factory and Como Centre.
Source
ABS: Employment Occupation ABS: Industries ABS: Qualifications NIEIR Your Place composite indicator, by LGA
VCIP
CSS
SSG
Economic activity and employment
Prahran
South Yarra
Business Growth
ABS Business register (potentially to LGA or postcode level) 1369.055.001. Irregular publication, possibly by LGA Victorian Wok Cover Authority: Workplace numbers by postcode (previously recoded to LGA by ABS for Workplace Growth project), by industry. ABS recently received latest data ABS also currently considering using ATO data for Business Entries and Exits Series.
Local Employment (ratio of local jobs to the working resident population)
ABS Census, five-yearly, by LGA. Employment data: 2006. ABS Labour force (6291.0.55.001), by dissemination region (collects usual residence not job location)
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Social Indicators Policy Area Data Sets Source

DEWR, quarterly by SLA (published in SRIV) DSE Know your Area, employment and population estimates by SLA Education / learning opportunities Library usage Library usage (percentage of residents with a library membership, average number of visits per membership) Local Council records (including ad hoc Local Government Library exist Surveys Victorian Community Survey, 2007
VCIP
CSS
SSG
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Access to and Need for Community Services and Facilities

Access to Services
Table 11: Social Indicators Access to and Need for Community Services and Facilities

Windsor Provide additional public spaces in locations with high concentrations of pedestrians including Swinburne University and Windsor Station. Increase the access to and the quality of local open space. Improve the range of cultural, and community activities. Encourage an accessible and diverse range of community / cultural services and facilities. Maximise the green open space area of existing parklands, and identify opportunities for new public spaces in key change areas/significant sites. Encourage injection of vital services and facilities. Improve linkages to adjacent parklands, neighbourhoods and existing shared, pedestrian/cycling routes. Improved provision of open space.
Source
ARIA website DOI ARIA experimental maps in metro Melbourne. DHS Map of Services in Victoria (SMAP). Local Government records.
VCIP
CSS
SSG
Service Availability
Prahran Extent to which residents feel that they can access services when needed (parents of young children, young people, older people and people with a disability) Access to open space Satisfaction with accessibility and appearance of public areas.
Victorian Community Survey, (probably by LGA).
South Yarra Participation in recreational and leisure activities Percentage of people who feel they have opportunities to participate in local sporting and recreational activities
DVC (LGV) Community Satisfaction Survey: Ratings Data on Appearance of Public Areas, Annual by LGA DVC Indicators of Community Strength. Victorian Community Survey, (by LGA subject to publication of DVC community strengthening data).
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Housing
Housing affordability (housing rental, prices as a percentage of income)
Table 12: Social Indicators - Housing

Windsor Maintain a mix of housing with key change areas/significant site providing the potential for affordable housing outcomes. Increase dwelling diversity and affordability to support the needs of a diverse population. Ensure that the Office of Housing properties maintain their existing number of public housing dwellings whilst significantly adding to the social and affordable housing stock redevelopment of the existing walk-up housing. Improve the range of housing. Provide a significant opportunity for new medium density residential and commercial development in the Jam Factory and Environs. Increase dwelling diversity and affordability to support the needs of a diverse population. Experience a significant increase in residents and workers in Forrest Hill to emerge as a sophisticated, high density residential and employment area.
Source
DSE Know Your Area, Mean House Price by LGA. DSE housing affordability maps, by LGA. ABS Census, five-yearly, by collection district. Details loan repayments, renting costs, tenure. Household expenditure Survey (6535.0); five-yearly, state and capital cities. Details spending on housing. (2006-2007 reporting by LGA) Rental affordability by LGA, DHS Office of Housing. Public Housing waiting lists DHS Office of Housing
VCIP
CSS
SSG
Housing affordability
Prahran
South Yarra
Housing diversity
Dwelling Types
ABS Census, five yearly by LGA and Stonnington local area
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Conclusion
The Chapel Vision structure plan supports considerable increases in the residential population of each of the investigation areas, with Forrest Hill experiencing the most significant population changes and Central Hub the most modest. Significant shifts in the economic make-up of the area are also foreshadowed. This will result in a large expansion of retail and office development and an increased number of employment opportunities particularly in the knowledge and creative employment sector. The structure plan also provides for improved public open space and upgrading of various transport links. A range of social impacts, both positive and negative, will result from the proposed changes. Measures which will either enhance or reduce these social impacts have often been considered in the Structure Plan. Where required further measures have been suggested (refer to Section 7 of this report). The most significant social impacts identified from this SIA, are noted below: Traffic management and parking: An increased residential and working population will significantly intensify demand for all transport modes. Priority needs to be given to improving sustainable transport modes including walking, cycling and public transport. It is important that these be provided before people move in, so that they become habituated to non-car travel mode from their earliest days of residence. Limited provision of open space: Open space in the study area is already in minimal supply and opportunities to provide large areas of new open space are limited. An increased residential population will place extra pressure on the existing open space system. The quality and, where possible, quantity of open space needs to be increased as a priority. Social isolation and community connectedness: New communities will be formed as a result of changes to the zoning and development capacity in key areas. The outcome of such will be that communities will emerge or be expanded in locations which are not traditionally residential. In addition, in some instances the projected future population may have significantly different characteristics to the existing community. There should be a focus on supporting community interaction and engagement and in creating a sense of community in the key change areas. Increased demand for community services and facilities. In considering the changing characteristics of the community, emphasis should be placed on the provision of health, recreation and education and services and facilities that provide for students and persons of diverse origins. In some instances increased demand for community services and facilities can be met through what already exists. In other instances new facilities and services will need to be developed or provided through an existing facility as an out reach service. Council supports a number of partnerships with government, various organisations and agencies in the delivery of community services and facilities including maternal and child health services, neighbourhood houses, South Central Migrant Resource Centre and adventure playgrounds. Council should work towards maintaining and strengthening these partnerships. Increasing the capacity of existing facilities along with altering services to meet changing demand and forming better linkages with areas of high residential growth should be a priority. New facilities should be clustered alongside compatible uses including information and learning; health and wellbeing, active recreation and cultural and spiritual. Community faciltities should also be readily accessible by public transport and walking.
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Appendix A Chapel Vision: A Vision for the Study Area
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Chapel Vision A Vision for the Study Area:

As a result of community consultation and discussions with stakeholders, key interest groups & government agencies, a draft vision for Chapel Vision has been prepared for review. The vision provides the overarching direction for the strategic objectives and outcomes of the Draft Structure Plan.
The vision for Chapel Vision:

A safe and sustainable place enriched by its distinctive social and cultural diversity and inclusion, creative enterprises, economic vitality, movement networks, liveability, distinctive neighbourhoods and high quality public spaces Chapel Vision is the economic, social, entrepreneurial, living and creative business hub of Stonnington, that provides: A significant role for the activity centre A premier shopping, business, civic, cultural and entertainment destination in a local, metropolitan and national context. A balance of activities Manage and balance amenity conflicts between daytime and night-time uses and residents and tourists, all of which contribute to the role of the activity centre. Quality spaces for people A pedestrian dominated environment signalled by an attractive, accessible and user-safety oriented, system of streets and public spaces. A place to live and work A range of housing and employment choices including high density, affordable, social and mixed use housing and corporate, boutique and incubator offices and a diversity of retail, entertainment and community and cultural uses that are accessible to all. A functional community network A quality, capacity and coordination of services and facilities that provides for all. A sustainable transport solution A quality, capacity and coordination of services that improves the competitiveness, amenity, range, extent and integration of tram, train, bus, bicycle and walking networks as a means of improving liveability and combating vehicular congestion. Green linkages Maximise the provision of green open spaces and provide a variety of public places for people to relax and recreate in, thus enhancing physical and visual amenity, walkability and wayfinding through investment in quality landscaped environments and their interconnectivity. Viable partnerships Develop partnerships between local government, state government agencies, community organisations and the investment community, to achieve priority objectives as stated in the adopted Structure Plan. Sustainable development New development meeting ESD principles and re-use of existing heritage stock. Ensure social, cultural and economic diversity in order to enrich the liveability, character and performance of the Activity Centre.
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Vision for Windsor:

A distinctive, community oriented urban village energised by the interaction and diversity of creative, educational, residential and community uses and underpinned by a well integrated movement network Consolidate Windsors neighbourhood centre role with a range of food shops and local service uses. Develop Windsors learning/arts hub role mainly by provision of exhibition spaces, incubator studio spaces, public spaces where events can be held and partnerships between Swinburne and others. Maintain a mix of housing with key change areas/significant sites providing the potential for affordable housing outcomes. Provide greater connectivity and safety for pedestrians/cyclists with improved access to educational institutions, nearby parklands and sustainable transport networks. Provide additional public spaces in locations with high concentrations of pedestrians including areas in close proximity to Swinburne University and Windsor Station. Improve Windsors public realm with urban design principles for Chapel Street that express the identity of Windsor, provide for a vibrant, accessible and pedestrian dominated environment and identify design and development outcomes for gateway sites at the southern end of Chapel Street. Maximise access to and mixed use development potential of the Windsor carpark and James Street carpark. Improve public transport modal integration, disability access and facilities and services. Improve the integration of the Windsor Station with surrounding built form, activity and movement networks. Improve the greening and walkability of the Windsor area. Encourage the development of partnerships to bolster the quality and accessibility of resources and facilities for the education, business and residential communities.
Desired Outcomes: Enhanced quality of streets and public spaces. Improved landscaping, safety, walkability and access to key attractors. Diversity in the range of retail, business and the emerging caf scene. Uses to expand into and revitalise areas such as Windsor Station (including access to air rights). A highly pedestrianised hub around Windsor Station and nearby educational institutions. Enhanced precinct role and identity as a learning/education hub, fringe-arts precinct and creative business area. Development of identified gateway sites to the precinct at the Chapel Street/Dandenong Road intersection. Improved liveability and amenity for existing and future residents. Uses/Spaces that build on the precincts social diversity. Enhanced management of the siting, interface and design management of buildings that house night and entertainment economy and those buildings with which they interface to minimise detrimental impacts on new and existing residential neighbourhoods and ensure safety and security are enhanced rather than compromised.
Key Sites: Windsor Station Bowling Green Lane Windsor and James Street carparks
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Swinburne University and Environs (Union/Green Streets)
Vision for Prahran:

The re-vitalised civic, entertainment, social and historic core of the Chapel Vision area and the heart of the Prahran Community Strengthen and revitalise Prahrans role as a Principal Activity Centre; a premier shopping, business and entertainment destination for local residents and others, particularly as key change areas/sites are developed. Strengthen Prahrans social diversity and community connectedness with development of a community hub around the Prahran Town Hall and Grattan and Princes Gardens that will provide an accessible and diverse range of community/cultural facilities and services. The Cato Street car park site will be a significant catalyst for consolidating this hub, improving access for pedestrians and providing a car parking pool for the broader Activity Centre. Consolidate Prahrans significant food shopping focus by improving the interfaces and connections between the Prahran Market, supermarkets and their surrounding streets. Enrich Prahrans social diversity by ensuring that the Office of Housing properties maintain their existing number of public housing dwellings whilst significantly adding to social and affordable housing stock in future redevelopment of the existing walk-up housing. Consolidate the northern end of this precinct Chapel Street between Commercial Road, Toorak Road and Greville Street - as having a boutique fashion and entertainment focus. Maximise the 'green' open space area of existing parklands, and identify opportunities for new public spaces in key change areas/significant sites. Significant opportunity for new medium density residential and commercial development, including shop/office-top housing, in the Jam Factory and Environs key change area. Ensure that the heritage significance of the Chapel Street streetscape is conserved with incentives to restore and recycle heritage buildings, particularly landmark heritage buildings between High Street and Commercial Road. Improve Prahrans public realm with urban design principles for Chapel Street that express the identity of Prahran and provide for a vibrant, accessible and pedestrian dominated environment. Maximise access to and efficiency of council owned/managed carparks.
Desired Outcomes: Enhanced precinct vibrancy, mixed use character and economic and social mix. Enhanced pedestrian environments, improved walkability, access and amenity. Enhanced land use capabilities and resolved interfaces between conflicting night/day-time and visitor/residential uses. Improved provisions for sustainable transport and the range of commercial, retail, housing, business, tourist, cultural, employment and community activities. A strengthened community hub. Enhanced precinct role and identity as a community, retail, commercial, social and residential hub.
Key Sites: Prahran Station Horace Petty site Cato Street carpark site Elizabeth Street carpark and Prahran Market Princes Gardens
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Jam Factory and environs King Street Mixed Use Precinct Commercial Road/Porter St precinct Prahran Town Hall
Vision for South Yarra:

A transformed employment, living and tourism hub founded on high quality, integrated public transport, convenient neighbourhood shopping and attractive networks of streets and spaces Perform the dual role of a neighbourhood centre (west of the railway line) and a vibrant and reinvigorated shopping and entertainment destination for an increasing number of residents and workers and others (east of the railway line), in keeping with its role as a Principal Activity Centre. Experience a significant increase in residents and workers in the Forrest Hill key change area that will emerge as a sophisticated, contemporary high density residential and employment area. Strengthen the retail and entertainment position of the Chapel Street/Toorak Road gateway to the Activity Centre with redevelopment of strategic sites, including the Fun Factory site and revitalisation of the Como Centre. Enhance the neighbourhood role of the western end of Toorak Road and support the heritage significance of the streetscape with the emergence of cafes, shops and boutique office. Improve its accessibility with South Yarra Station redeveloped as a principal transport node, South Yarra railway siding land redesigned so as to provide accessible, functional and attractive parkland for the precinct and new links to better connect Forrest Hill and the Yarra River. Improve its public realm with urban design principles for Toorak Road that express the identity of South Yarra's sub-precincts, provide for a vibrant, accessible and pedestrian dominated environment and identify design and development outcomes for gateway sites at the western end of Toorak Road. Enhance the precincts vitality and liveability through improved provision of open space, including investment in South Yarra Sidings Reserve to provide a safe and accessible parkland a precinct deficient in open space. Maximise access to and efficiency of existing Council owned car parks.
Desired Outcomes: Enhanced precinct identity and role as an employment/residential/living and entertainment hub, capitalising on its proximity to Forrest Hill. Injection of vital goods and services - providing for the everyday needs of a growing residential and working population. Redevelopment of South Yarra Station as a Modal Transport Interchange Node with improved provision for trains and trams. A revitalised Toorak Road with improved walkability, access and better integration of existing and potentially active side streets. Improved linkages to adjacent parklands, neighbourhoods and shared, pedestrian/cycling routes. An established sense of place. Facilitate development of gateway sites to Toorak Road.
Key Sites/Precincts: South Yarra Station South Yarra Sidings Reserve Former Australand site Forrest Hill Precinct
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Appendix B Key Demographic and Socio-Economic Characteristics for Local Areas of: Prahran and South Yarra Local Areas
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Figure 7: Map of Prahran
Land Area: 1.85 km2 | 185 hectares
Density: 53.74 people per hectare (2001)
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Table 13: Key Statistics (summary statistics)

Key statistics (summary statistics) 2001 1996 Change 1996 City of number POPULATION Total population* Males* Females* Indigenous population Australian born Overseas born Australian citizens Australian citizens aged 18+ Institutional population AGE STRUCTURE Infants 0 to 4 years Children 5 to 17 years Adults 18 to 64 years Mature adults 65 to 84 years Senior citizens 85 years and over HOUSEHOLDS Households (occupied private dwellings) Persons counted in households Average household size (persons) DWELLINGS Dwellings (total) Owned Purchasing Renting 5,689 1,331 859 2,483 -25.6 16.6 47.8 -35.6 15.9 38.2 5,319 1,274 717 2,398 -27.4 15.4 51.5 -36.5 16.0 42.6 370 57 142 85 5,190 9,797 1.89 ------4,842 9,336 1.93 ------348 461 -0.04 398 668 7,692 1,095 167 4.0 6.7 76.8 10.9 1.7 4.7 11.8 69.7 11.6 2.2 344 592 7,445 1,015 166 3.6 6.2 77.9 10.6 1.7 4.5 11.4 69.9 12.3 2.0 54 76 247 80 1 9,951 4,815 5,136 25 6,155 2,922 8,171 7,347 291 100.0 48.4 51.6 0.3 61.9 29.4 82.1 73.8 2.9 100.0 47.6 52.4 0.2 65.7 26.7 82.6 68.7 2.5 9,580 4,582 4,999 12 6,096 3,031 8,110 7,304 336 100.0 47.8 52.2 0.1 63.6 31.6 84.7 76.2 3.5 100.0 47.1 52.9 0.2 67.7 27.7 84.7 70.7 3.6 371 233 137 13 59 -109 61 43 -45 % Stonnington % number City of % Stonnington % to 2001
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Table 14: Age Structure: Age Group (years)

Age structure age group (years) number 0 to 4 5 to 11 12 to 17 18 to 24 25 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 59 60 to 69 70 to 84 85 and over Total 398 351 317 1,132 3,183 2,059 907 771 734 167 10,019
2001 City of % Stonnington % 4.0 3.5 3.2 11.3 31.8 20.6 9.1 7.7 7.3 1.7 100.0 4.7 6.3 5.5 12.1 20.7 21.1 11.6 7.5 8.3 2.2 100.0 number 344 335 258 1,484 2,826 1,866 908 700 676 166 9,562
1996 City of % Stonnington % 3.6 3.5 2.7 15.5 29.6 19.5 9.5 7.3 7.1 1.7 100.0 4.5 6.1 5.3 13.9 20.7 21.3 10.2 7.5 8.6 2.0 100
Table 15: Country of Birth Top 10 Overseas Birthplaces

Country of Birth top 10 overseas birthplaces ranked for 2001 (persons) number Greece United Kingdom New Zealand Malaysia China (excl. Taiwan Province) Indonesia India Poland Germany South Africa 505 497 266 100 82 82 77 71 68 65
2001 City of % Stonnington % 5.1 5.0 2.7 1.0 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.7 0.7 0.7 2.5 4.3 2.2 1.1 1.0 1.2 0.9 0.8 0.6 0.6 number 617 469 187 87 113 80 101 84 73 31
1996 City of % Stonnington % 6.4 4.9 2.0 0.9 1.2 0.8 1.1 0.9 0.8 0.3 2.9 4.8 1.7 1.1 1.1 0.9 0.7 0.9 0.7 0.5
Table 16: Country of Birth

Country of Birth totals (persons) number Non-English speaking backgrounds Mainly English speaking countries TOTAL OVERSEAS BORN AUSTRALIA NOT STATED TOTAL 1,962 957 2,919 6,155 871 9,945
2001 City of % Stonnington % 19.7 9.6 29.3 61.9 8.8 100 18.2 8.5 26.7 65.7 7.6 number 2,217 826 3,043 6,096 461
1996 City of % Stonnington % 23.1 8.6 31.7 63.5 4.8 19.3 8.4 27.7 67.7 4.6
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Table 17: Table Weekly Household Income

Weekly household income income groups (households) number Nil income $1 to $199 $200 to $299 $300 to $399 $400 to $499 $500 to $599 $600 to $699 $700 to $799 $800 to $999 $1,000 to $1,199 $1,200 to $1,499 $1,500 to $1,999 $2,000 or more Not stated Total 51 253 331 227 252 182 230 210 388 463 298 706 731 425
2001 % 1.1 5.3 7.0 4.8 5.3 3.8 4.8 4.4 8.2 9.7 6.3 14.9 15.4 9.0 City of Stonnington % 1.2 3.7 5.8 5.0 4.8 4.1 4.6 4.0 7.9 9.0 5.6 15.2 18.6 10.6
Table 18 Household Income Quartiles

Household income quartiles (households) number Lowest group Medium lowest Medium highest Highest group Total (excl. Not stated) 1,019 892 965 1,448 4,324
2001 City of % Stonnington % 23.6 20.6 22.3 33.5 100.0 20.9 20.2 20.9 38.0 number 1,208 958 890 1,198
1996 City of % Stonnington % 28.4 22.5 20.9 28.2 23.2 21.5 21.2 34.1
Table 19: Employment Status

Employment status (persons aged 15 years and over) number Employed full time Employed part time Employed not stated Total employed Total unemployed Total labour force Total in labour force 4,322 1,417 129 5,869 343 6,212 6,212
2001 City of % Stonnington % 69.6 22.8 2.1 94.5 5.5 100.0 68.5 64.4 28.3 2.2 94.9 5.1 100.0 64.4 number 3,921 1,317 83 5,320 519 5,840 5,840
1996 City of % Stonnington % 67.1 22.6 1.4 91.1 8.9 100.0 66.7 65.3 26.0 1.7 93.0 7.0 100.0 64.3
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Total not in labour force Not stated Total
2,273 579 9,065
25.1 6.4 100.0
29.3 6.2 100.0
2,667 244 8,751
30.5 2.8 100.0
32.7 3.1 100.0
Table 20: Industry

Industry (employed persons) number Agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining Manufacturing Electricity, gas and water Construction Wholesale and retail trade Transport and storage Communication services Finance insurance and business services Public admin and defence Education health and community services Recreation, personal services, cafes etc Not classifiable, not stated Total 45 506 32 174 935 191 136 1,895 116 935 856 115 5,936
2001 City of % Stonnington % 0.8 8.5 0.5 2.9 15.7 3.2 2.3 31.9 2.0 15.8 14.4 1.9 100.0 0.7 8.0 0.4 3.0 17.0 2.6 2.0 30.5 2.4 18.1 12.9 2.2 100.0 number 21 522 16 150 927 176 156 1,399 169 906 828 139 5,408
1996 City of % Stonnington % 0.4 9.6 0.3 2.8 17.1 3.3 2.9 25.9 3.1 16.7 15.3 2.6 0.8 8.9 0.3 2.7 17.4 3.0 2.3 27.2 3.0 18.1 13.4 2.9
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Figure 8: Map of South Yarra
Land Area: 2.52 km2 | 252 hectares
Density: 51.17 people per hectare (2001)
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Table 21: Key Statistics (Summary Statistics)

Key statistics (summary statistics)
2001
1996 Change 1996 to City of 2001 % Stonnington %
number POPULATION Total population* Males* Females* Indigenous population Australian born Overseas born Australian citizens Australian citizens aged 18+ Institutional population AGE STRUCTURE Infants 0 to 4 years Children 5 to 17 years Adults 18 to 64 years Mature adults 65 to 84 years Senior citizens 85 years and over HOUSEHOLDS Households (occupied private dwellings) Persons counted in households Average household size (persons) DWELLINGS Dwellings (total) Owned Purchasing Renting 8,151 1,588 719 3,778 7,080 13,117 1.85 398 909 10,093 1,198 155 12,879 6,225 6,654 30 7,131 4,420 9,544 8,595 193
City of % Stonnington %
number
100.0 48.3 51.7 0.2 55.4 34.3 74.1 66.7 1.5
100.0 47.6 52.4 0.2 65.7 26.7 82.6 68.7 2.5
12,226 5,889 6,337 31 6,952 4,345 9,360 8,438 720
100.0 48.2 51.8 0.3 56.9 35.5 76.6 69.0 5.9
100.0 47.1 52.9 0.2 67.7 27.7 84.7 70.7 3.6
653 336 317 -1 179 75 184 157 -527
3.1 7.1 79.1 9.4 1.2
4.7 11.8 69.7 11.6 2.2
370 894 9,686 1,170 104
3.0 7.3 79.2 9.6 0.9
4.5 11.4 69.9 12.3 2.0
28 15 407 28 51
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6,283 11,813 1.87
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797 1,304 -0.02
-22.4 10.2 53.4
-35.6 15.9 38.2
7,189 1,420 606 3,504
-24.3 10.4 60.0
-36.5 16.0 42.6
962 168 113 274
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Table 22: Age Structure

Age structure age group (years) number 0 to 4 5 to 11 12 to 17 18 to 24 25 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 59 60 to 69 70 to 84 85 and over Total 398 436 473 1,966 3,549 2,561 1,449 944 822 155 12,753
2001 City of % Stonnington % 3.1 3.4 3.7 15.4 27.8 20.1 11.4 7.4 6.4 1.2 100.0 4.7 6.3 5.5 12.1 20.7 21.1 11.6 7.5 8.3 2.2 100.0 number 370 438 456 2,054 3,418 2,508 1,288 829 759 104
Table 23 Country of Birth Top 10 Overseas Birthplaces

Country of Birth top 10 overseas birthplaces ranked for 2001 (persons) number United Kingdom New Zealand Indonesia Greece China (excl. Taiwan Province) Malaysia Vietnam India Hong Kong United States of America 700 386 315 174 169 166 162 131 108 105
2001 City of % Stonnington % 5.4 3.0 2.4 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.0 0.8 0.8 4.3 2.2 1.2 2.5 1.0 1.1 0.5 0.9 0.7 0.7 number 743 254 202 227 181 175 255 82 124 117 % 6.1 2.1 1.6 1.9 1.5 1.4 2.1 0.7 1.0 1.0
1996 City of Stonnington % 4.8 1.7 0.9 2.9 1.1 1.1 0.6 0.7 0.7 0.8
Table 24 Country of Birth

Country of Birth totals (persons) number Non-English speaking backgrounds Mainly English speaking countries TOTAL OVERSEAS BORN AUSTRALIA NOT STATED TOTAL 3,113 1,358 4,471 7,131 1,316 12,918
2001 City of % Stonnington % 24.1 10.5 34.6 55.2 10.2 100.0 18.2 8.5 26.7 65.7 7.6 100.0 number 3,095 1,264 4,359 6,952 934 12,245
1996 City of % Stonnington % 25.3 10.3 35.6 56.8 7.6 100.0 19.3 8.4 27.7 67.7 4.6 100.0
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Table 25: Weekly Household Income

Weekly household income income groups (households) number Nil income $1 to $199 $200 to $299 $300 to $399 $400 to $499 $500 to $599 $600 to $699 $700 to $799 $800 to $999 $1,000 to $1,199 $1,200 to $1,499 $1,500 to $1,999 $2,000 or more Not stated Total 118 246 340 331 334 283 304 265 497 610 289 971 906 502 5,996
2001 % 2.0 4.1 5.7 5.5 5.6 4.7 5.1 4.4 8.3 10.2 4.8 16.2 15.1 8.4 100.0 City of Stonnington % 1.2 3.7 5.8 5.0 4.8 4.1 4.6 4.0 7.9 9.0 5.6 15.2 18.6 10.6 100.0
Table 26 Household Income Quartiles

Household income quartiles (households) number Lowest group Medium lowest Medium highest Highest group Total (excl. Not stated) 1,243 1,201 1,163 1,887 5,494
2001 City of % Stonnington % 22.6 21.9 21.2 34.3 100.0 20.9 20.2 20.9 38.0 100.0 number 1,364 1,259 1,176 1,663 5,462
1996 City of % Stonnington % 25.0 23.0 21.5 30.4 100.0 23.2 21.5 21.2 34.1 100.0
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Table 27 Employment Status

Employment status (persons aged 15 years and over) number Employed full time Employed part time Employed not stated Total employed Total unemployed Total labour force Total in labour force Total not in labour force Not stated Total 5,235 1,942 139 7,316 488 7,804 7,804 2,971 948 11,723
2001 City of % Stonnington % 67.1 24.9 1.8 93.7 6.3 100.0 66.6 25.3 8.1 100.0 64.4 28.3 2.2 94.9 5.1 100.0 64.4 29.3 6.2 100.0 number 4,951 1,639 86 6,676 643 7,319 7,319 3,236 673 11,228
Table 28: Industry

Industry (employed persons) number Agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining Manufacturing Electricity, gas and water Construction Wholesale and retail trade Transport and storage Communication services Finance insurance and business services Public admin and defence Education health and community services Recreation, personal services, cafes etc Not classifiable, not stated Total 63 595 30 151 1,221 201 181 2,400 172 1,027 1,074 117 7,232
2001 City of % Stonnington % 0.9 8.2 0.4 2.1 16.9 2.8 2.5 33.2 2.4 14.2 14.9 1.6 100.0 0.7 8.0 0.4 3.0 17.0 2.6 2.0 30.5 2.4 18.1 12.9 2.2 100.0 number 63 598 21 117 1,131 223 204 2,009 182 896 1,102 162 6,708
1996 City of % Stonnington % 0.9 8.9 0.3 1.7 16.9 3.3 3.0 29.9 2.7 13.4 16.4 2.4 100.0 0.8 8.9 0.3 2.7 17.4 3.0 2.3 27.2 3.0 18.1 13.4 2.9 100.0
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Appendix C: Developable Areas
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Appendix D: Forrest Hill Residential Development Scenarios
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The following development scenarios are extracted from the Final Draft Forrest Hill Development Contributions Plan, prepared by SGS Economics & Planning 2006, for Stonnington City Council.
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Stonnington City Council June 2007

'Chapel Vision' Structure Plan

Stonnington City Council

3.0 4.0 5.0

Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C: Appendix D:

Both phases of the SIA project are reported in this document.

Figure 1: Study Area Division by Precinct

Background to the SIA

The key stages in developing the SIA are listed below:

Figure 2: Chapel Vision Investigation Areas

Social Impact Variables

Social Impact Assessment Variables

State and Local Social Policy Context

Figure 3: Hierarchy of Social Policy

Victorian Planning Provisions

Inner Regional Housing Statement

Inner Melbourne Action Plan

Local Planning Policy Framework

Municipal Public Health Plan

Local Council Policies

Local Council Policies

A Vision for the Study Area

Policy Assessment Framework

Table 1: Policy Assessment Framework

A Fairer Victoria: Improve public transport. (Strategy 12.3)

Social Impact Variable

Bicycle Strategy Guide for the development of Stonningtons bicycle network.

Social Impact Variable

Community safety plan Community strengthening and partnerships.

Promote sense of belonging and empowerment amongst

Social Impact Variable

Chapel Vision precinct vision statements

South Yarra Improved aesthetics of South Yarra environment.

To protect the heritage assets, neighbourhood character

Social Impact Variable

Chapel Vision precinct vision statements

Social Impact Variable

Chapel Vision precinct vision statements

Social Impact Variable

IMAP Complete the regional open space network. (Strategy 10)

Social Impact Variable

Chapel Vision precinct vision statements

Social Impact Variable

IMAP Plan to accommodate 90,000 more dwellings by 2030. (Strategy 5)

Vision Gap Analysis

Current Demographics and Housing

Table 2: Precinct 1: South Yarra (Toorak Road)

Table 3: Precinct 2: Prahran (Central)

Other Demographic Data

Figure 4: City of Stonnington Community Profile Local Areas

Source: Stonnington Community Profile (ID Consulting)

Figure 5: City of Stonnington SEIFA Index of relative socio-economic disadvantage.

Future Demographics and Housing

Proposed Changes in Central Hub

Table 4: Development Scenarios for Central Hub Mix of Uses

80 m per dwelling 19.6 293.4 495.1 616.0 145.7 268.2 1,838

Note: Refer to Appendix C for map of key sites.

Proposed Changes in Jam Factory Environs

Table 5: Development Scenarios for Jam Factory Environs - Mix of Uses

Proposed Changes Forrest Hill Environs

Summary of Social Impacts