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Suburbs and Recreation: The Value of Public Life

In recent years, urban planners have given much importance on creating public spaces for recreation and leisure for Australian urban dwellers. It is part of their initiative to make Australia a leader in creating green urban communities.

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Suburbs and Recreation: The Value of Public Life

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  1. Suburbs and Recreation: The Value of Public Life Westbrook Estate Leakes Road, (near the corner of Morris Road)Truganina, VIC 3029, Australia 1 300-303-420Building 123,

  2. In recent years, urban planners have given much importance on creating public spaces for recreation and leisure for Australian urban dwellers. It is part of their initiative to make Australia a leader in creating green urban communities. Australian suburbs have public open spaces that fulfil a range of functions and provide unlimited and unrestricted access to residents. Strengthening suburban public spaces is one way of encouraging an active community. It redefines the image that suburbia is a venue for political apathy and social withdrawal. Creating Active Communities Australia is home to a diverse, multi-layered mix of cultures and societies. Tagged as the ‘cultural and sporting capital of the world’, its cultural landscape features a variety of sporting traditions and recreational activities. Suburbs make up most of Australia’s urban landscape, and parks and recreation are defining features in residential communities. Australians participate in a wide range of recreational activities. The most popular team sports are football, cricket and netball. Cycling is also a favourite pastime, with so many scenic bike trails in and out of the cities. Watersports, such as boating, fishing and rowing, are also big recreational activities. In other countries, recreation is a luxury in urban cities, but in Australia, leisure and recreation are commodities that anyone can have access to, regardless of economic constraints. Westbrook Estate Leakes Road, (near the corner of Morris Road)Truganina, VIC 3029, Australia 1 300-303-420Building 123,

  3. Why Australians Value Public Life It is important in Australian culture to stay involved in family and society matters and still remain engaged in travel, sport and active leisure. Public life is an important aspect of the Australian sensibility, because it fosters communication, social articulation and promotes good health. Many Australians place high value on the recreational and cultural opportunities that are available in communities they live in or plan to move to. They choose to live in communities that provide a space to exercise and enjoy fresh air. Moreover, public spaces also help citizens join together and brainstorm ideas to make their community better. Having a public space may also encourage community residents to participate in the planning and management of activities. The broader contribution of recreational parks and other public spaces to the Australian sensibility is that is fosters communication. Gone are the days where suburban residents treat their homes as their castles and when locals would move away from city center to avoid the influx of immigrants. Australian suburban culture is now a public, open space with a thriving and diverse social community. Westbrook Estate Leakes Road, (near the corner of Morris Road)Truganina, VIC 3029, Australia 1 300-303-420Building 123,

  4. RESOURCES: http://www.westbrookestate.com.au/ https://www.environment.gov.au/system/files/pages/25570c73-a276-4efb-82f4- 16f802320e62/files/planning-green-open-space-report.pdf http://www.jblearning.com/samples/0763749591/49591_Ch01_McLean.pdf Westbrook Estate Leakes Road, (near the corner of Morris Road)Truganina, VIC 3029, Australia 1 300-303-420Building 123,

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