Emerging Masterplan Creating Neighbourhoods
Ashton Park will be made up of a series of distinct neighbourhoods, each with their own character, identity and mix of uses. However each neighbourhood will share access to high quality community facilities – bringing residents together, reinforcing community cohesion and discouraging car use.
At Ashton Park local shops, community facilities and primary schools will be within a 5 / 10 minute walk (400 metres) for the majority of residents. To achieve this, the illustrative masterplan includes a number of centres:
- a District Centre – the focus of the development including a foodstore, local retail, a pub / restaurant, a health centre, community centre (including library), hotel, offices and higher density living.
- a Neighbourhood Centre – located in the northern part of the district within close proximity to Ashton Vale. The centre will include a small food store, local retail, a pub / restaurant, a community centre, a health centre and a primary school.
- three Local Centres – including primary schools, local shops and community facilities.
