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S2E25 PnP Anna Gurnhill on Designing Active Communities

S2E25 PnP Anna Gurnhill on Designing Active Communities

In this People and Projects episode of Streets and People, Wendy speaks with Anna Gurnhill about the Healthy Active by Design initiative, exploring its origins and the significant impact it has on urban planning and community health. Anna explains how built environments can encourage physical activity and improve heart health, focusing on key principles like walkability, mixed-use land development, and community advocacy.

Anna reflects on her career from cultural geography to active transportation, sharing the Heart Foundation’s motivation behind the initiative and its guidelines for creating healthier, more liveable communities. She also outlines successful case studies, recent research, and upcoming resources for professionals and community members working to build more walkable and heart-healthy neighbourhoods.

The conversation also highlights the complexities of transport in peri-urban areas and the critical role of community involvement in advocating for better urban designs. Anna’s insights provide a clear framework for anyone working to create cities that prioritise health and accessibility.

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The Streets and People Podcast

Every day in Caboolture and Morayfield, people get left behind because they can’t drive. Some are too young. Some are older. Others live with disability or manage on a low income. You probably know 1 or 2 people in that situation.

We keep asking the same question: Why do cars get the red carpet while everyone else gets the gravel?

Get Around Caboolture is a local movement focused on practical transport solutions that work for more people. Through real stories and expert insights, our podcast highlights what’s missing – and what’s possible.

Our podcast series:

People & Projects (PnP): Interviews with researchers, advocates, and professionals working on transport solutions across Australia.

Not Everyone Drives (NED): Conversations with locals who don’t drive, sharing how transport access, or the lack of it, shapes their everyday lives.

Road Rules 360 (RR360)
Co-hosted with John Burrill, this series looks at road rules from all angles, with a focus on people walking, riding, scooting, or using mobility aids.

You’re invited to explore the episodes and learn more at www.GetAroundCaboolture.au.

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Get Around Caboolture is a community movement advocating for more transport choice and less hassle.

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If you're interested in what we do, we could do with your support

You probably know 1 or 2 people who can't or shouldn't drive

Get Around Caboolture is a community movement advocating for more travel options for people in
Caboolture & Morayfield. 

Our Goals

1. All children can ride to school on safe streets 

2. All young adults can get to work or study without needing a car so they begin adulthood without a debt of $15,000 a year. 

A lack of transport options leads to a high financial burden for
families, businesses and governments.

The only way we can be sustainable for the long term is with your help. 

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