Northbourne revamp plan

The ACT Government has given a glimpse of Canberra’s high-density future in its plans for the Northbourne Flats precinct in the city’s inner-north. A national competition will be launched today to find the architects to design the transformation of the much-maligned public housing complexes into a new and modern 800-dwelling neighbourhood.

Canberra Pedestrian Forum comments on the Northbourne Avenue bus priority measures and Dickson major bus station feasibility study

Northbourne Avenue is dangerous and dysfunctional according to the Canberra Pedestrian Forum. It qualifies as a road danger Black Spot on the basis of pedestrian casualties alone, with at least three pedestrian deaths in the past five years between Macarthur Avenue Lake Burley Griffin. Unnecessary traffic signal delays and inappropriate lighting, together with long distances between bus stops and safe crossing points, all contribute to a high rate of dangerous crossings.

Plan leaves residents in the dark

The ACT Planning and Land Authority has finally released the long- awaited Dickson master plan, which will provide a radical transformation of the Dickson centre precinct. The plan, which was released to the public last Tuesday, includes provisions for two new supermarkets in the area and development for new buildings up to six storeys high. But the plan has attracted the ire of the Dickson Residents’ Group, who claim ACTPLA haven’t engaged properly with the community over the development of the plan. Dickson Residents’ Group convenor Marie Coleman said more detail was needed in the master plan, as the current …

Proposal to modify planning restrictions
in Canberra’s inner north

A proposal to modify planning restrictions in O’Connor, Lyneham, Dickson and Turner has been released today in a draft variation to the Territory Plan. ACTPLA Chief Planning Executive, Neil Savery, said draft variation 310 responds to the findings of the Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Planning, Public Works and Territory and Municipal Services.

Government Announce Dickson master plan

The ACT Government has endorsed the Dickson centre master plan as the vision to rejuvenate and renew the Dickson group centre, to make it a better place for residents, business and visitors. The master plan follows extensive consultation with the community and opens the way for this iconic centre to attract new retail, commercial and residential development for both day and night activities.