Land Use Planning for Equitable Health Outcomes (LUPEHO)

Overview

Western Sydney is rapidly growing, but current land use planning doesn’t fully consider health and equity. This report reviews planning policies and identifies opportunities to create healthier, more connected communities.

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Key Findings

• 🏡 Housing & Affordability: Limited affordable, health-supportive housing
• 🚆 Transport & Access: Barriers to healthcare & essential services
• 🌿 Green Spaces: Unequal access to parks and recreation
• 📊 Planning Gaps: Health is not consistently integrated into planning policies

Recommendations

✅ Policy Reform – Strengthen health and equity considerations in planning
✅ Walkable, Connected Communities – Invest in active transport & infrastructure
✅ Better Data & Tracking – Measure and benchmark health in planning policies