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Diagram 10: A social lobby that facilitates social interaction between residents and demonstrates the key design guidelines.

1.5 Key Design Guidelines Design lobbies and circulation zones to support safe socialisation and play and function as an “indoor street” by incorporating the following considerations: 1 Ensure corridors (aiming to be above 1.55m width) and lobbies are generously sized with ample natural 2 Design lobbies and circulation zones to increase safety and security of residents through Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) features, such as passive surveillance, adequate lighting and well designed access control. Create opportunities for residents to linger, socialise and share information and resources by integrating seating and storage for books or toys within lobbies and by providing community notice boards nearby to letterboxes or lifts. Consider resident visual and acoustic privacy when locating areas intended for socialisation or play. Promote a sense of belonging, by using materials, colours and textures in nominated social areas, which create a welcoming and homely atmosphere. Consider customisation of front doors and the integration of interactive wall elements for children to engage with. 3 4 light and ventilation to create more enjoyable spaces for residents to use for socialising.

Diagram 11: Homely and welcoming circulation zones, with opportunities for personalisation, can provide residents with a sense of belonging to their building community.

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Healthy Higher Density Living for Families with Children: An Advocacy, Planning and Design Guide