Metropolitan Melbourne Investigation Discussion Paper - Victorian ...

Trails are an important component of the public open
space network. Only some trails are recorded in VEAC’s
open space inventory due to the diffi culties of accurately
mapping such an extensive network, and they are not
included in the open space analysis. However, the
metropolitan trail network is shown as an overlay on maps
C and D in this discussion paper.
Figure 6.3
Public open space by category in the investigation area
(top) and within the urban growth boundary (bottom)
6.7.4 DISTRIBUTION OF PUBLIC
OPEN SPACE
There are a number of ways of describing the distribution
of open space across the investigation area. The
proportion of municipal area and area per capita ratios
are discussed below. These have also been discussed in
section 6.5 in relation to public open space standards.
When considering these comparisons, it needs to be
kept in mind that these two measures do not take into
account accessibility or “quality” of open space within
municipalities. Some municipalities within the investigation
area with comparatively low per capita levels or low
proportions of open space may have high quality open
space that is well dispersed throughout the municipality.
An example of this is the City of Boroondara, which has a
comparatively low level of open space area per thousand
people within the investigation area. However, as shown
in fi gure 6.4 below, most residents have access to open
space within a walkable distance (in this case, 400
metres). Areas in white indicate where residents do not
have access to open space within 400 metres, or where
there are ‘gaps’ in the open space network.
Protected area 46%
Nature-based recreation area 17%
Multiple-purpose area 13%
Parkland and garden 10%
Organised recreation area 12%
Services and utilities area 2%
Civic square and promenade