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Urban Neighbourhood place type

The Strategic framework outlines the 20-year vision for growth and development in Moreton Bay. It divides the city into 13 place types. These place types explain the level of growth and form of development that is expected in different neighbourhoods and communities throughout Moreton Bay. Urban neighbourhoods are one of these 13 place types.

Council’s vision for Urban Neighbourhoods is for them to become vibrant, attractive places, characterised by the densest forms of housing within the city. They are generally located within easy walking distance of a large range of services and activities and/or frequent public transport services.

Urban Neighbourhoods are expected to change considerably in the future. Changes include:

increase in residential densities;
the predominant form of dwellings will be attached medium density dwellings;
a grid like street pattern, providing pedestrian friendly streets that encourages active transport and public transport;
convenient, safe and easy to navigate connections to adjoining centres of employment, services and transport;
reduced dependence on private motor vehicles.

Where can I find an Urban Neighbourhood?

Urban Neighbourhoods are predominantly existing suburbs that have the necessary attributes and capacity to support future growth. They generally adjoin railway stations, Activity centres (primarily higher order and district scaled centres) or areas having a seaside amenity (e.g. Clontarf).

Future Urban neighbourhoods may also be identified in existing rural residential areas and greenfield sites (e.g. close to a train station) that are suitable to transition to urban neighbourhoods.

Why are Urban Neighbourhoods important?

Urban neighbourhoods provide a role in meeting the housing needs of the city. Urban neighbourhoods can cater for a wide range of people with diverse needs and financial situations. With these areas having good access to services and activities it also provides residents with a lifestyle choice that isn’t reliant on a private motor vehicle. Given their locations they also make best use of existing infrastructure and facilities.

Increasing the residential population around activity centres, especially higher order and district centres, will support the retail, commercial and community activities occurring in the adjoining centre, and in turn support local employment opportunities and the provision of frequent public transport.