Collection: Tech Book

This document has been prepared to help agencies, local councils and the development industry to build the environments that support active lifestyles by pointing to material already available and advising on urban design factors that will promote active living in new developments.

Consolidates the existing DCPs applying to the Penrith Local Government Area into a single, City-wide document.

Consolidates the existing DCPs applying to the Penrith Local Government Area into a single, City-wide document including sections to support the Penrith Health and Education Precinct and the Riverlink Precinct.

Establishes a future character for the Eastern Precinct; establishes typical planning and design principles; communicates the design criteria against which DAs will be assessed for approval; establishes a clear process for landowners to follow.

Provides the EPA with legislative modelling including components essential to establish a successful inventory legislative program and comprehensive documentation supporting the legislative modelling and detailing existing legislation and regulations.

Spells out the principles undergirding developmentally appropriate practice and guidelines for making decisions in the classroom and other settings for young children.

Children learn most effectively through a concrete play-oriented approach. This book will help teachers and others make informed decisions about designing programs and teaching strategies based on what we know about the development of young children.