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Coorparoo and Districts Neighbourhood PlanCommunity Planning TeamMeeting notes Meeting 3 - 13 April 2016

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Notes from Coorparoo and Districts Neighbourhood Plan Community Planning Team (CPT) Meeting 3

Meeting detailsDate: Wednesday 13 April 2016

Time: 6pm

Location: Easts Leagues Club

AttendeesCommunity Planning Team members:

Ailsa, Alan, Amila, Andrea, Andrew, Angela, Catherine, Chris, Chris, Christopher, Deb, Irene, John, Karen, Lynette, Melanie, Michael, Patricia, Peter, Robert and Wayne.

Council officers and project consultants:

Peta Harwood (Operations Manager, City Planning and Economic Development), Travis Frew (Project Manager), Sonia Kirby (Principal Urban Planner), Lisa Edgerton (meeting facilitator), Alex Hodgson, Annete Armstrong, David Brady, Edna Alexis, Elizabeth Butterworth, Georgina Aitchison, Kat Guerrero, Shilo Quinnell (table facilitators and scribes), Jo Blythe, Peter Richards, Stephen Smith, Tyson Ryan, April Tehan, Carl Knaggs and Damian Scutt (project consultants), Vesna Simic (registration) and James Cole (note taker).

Elected representatives and other observers:

Councillor Krista Adams, Chair of the Finance and Economic Development Committee and Councillor for the Ward of Holland Park; and Councillor Ian McKenzie, Councillor for the Ward of Coorparoo.

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Councillor Julian Simmonds, Chair of the City Planning Committee; and CPT members Cameron, Christine, Dorothea, Jack, Jayne, Samantha and Sarah.

Agenda1. Welcome and purpose of meeting

2. Recap of CPT meeting No. 2 (10 February 2016)

3. Draft vision statement

4. Activity #1: Feedback on the draft vision statement

5. Key focus areas

6. Activity #2: Exploring the key focus areas

7. Wrap-up and explanation of next steps

8. Meeting close

Welcome and purpose of meetingLisa (meeting facilitator) acknowledged the traditional owners of the meeting place, and welcomed everybody to this third Community Planning Team (CPT) meeting for the Coorparoo and Districts Neighbourhood Plan (CDNP).

Lisa then thanked everyone for giving up their time to contribute throughout the neighbourhood planning process. The feedback and advice received to date has proven invaluable in developing and refining the investigations and direction for the neighbourhood plan.

Lisa advised that the newly appointed Chair of the City Planning Committee, Councillor Julian Simmonds, was unable to attend tonight’s meeting. Lisa then formally welcomed Councillor Ian McKenzie, Councillor for the Ward of Coorparoo, and advised that Councillor Krista Adams, Chair of the Finance and Economic Development Committee and Councillor for the Ward of Holland Park, would join the meeting shortly.

Continuing, Lisa explained that as a result of recent ward boundary changes, Councillor McKenzie now shared responsibility for the project area with Councillor Adams. Councillor Adams was very familiar with the local area through her long association with the district.

Next, Lisa introduced the Council team that is managing the planning process and would assist to guide the evening’s activities. She also reminded members of the group agreement regarding how members and staff would participate in discussions, underpinned by the principle of respect for each other and for all points of view.

An overview of the agenda was then presented to CPT members, noting that tonight’s activities would consider a draft vision statement and also look at some key focus areas within the plan.

Recap of CPT Meeting No. 2 (10 February 2016)Travis took attendees through a brief recap of the second CPT meeting, advising that meeting notes are published on the project web page. The second CPT meeting on 10 February collated direct, valuable input from the community.

Travis explained that the second CPT meeting also sought members’ input into the development of a vision for the area and discussed the unique neighbourhood character, in the context of areas that might be suitable for future growth or change and areas that should largely stay the same.

Next, Travis provided a summary of feedback that emerged from the community survey, highlighting that more than 500 responses had been received when the survey closed on 30 March. Among the wide range of views expressed, some of the key issues identified related to:

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managing traffic and congestion no/reduced high-density and apartments Maintaining/increasing /improving green space and facilities improving pedestrian/cycle paths improving/revitalising shopping and entertainment parking issues more/improved public transport retaining character housing and new development to support it traffic calming.

Draft vision statement for Coorparoo and DistrictsTravis reminded members that in considering a vision for the area at the previous CPT meeting, members were encouraged to think in terms of a 20-year future for the area and to take an aspirational, inspirational, big-picture approach. In so doing, Travis displayed a word-cloud highlighting the frequently mentioned comments from members’ feedback. Prominent among these words were:

Green Safe Family Community Vibrant Character Connected.

The previous inputs and feedback were used to help develop a draft vision statement, as follows.

The Coorparoo and Districts neighbourhood plan area is characterised by its diverse neighbourhoods, topography and transport corridors. The individual neighbourhoods will continue to provide a broad range of housing, including character housing, options to support ageing in place, and areas of higher density proximate to the major transport nodes and corridors, and centres.

The Logan Road corridor will be a subtropical boulevard, offering a variety of retail and mixed use centres. The Holland Park and Greenslopes centres will be characterised by public realm elements that distinguish the individual communities along the corridor.

Neighbourhoods are walkable with distinct centres and diverse land uses which assist in providing a strong sense of community. Key movement paths are shaded with enhanced street tree planting which create comfortable pedestrian spaces for people of all-abilities.

Norman Creek and other local green spaces provide a range of park and open spaces which allow residents to recreate and be active across all neighbourhoods.

Greenslopes Private Hospital continues to be a major employment and activity node in the plan area. Opportunities for better connections from the hospital to the Greenslopes busway are underpinned by higher density forms of development which capitalise on this existing infrastructure and help activate key pedestrian connections.

Activity 1: Feedback on the draft vision statementMembers were asked to spend time during the meeting thinking about the draft vision statement and writing down their suggestions to improve the wording and themes captured in the draft vision

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statement. Members were asked to place their comments on the sticky wall at the rear of the room as the meeting proceeded. Themed feedback is provided at Appendix A to these notes.

At the end of the meeting Lisa provided a summary of the feedback received, including the key themes emerging. Key areas of feedback included that the draft vision statement:

was too generic was too wordy/too long referred to some parts of the plan area only needed to say more about being ‘green’ captured important themes such as ageing and walkable neighbourhoods.

Key focus areas for Coorparoo and DistrictsTravis reminded the group about activity 2 which was completed in the last CPT meeting, where the group was asked to identify areas that might be suitable for future growth and areas that should largely stay the same.

Travis explained that the project team had engaged consultants to assist with the project and the consultants had been provided with all the feedback from the previous CPT meetings, and are working closely with Council to complete background research.

After further investigation and analysis, four areas have been identified for particular focus. These areas were chosen because of their location, proximity to public transport or Logan Road, role as a centre or opportunity for potential future change. It was noted that CPT 2 feedback assisted with the identification of these areas.

While this does not mean that other areas within the district would or would not be considered, these key focus areas would provide a good basis to begin discussions about the future of the Coorparoo and Districts area and to get a broad understanding of the community’s desires and aspirations for the wider neighbourhood:

Thompson Estate and Thompson Reserve Greenslopes Hospital, busway station and surrounds Greenslopes centres Holland Park centre.

Activity 2: Exploring the key focus areasCPT members then participated in a world-café style group discussion session across four tables, each based on one of the four key focus areas. Members were asked to discuss each area by periodic rotation through all four tables.

Facilitators and consultants worked with members to draw out ideas in each group and during each table rotation.

At the conclusion of the activity, facilitators and consultants reported back on the key points raised across the four groups. These are summarised as follows, with further information provided in Appendix B to these notes.

Table 1 - Thompson Estate and Thompson Reserve Mixed opinions regarding growth potential in the area Some increase in density acceptable in some parts of the focus areas Higher density could be okay along corridors Mixture of housing – units and character Proximity to bus station an asset Noise intrusion from South East Freeway and Juliette and Cornwall Streets is a problem Increased density around park could improve surveillance and should be complemented

with establishment of a node with a coffee shop, etc.

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Table 2 – Greenslopes Private Hospital, busway station and surrounds Support for hospital as a key asset and visual landmark Active and public transport linkages to and from the hospital are important Strengthen the connection between the bus station and the hospital Allow hospital to grow towards the street Character housing in the area supported Parking issues of concern Hilltop views highly valued Some increased density could be acceptable Mixed views about the appropriate treatment between the hospital and Logan Road

Table 3 – Greenslopes centres Could be seen as one centre with three distinct, separate components – each needs an

identity Need to establish and reinforce a series of entry/exit points Public realm treatment is crucial Higher density could be okay Traffic on Logan Road is a concern Pedestrian connections and walkability is important Need more street trees Make Logan Road a subtropical boulevard

Table 4 – Holland Park centre Consistent views regarding support for centre Pedestrian connections very important Mixed use corridor Improve the role and function of CB Mott Park Variety of views about the appropriate treatment of Logan Road Increased heights generally acceptable

Next steps and meeting conclusionTravis briefly reminded all CPT members of the next steps in the planning process, noting that the next and final CPT meeting on 4 May 2016 will consider some land use options for the area. He advised that all information provided during the meeting would now be collated and used as valuable input as the next stages are progressed. A draft neighbourhood plan strategy will be developed later this year which will be available for community consultation and feedback. Following community feedback on the strategy, Council will prepare the draft statutory neighbourhood plan which will be publicly notified and also considered by Council’s elected representatives. It is expected that the final statutory plan will be approved by late 2017.

Travis thanked all present for their enthusiasm and commitment to the night’s activities, and complimented all members for providing well-considered comments and ideas.

Additional input and comment is welcome at any time and should be directed to the Neighbourhood Planning Brisbane team on the contact details below.

Prior to leaving, members were invited to complete evaluation forms to assist Council in running CPT meetings in the best way possible.

The meeting closed at 8.40pm.

Further ContactPhone: 3403 8888

Email: [email protected]

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mailto:[email protected]


Web: www.brisbane.qld.gov.au and search for ‘Coorparoo and Districts Neighbourhood Plan’

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Observations and input from CPT workshop activities, transcribed from notes and written comments on maps.

APPENDIX A

CPT Activity 1: Feedback on the draft vision statement

Wording/structure of draft vision statement There seems to be a separation of the themes and we need to link them so it flows Make it longer It is a bit wordy I like the first para Far too detailed More description of area Detail can come out and be included in objectives (rather than the vision) Needs to be shorter and punchier Vision statement not too long – it includes themes which are important to keep

Draft vision statement too generic Too generic in its general context Not visionary enough Too generic except Hospital, etc. Not neighbourhood specific Hopefully will become more specific after consultations Not inspiring Vision statement good but still too generic First sentence is too generic, for example it could apply to any neighbourhood plan

Specfic themes/content feedback Replace recreate with play Define what green is – street trees, trees in gardens, trees in parks, habitat, visual relief,

shade, heat relief Take transport corridors out of first sentence ‘Areas of higher density NEAR the major…’ Insert ‘carefully planned’ areas of higher density supported by infrastructure, for example

minimal car parking for extended periods on streets necessitating resumptions for street widening

Happy to see suggestions for aged people Aged facilities in area? Green needs to be at the top, it was the biggest value Not sure about the higher density near the busway – I support, but will be difficult Should talk about not wanting to be a traffic sewer My key words would be: Greenslopes/Coorparoo area is a key growth corridor supporting

the CBD. Mainly residential and services. Growth will be achieved in key transport nodes with development focussing on green space as part of the development (should be flexible to some extent).

Open spaces need to be well lit and safe Support subtropical boulevards. It works well in Mt Gravatt why not in Greenslopes? Feels

safer and easier crossing road in Mt Gravatt. Focus on the hospital in last para is strange – why not talk about other centres? Focus on Greenslopes side of plan area – what about Coorparoo? Some parts very specific, e.g. hospital but others general, e.g. Norman Creek Two precincts for Logan Road centres – high street and shopping centre People-centred Well balanced Vibrant centres with good urban design/landscape at ground level


Greater focus on protecting existing residential areas Facilities which encourage community interaction should be promoted/supported The focus should be on opportunities which support and encourage active lifestyles /

diverse housing connected to parks, transport corridors, and centres Footpaths and walking areas are level and safe Characterised by other factors – facility, community, e.g. reputation of Coorparoo State

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APPENDIX B

CPT Activity 2 feedback: Exploring the Key Focus Areas

Table 1 – Thompson estate and Thompson Reserve(Georgina, Elizabeth, Jo and Tyson)

Table 2 – Greenslopes Hospital, busway station and surrounds(Annete, David and Peter)

Table 3 – Greenslopes centres

Table 4 – Holland Park centre(Edna, Alex and April)

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