WSLHD_CPH_Healthy High Density Living for Families with Chil

56 Healthy Higher Density Living for Families with Children: An Advocacy, Planning and Design Guide Building Considerations Checklist Building Considerations – 1.3 Playable Outdoor Space Key Design Guidelines Apartment Design Guide Requirements Design element Guideline implementation YES NO Comments/References ADG min Amount of communal outdoor space 1.3.1 25% of communal outdoor space is provided as ‘playable space’. From page 25 of the Guide. Objective 3D-1, page 55 • Communal open space has a minimum area equal to 25% of the site. • Developments achieve a minimum of 50% direct sunlight to the principal usable part of the communal open space for a minimum of 2 hours between 9 am and 3 pm on 21 June (mid-winter). Location of communal outdoor space 1.3.2 Direct access to communal outdoor space is provided to adjacent family-friendly apartments. From page 25 of the Guide. Direct access (through a gate) encourages children to easily move between private and communal spaces. Sight lines and passive surveillance N/A

Objective 3D-1, page 55 • Communal open space has a minimum area equal to 25% of the site. • Developments achieve a minimum of 50% direct sunlight to the principal usable part of the communal open space for a minimum of 2 hours between 9 am and 3 pm on 21 June (mid winter). N/A

Objective 3D-2, page 57 Communal open space is designed to allow for a range of activities, respond to site conditions and be attractive and inviting.

Facilities are provided within communal open spaces and common spaces for a range of age groups (see also 4F Common circulation and spaces), incorporating some of the following elements: • Seating for individuals or groups • Barbecue areas • Play equipment or play areas • Swimming pools, gyms, tennis courts or common rooms

• Areas for toddler play with a focus on sensory experiences with water, sand and nature play. • Zones for primary school aged children and teenagers focusing on more active play

opportunities such as scooters, table tennis, and creative play.

• Vegetable gardens, tables and seating for encouraging intergenerational interaction. From page 25 of the Guide.

• Integrate play elements such as chalk boards, climbing structures and games on blank walls and/or underutilised spaces.

From page 25 of the Guide. Consider sight lines from private courtyards

and balconies to maximise passive supervision and safety of playing children, while also maintaining privacy.

From page 25 of the Guide. Playable elements for various ages and abilities are provided such as:

Storage should be large enough to accommodate larger items such as bikes or scooters. It should be visible and easily accessible by children.

1.3.3 Clear sight lines from private courtyards and balconies to playable outdoor space are provided.

Playable elements 1.3.4 Permanent playable elements (which meet Australian Standards) are integrated within the outdoor space and/or building façade/ blank walls. Storage 1.3.5

Shared outdoor waterproof storage is integrated within communal areas.

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