Vivente - Hammond Park

Vivente provides opportunities for residents and the wider community to engage in healthy behaviours within the estate via the movement network, careful consideration of destinations and the quality of the amenity.

• Access: The estate encourages an active lifestyle for all ages and abilities via the public open space network which has been designed to include a universally accessible path linking a variety of park amenity.
• Choice: The Vivente public open space network supports both physical, social and mental health and wellbeing via the following approaches:

1. Large turf areas for group integration and sporting / active / group fitness opportunities;
2. Implementation of an innovative use of stairs (activity stairs) within retained vegetation with multi-functional equipment providing fitness opportunities for users;
3. Passive recreation opportunities are nestled within the retained vegetation, creating a strong sense of place for users with the connection to local landscape, flora and fauna;
4. Bicycle parking has been provided in public open space areas and located in easily accessible locations clearly visible from the road; and
5. Seating nodes are well located and provide amenity to support community gatherings and encourage social interaction.

• Connectivity: The street network at Vivente supports an active lifestyle through an accessible, connected network, ensuring all streets contain a footpath, are shaded and include native planting elements along major pedestrian routes – ensuring active transport networks are pleasant and respond to the natural environment. A future running loop (1.3 kilometres) will enhance the opportunities and experiences for residents and the wider community.
• Cycling: Vivente has a number of access points to a Principle Shared Path - a dedicated pedestrian and bicycle network - with direct links to Perth City to the north and Mandurah to the south. This provides residents the opportunity to safely commute to key employment, entertainment and recreation nodes within the metropolitan region. New links to the Principle Shared Path will be explored to improve access and convenience for residents.
• Location: The project masterplan has carefully considered the location of public open space and movement networks to facilitate a diverse range of recreational opportunities for residents and the wider community.
• Planting: A programme of planting native street trees and vegetation within road reserves and verges ensures that the estate is green and enhances the local ecology with limited water use. The long-term role of the plantings is important in the activation of public spaces and also has mental and emotional health benefits to the residents of the estate.
• Proximity: Vivente is located less than two (2) kilometres from the Aubin Grove train station and is accessible via the local path network. Residents that use public transport can achieve their daily physical activity needs by walking or riding from the estate. With primary and high schools located nearby, school children can walk safely to school which promotes an active lifestyle.

Vivente provides economic opportunities for residents and the wider community by fostering new opportunities for local business and through a local centre site.

• Local business: Personal trainers can take advantage of the activity stairs to hold classes on a regular basis.
• Local centre site: Vivente includes one commercial land use site to be developed as a childcare centre. This facility is expected to employ twelve people, with bicycle parking and well-connected path networks to encourage staff and families to walk and ride to the centre.

Vivente is the only EnviroDevelopment certified estate in Hammond Park and offers environmental benefits for residents and the wider community through rehabilitation programmes, retention of vegetation and waterwise plantings. Sustainability initiatives are actively promoted including energy reduction and waterwise practices.

• Biodiversity: The public open space network has been designed to assist the east to west movement of flora and fauna. A focus on native plantings in the public and private realm rather than artificial grass will support local biodiversity.
• Native vegetation: The public open space network includes retained vegetation and a rehabilitation programme has been implemented to build a strong sense of place and support the overall identity of the estate.
• Off-site rehabilitation: Off-site rehabilitation work on 1.78 hectares of degraded vegetation at the Bibra Lake Reserve has been implemented for the benefit of the wider Cockburn community.
• Street trees: Street trees have been installed to support foraging and feeding habitat of endangered Carnaby’s Cockatoo populations and to provide shade for pedestrians and reduce the impact of the urban heat island effect.
• Waterwise: Vivente Design Guidelines require all dwellings to include waterwise plumbing fixtures, and front garden landscaping packages include native species and encourage waterwise gardens.
• Water Sensitive Urban Design: The adoption of Water Sensitive Urban Design principles has guided the water management of Vivente with a focus on water conservation and quality through initiatives such as bio-retention basins.

Community creation underpins the principles of Vivente placing a high value on social interaction and engagement. Design strategies have been implemented to assist with community safety, social interaction and to foster community.

• Community engagement: Long-term community engagement has been ongoing from the inception of Vivente with a focus on fostering community, including:

1. Annual Christmas Concerts;
2. Funding Hammond Park Primary School initiatives / infrastructure;
3. Fostering the creation of the Vivente Neighbour Day (2018);
4. Hammond Park Junior Football Club sponsorship;
5. Jandakot Volunteer Bushfire Brigade sponsorship; and
6. Pets in the Park.

• Design: The Vivente master plan encourages social interaction and engagement through the legibility and permeability of the pedestrian network and public open space network and can be demonstrated by the:

1. Laneway lots addressing public open space, where possible, which increases passive surveillance and sense of pride over this space by adjoining residents;
2. The public open space network is designed to be an active community focal point which encourages residents to engage; and
3. Front fences are restricted to a maximum of 900mm in height to facilitate passive surveillance.

Enjoyment of Vivente is defined by diversity within the community and supported by product choice, the current and future public open space network and local amenity.

• Community events: The management of valued community events demonstrates the focus on creating space that facilitates community interaction and promote healthy behaviours.
• Product diversity: Ensuring Vivente has diversity of product and lot sizes aids in creating an inclusive community. Supporting diversity creates opportunities for interaction and engagement with a wider cross-section of the community, which is important for a sustainable community.
• Public open space: Connectivity and the quality of the public open space will encourage residents and the wider community to enjoy Vivente to build a vibrant local community. Passive and active uses have also considered enabling the use of spaces at varying times of the day.

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