The process of balancing movement and place needs to be based on an authentic understanding of local context – what constitutes a place, where are these elements located, how do they perform, and what do they need to be successful?

Integrated design of land use and transport should encompass an appropriate contextual fit:

1. Is there a mix of local and community services close to homes or as a part of a trip chain to and from work? If not, could the project facilitate this?
2. Are all walking and cycling desire lines accommodated within the project boundary and all adjacent networks connected together? Are these staged for delivery on Day 1?
3. Can residents access all their daily needs such as shops, schools, and jobs without a car?
4. Is there a precinct-wide strategy for loading and deliveries, (delivery bots, cargo bikes, freight consolidation, laneways, rideshare pick-up), parking, and kerbside activities?
5. Does the street design change to reflect the needs and users of the places it passes through? Is it activated throughout the day?
6. What is the grain of local movement – are blocks, major roads and rail lines permeable – can people move across every 150–200 metres? Can two wheelchair users pass each other?
7. Does large freight or do hazardous goods pass through places? Can this be relocated? If not how is this mitigated?