Urban renewal focus along Canberra’s gateway
08 March 2018
ACT Government: ACT Minister for Planning and Land Management Mick
Gentleman, in collaboration with National Capital Authority (NCA) CEO
Sally Barnes, today launched the draft City and Gateway Urban Design
Framework.
The draft
Framework presents a shared view on the future development of
the Northbourne Avenue corridor from the ACT
Federal Highway border
through to the shores of Lake Burley Griffin.
“The draft Framework proposes to bring together the dual planning
controls of the ACT Government and the NCA to plan for the right balance
of development that encourages growth through densification while
enhancing the open space and the landscape for which
Canberra is well
known,” Minister Gentleman said.
“Community engagement on this draft Framework provides the community
with the opportunity to participate in a conversation that sets the
tone, quality and future character of Australia’s capital city. As
travelers cross the border and move from the bush to the city, they will
experience our vision for the future; one of a city that respects
environmental values and celebrates our national character.
“The ACT Government and NCA have already worked closely on the
development of
light rail along Northbourne Avenue, ensuring the project
revitalises the city, improves transport options and delivers a vision
that is consistent with the National Capital Plan and Griffin legacy.”
The draft Framework is designed to guide future planning controls,
development and urban renewal along the gateway corridor into the city
centre, to enable more people to live and work close to sustainable
transport options, services and infrastructure while preserving the best
of the bush capital.
“The Federal Highway and Northbourne Avenue corridor forms a key
approach route to the city centre,” National Capital Authority CEO Sally
Barnes said.
“When arriving in Canberra it’s important that the traveller is
immediately aware of the special symbolic and function significance of
the National Capital. As our nation’s capital continues to grow and
prosper, it’s essential to plan for the future and guide this momentum.”
The community’s input to the City and Gateway Framework in its
development phase has been important and influential and further input
is welcome on the draft Framework from 1 March to 27 April 2018.
Canberrans are encouraged to meet the ACT and NCA planners and join the
first community forum tomorrow, Friday 2 March 2018 at Dickson Shops
from 3pm to 6pm.
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