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Abstract
Sydney, one of the world's most liveable and unaffordable cities is undergoing unprecedented urban development. To reduce health inequalities within Australia's most high density brownfield development the local Health service partnered with Council, local community organisations and Health impact Assessment (HIA) experts to identify and minimise potential health and inequity issues.
Creating liveable and healthy communities within former industrial sites offer unique opportunities for developers and councils to imagine and create new communities through the provision of a high level of amenity and facilities, in addition to service provision and connected active and public transport. However, providing diversity, a sense of community and healthy environments for children to develop through built form in higher density environments is a challenge which was not traditionally required or expected in lower density suburbs of the past.
This presentation will outline the process of conducting an HIA that is evidence informed, people centred and committed to a strong, inclusive sustainable community in a context where different value systems are at play between developers, health and community organisations.
