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Contents

Message from the Chief Minister 4

About the City Renewal Authority 5

A place-led approach 6

Design excellence 8

Our approach to sustainability 12

Challenges and opportunities 13

The City Precinct Renewal Program 14

One precinct – 10 unique places 16

Our precinct 18

Our precinct in the future 22

Our places 24

Northbourne Corridor 26 City Hill 56 Dickson 32 City West 62 Macarthur Village 40 Civic 68 Haig Park 46 City East 74 Braddon 50 West Basin 82

Whole-of-precinct initiatives 88

Impact Comics Festival in Garema Place 4 City Precinct Renewal Program

Message from the Chief Minister

envy of people who experience it. Central to this Many of these homes and jobs are going to goal is our people - our community. We are a be within the inner city, where people can progressive city with a reputation for openness, live close to where they work and spend their tolerance and inclusiveness that echoes around leisure time, with access to world-class public the world. transport. At the same time, our city centre must also meet the needs of all Canberrans, We are a growing city, with our population full of places they can be proud of, feel safe and recently passing 420,000 and fast approaching welcome in, and that represent who we are as half a million within the next decade. Our citizens of the nation’s capital. challenge as a government and a community, is to ensure that as our city grows, it continues to This means having world-class buildings and be successful. public spaces that are well designed, well built and well used. It also means including My strong ambition for the city of Canberra the community in the process so that the is that it will become the city of choice – for continued growth and transformation of our talented people, business, and for investment. city centre creates great places for people and If we want our city to be one we can all be Cities don’t succeed by accident or by nurtures their wellbeing. proud of, we need to take decisive action to The City Precinct Renewal Program sets a leaving things to chance – they require guide its growth and manage its development. outstanding design, good governance clear direction for how the government will Key to the successful growth of Canberra is and great collaboration. These elements implement its urban renewal agenda for the the continued transformation of its city centre. city centre. It is an ambitious plan, one which have helped make Canberra a thriving The City Renewal Precinct doesn’t just sit with the support of all government agencies, city, loved by its citizens and increasingly geographically at the centre of Canberra, it also the private sector and wider community admired by visitors. sits at the heart of our future. An increasing will reshape the heart of our city physically, population needs more homes, more jobs economically, socially and environmentally. They are also the traits we need to apply to and more great public spaces to help us ensure that in a changing world it remains a city connect with each other and come together Andrew Barr that meets the needs of its residents and is the as a community. Chief Minister 5

About the City Renewal Authority

The City Renewal Authority was established as a statutory authority on 1 July 2017.

Key elements Strategic goals How we work •• A governing board, reporting to The Authority’s strategic goals have been refined from the City Renewal •• The City Renewal Authority the Chief Minister Authority and Suburban Land Agency Act 2017 (CRASLA Act) and are is committed to early and •• A lean and agile organisation informed by the Authority’s mission statement, guiding principles and the genuine engagement with ongoing feedback and inspiration from stakeholders. government, industry and •• People-centric with a focus on the community, and that the engagement and collaboration, The City Precinct Renewal Program responds directly to the first three delivery of the strategies and active community involvement strategic goals: actions are undertaken with and urban design-led renewal •• Goal 1: Curation of high-quality places and precinct development, community engagement. taking a There will be opportunities to people-focused and comment on and be involved design-led approach. with the planning and delivery Outcomes •• Goal 2: Facilitation of new of these initiatives. •• Co-ordinated urban renewal and diverse investment into •• This recognises the importance •• Economic and social the precinct. of collaboration and revitalisation •• Goal 3: Application of robust and innovative social and environmental accountability in delivering •• Managing precinct sustainability principles and programs that will underpin precinct-wide better outcomes for the people development renewal. who live, work and play in the The City Precinct Renewal Program will be undertaken in accordance City Renewal Precinct now and with the other two strategic goals: in the future. Without genuine engagement, we will not be •• Goal 4: Strong, strategic, influential and capable organisation. able to deliver on the vision •• Goal 5: Exemplary, accountable and transparent governance and for the precinct, or ensure compliance. Canberra’s social, economic, environmental and cultural sustainability. 6 City Precinct Renewal Program

A place-led approach

We also believe in the importance of creating a of the precinct. It will be the community, and The City Renewal Authority positive and inclusive experience for residents the approach we apply to help people make believes a place-led and visitors in our quest to create a diverse and connections to their local community and each vibrant city centre, one with a distinctive urban other, that make a place great once the physical approach is the best way identity. High-quality development surrounded works are finished. by attractive places creates positive sentiment Placemaking recognises that great places are to implement an ambitious that extends to the wider community. made up of hard and soft elements that work renewal program that Great places are memorable. They invite you to together to create a quality urban environment. stop and spend time, and they provide reasons The hard elements are the physical attributes delivers design excellence, to return. Place is about connection, between and functional conditions of a place; its roads, both people and the built environment they footpaths, green infrastructure, street furniture and social, environmental use. Great places offer opportunities to mix and and services. These are shaped through the connect with others, which is fundamental to a work of urban designers, landscape architects and economic benefits, successful city. and engineers. In contrast, the soft elements not only to those who In order to achieve these outcomes for our city, are what happens in a place and how it feels to we are applying a placemaking mindset to be there, experienced through events, activities, live or work in the City how we approach the renewal task. The core socialising and entertainment. This is facilitated philosophy of placemaking is “people first”. It is through the involvement of local businesses, Renewal Precinct but vital to include the community in the renewal landowners, residents and visitors. also the whole Canberra process from the very beginning and to ensure Encouraging the end users of a development to they are heard and their ideas are pursued. be involved from project inception through to community. Local knowledge is key to creating a place project delivery can foster community and instil with meaning and we will engage with the within those users a sense of ownership and community to help us build on the existing responsibility for how it not only works but also identities of the different places across our supports community wellbeing. precinct. Strengthening each place’s unique character is critical to the long-term success 7

Good urban design can offer First life, then spaces, then significant benefits to the buildings: the other way around community; conversely, poor never works design can have significant Jan Gehl adverse effects on the urban environment, society and economy. Ministry for the Environment, New Zealand

High quality urban design In architecture it isn’t enough becomes even more important to just have the right building as we increase the density of our that works well. It can also be cities and cater for a growing beautiful. It can also be different. and changing population. It can create surprise. And An Urban Design Protocol For surprise is the main thing in a Australian Cities work of art. Oscar Niemeyer 8 City Precinct Renewal Program

Design excellence

Experience from other cities around the world We will advocate and strive for design While the City Renewal shows that investing in good design doesn’t excellence in how we implement the City Precinct is at the heart need to be expensive, but that investment in Precinct Renewal Program. it reaps ongoing rewards for governments, the We will lead by example in undertaking our of Canberra, design private sector and the wider community. own renewal initiatives and will expect the excellence is at the heart It can add economic value through attractive same from those we partner with. and high quality development that realises In our role as a referral agency for development of the City Precinct higher returns on investment, contributes applications within the City Renewal Precinct to more productive workforces and reduces we will apply the same design standards to Renewal Program. management, maintenance, energy and those who want to contribute to its renewal. security costs. When reviewing proposals, either before It also delivers social and environmental value It will be through high-quality design that we development applications are lodged or by creating well-connected, inclusive and achieve the renewal outcomes that will benefit during the statutory process, we will apply our accessible places with facilities and services that Canberra for decades to come. nine design principles to ensure high-quality equitably support the needs of a rich social mix. outcomes for our precinct that contribute to its Design excellence isn’t just about making Good urban design responds to the existing revitalisation. things that look great, although creating a character places and the people in them, which sense of civic pride is important. Our design principles are available at is why we are applying a placemaking approach cityrenewalCBR.com.au It’s about providing demonstrable social, to the renewal of our precinct. economic and environmental benefits for our In short, design excellence is a critical community as we undertake together the prerequisite in creating public spaces, buildings transformation of our growing city. and precincts that work for the people who will use them. We are committed to creating memorable places that people want to spend time in – a precinct full of places that people love, and love to use. 9

City Walk, Civic 10 City Precinct Renewal Program

Guiding design principles

1. Context and neighbourhood character 4. Sustainability Good design responds and contributes to its context. Namely, the relationships and interactions Good sustainable design combines positive of natural and built forms with consideration of the social, economic, health and environmental environmental, social and economic outcomes. conditions they create. Well-designed buildings respond to and enhance the qualities and identity Good sustainable design includes use of natural of the area, including adjacent sites, streetscapes and neighbourhood. Consideration of local context cross ventilation and passive solar design to is important for all sites, including sites in established areas, those undergoing change or identified reduce reliance on technology and operation for change. Place planning is considered an appropriate form of demonstrating neighbourhood costs. Other elements include recycling and character and place intent. Proposals with clearly defined place propositions and place plans are reuse of materials and waste, use of sustainable required to be submitted in support of Principal 1. materials, and deep soil zones for groundwater recharge and vegetation.

2. Built form and scale 3. Density Good design achieves a scale, bulk and height Good design achieves a high level of amenity appropriate to the existing or desired future for residents through density appropriate to the character of the street and surrounding site and its context. Appropriate densities are buildings, inclusive of considerations of consistent with the area’s existing or projected building alignments, proportions, building population. Densities can be sustained by type, articulation and the manipulation of existing or proposed infrastructure, public building elements. The built form defines the transport, access to jobs, services, community public domain, contributes to the character of facilities and the environment. streetscapes and parks, including their views and vistas, and provides internal amenity and outlook. 11

5. Landscape 6. Amenity Good landscape design recognises that built and natural systems operate as an integrated system. Good design positively influences internal and Landscape design strongly influences the amenity and contextual fit of a development sited external amenity for residents and neighbours. within the streetscape and surrounding neighbourhood. Good landscape design enhances the Achieving good amenity contributes to positive development’s environmental performance by retaining positive natural features that contribute to living environments and resident well-being. the local context, co-ordinating water and soil management, solar access, micro-climate, tree canopy, Good amenity combines appropriate room habitat values, and preserving green networks. Good landscape design optimises usability, privacy dimensions and shapes, access to sunlight, and opportunities for social interaction, equitable access, respect for neighbours’ amenity, provides natural ventilation, outlook, visual and acoustic for practical establishment and long-term management. privacy, storage, indoor and outdoor space, efficient layouts and service areas, and ease of access for all age groups and degrees of mobility.

7. Safety 8. Housing diversity and social interaction 9. Aesthetics Good design optimises safety and security, Good design achieves a mix of dwelling Good design achieves a built form that has within the development and the public domain. sizes, providing housing choice for different good proportions and a balanced composition It provides for quality public and private spaces demographics, living needs and household of elements, reflecting the internal layout that are clearly defined and fit for the intended budgets. Well-designed housing responds and structure. Good design uses a variety of purpose. Opportunities to maximise passive to social context by providing housing and materials, colours and textures. The visual surveillance of public and communal areas facilities to suit the existing and future social appearance of well-designed housing promote safety. A positive relationship between mix. Good design involves practical and flexible responds to the existing or future local context, public and private spaces is achieved through features, including different types of communal particularly desirable elements and repetitions clearly defined secure access points and well-lit spaces for a broad range of people, providing of the streetscape. and visible areas that are easily maintained and opportunities for social interaction among appropriate to the location and purpose. residents. 12 City Precinct Renewal Program

Our approach to sustainability

A focus on social and environmental sustainability will be central to the success of the City Precinct Renewal Program. The City Renewal Authority Sustainability Strategy sets out the Authority’s expectations for social, environmental and economic sustainability outcomes in the precinct, with a focus on: •• Climate-wise design •• Social and economic vibrancy •• Sustainable use of resources •• Enhanced active travel The City Precinct Renewal Program will work in tandem with the sustainability strategy and remain consistent with the strategy’s objectives, outcomes and targets. The City Renewal Authority Sustainability Strategy can be found at www.cityrenewalCBR.com.au

Orienteering in Haig Park 13

Challenges and opportunities

Instead, the existing attributes, location and key sites within the National Capital Zone, such Canberra is well placed scale of the City Renewal Precinct provides a as Capital Hill and Lake Burley Griffin, further to grow and build on the unique opportunity to reconsider the role and add to the precinct’s appeal for residents, function of the main entry into Canberra and businesses and investors. foundations laid down by the city centre, to realise a collective ambition Renewal within the precinct is not, however, for its future. without some challenges. Desired outcomes the city’s original planning. The City Renewal Precinct includes a diversity will only be achieved by shared investment In contrast to other of settings and sites that will be transformed and ownership by both public and private to meet an emerging appetite for urban stakeholders. The capacity and willingness Australian cities, our urban and apartment living. An increased urban of industry and the private sector to deliver population brings with it new demand for projects that meet the overall vision for the renewal agenda is not night time economies, public transport and precinct must be negotiated to deliver optimal active travel options. The growth of knowledge development, with adequate risk-sharing in response to crippling intensive industries also supports new arrangements. congestion, the need to employment opportunities in the precinct. Considering most of the land throughout the The ACT Government is a significant landowner precinct is privately owned, a key activity of remove derelict buildings, in the precinct and seeks to spur renewal the Authority is to engage effectively with and development though the sale and re- private sector to facilitate renewal and new or to reclaim land assignation of key sites. Intervention by the development that contributes to the identified previously quarantined for ACT Government to allow changes to leasehold roles, functions and desired outcomes for each and tenure arrangements within the precinct precinct place. industrial activity. will also contribute to renewal and attract significant private investment. The precinct is linked to an existing rich network of open space and community infrastructure which can be enhanced to meet the demands of new communities. Proximity to 14 City Precinct Renewal Program

The City Precinct Renewal Program

The delineation of the City Renewal Precinct The program does not start from scratch. The The City Renewal Precinct responds to the location of two of the ACT City Renewal Precinct is already undergoing comprises an urban Government’s catalyst projects. The first of significant physical transformation and growth, these is stage one of light rail, linking Gungahlin with major development already happening. corridor that extends from to the city centre along Northbourne Avenue, Much work has already been done to plan for and its associated stations. The project is its future and this document draws together the Federal Highway in already providing the impetus for significant the outcomes of our earlier conversations with urban renewal activity. It is also creating a the community, industry and government, the north, through the city distinctive approach to the national capital and outlines an overall renewal vision for the centre and to West Basin and a sequence of increasingly urbanised precinct. Realigning this vision will require the environments that link northern Canberra to co-operation and collaboration of industry, all in the south. the heart of the city. The second catalyst spheres of government and all Canberrans. project is the ACT Government’s participation The City Precinct Renewal Program is informed in the Commonwealth’s Asset Recycling by existing precinct strategies and plans, and It includes the Dickson Group Centre, Haig Initiative, which is replacing outdated further distils these into a detailed plan of Park, Braddon, the city centre, and West government owned buildings with high-quality action with a 30-year delivery horizon. It outlines Basin. It incorporates portions of nine inner mixed-use development. the current demographic and development northern Canberra suburbs, and shares a Together, these transformative projects are context and sets clear goals with precinct-wide strong interface with the Australian National creating new opportunities for urban renewal, targets based on the government’s policies. University. The area is characterised by a mix sustainable development and new investment While the program allows us to consider the of residential, commercial, community and in the precinct. bigger renewal picture as we determine the open spaces, and plays an important role in The City Renewal Authority has developed the timing and scope of future projects, it should the movement of people. City Precinct Renewal Program as a foundation be seen as a dynamic suite of documents that for our work. Implementation of the program will be updated as priority projects evolve, or as will ensure the renewal of the precinct results in the need arises to adapt and consider emerging great places that are well positioned to thrive in trends and priorities. a national and global settings. 15

This will also link to the ACT Government’s broader infrastructure plan to ensure initiatives An integrated approach in the City Renewal Precinct support the wider In implementing the City Precinct Renewal Program, the City Renewal Authority delivery of inclusive infrastructure and services acknowledges that it will require a collective effort to achieve success, and as such is aligned to across Canberra as a whole. key government strategies including: Some of the actions have already been •• Dickson Group Centre Master Plan (2011) completed, some are underway and others are •• City Plan (2014) funded within the forward year budget cycle. Other longer-term actions may be affected by •• ACT Transport Strategy (2015) the outcomes of current actions, decisions by •• City Action Plan (2016) government or other variables. •• City and Gateway Urban Design Framework (2018) They may become less or more important, •• Dickson Place Plan (2018) change completely or become unnecessary •• Haig Park Place Plan (2018) due to other factors. •• City Renewal Authority Sustainability Strategy (2018) We will review the program regularly to ensure that we are using the best, most current •• City Renewal Authority 2018 – 2025 Strategic Plan (2018) information available as we shape the precinct’s •• ACT Planning Strategy (2019) ongoing transformation. •• Braddon Place Plan (2019) The diverse and vibrant nature of the City Renewal Precinct, comprising a mix of places with their own unique histories and characteristics at different stages of development, means that a place-based approach to implementation is required consistent with best-practice, large-scale renewal around the world. 16 City Precinct Renewal Program

One precinct – 10 unique places

Acton Macarthur AvenueMacarthur Turner Lyneham Barry Drive Barry

Parkes Way

Commonwealth Avenue

Northbourne Avenue London Circuit London

Wakefield

Antill Street Lake Burley Street Cooyong

Griffin

Braddon Avenue Constitution Avenue Constitution

Dickson

Downer

Reid Watson 17

Acton The City Renewal Precinct is 7 kilometres long and 420 hectares – with the role, function and feel varying greatly from place to place. There are also multiple drivers across the whole precinct for development, development markets, the built form, service infrastructure, economic and employment functions, movement patterns and the potential for urban renewal. A tailored and fit-for-purpose approach is required to address the challenges and opportunities that exist in each place within the City Macarthur AvenueMacarthur Turner Renewal Precinct. The City Precinct Renewal Program views the whole the Lyneham precinct as a collection of places: Barry Drive Barry

Parkes Way

Legend

Northbourne Corridor – The gateway to the city Commonwealth Avenue Dickson – A thriving urban centre

Northbourne Avenue Macarthur Village – A landmark mixed-use centre London Circuit London Haig Park – A revitalised urban park Wakefield Antill Street Braddon – A vibrant and creative cluster

City Centre Lake Burley Street Cooyong City Hill

Griffin

Avenue City West

Braddon Constitution Avenue Constitution Civic

Dickson City East West Basin

Downer

Reid Watson 18 City Precinct Renewal Program

Our precinct now

Who lives here – now and future

Origins Home ownership In 2016 % Less than 10% of dwellings are % 25 owned outright 45 were living Less than 15% overseas five owned with years previously a mortgage Over half aged between had parents who were both years old born overseas 20-35

Household mix One and two person Group households households Renting is In 2016 the most common % form of tenure in Couples with % the precinct children 65 10 5% 19

What sorts of housing options exist? Employment opportunities

Apartment buildings of four or more storeys provide the majority of homes

7,000 There are around homes in 2016 29% one bedroom 42,000 or around 4% of the jobs in the precinct ACT’s total dwellings

The precinct has a small Existing jobs are dominated Between 2006 and 2016 proportion of detached by Public Administration and the number of dwellings and semi-detached Safety and also include a higher grew by approximately dwellings 34% proportion of jobs in Professional, two bedroom Scientific and Technical Services % 75 OR 3,000 20 City Precinct Renewal Program

Getting around

Locations with a walkscore of between

A walkscore provides a measure of the 90 and 100 relative walkability of a location, based are considered to be the most walkable, where on its proximity to nearby amenities and daily errands do not require the use of a car pedestrian friendliness

In 2016, over

Average Walkscore for the precinct % 76 70 Walkscores of 70–89 mean an of people working in the ACT travelled area is very walkable and most errands to their place of employment by car as a can be accomplished on foot passenger or driver 21

Nishi at New Acton 22 City Precinct Renewal Program

Our precinct in the future

Population •• Using baseline data from the ABS Census of 2016, targets have been developed for the Precinct of 1.5 times the current growth rate Current Baseline/BAU Target Target Change to 2031, increasing to 2 times the current (2016) (2031) (2031) (2046) 2016–2046 growth rate to 2046. 15,440 29,695 34,924 52,539 37,099 In dwelling terms, this is growth per annum of 450 extra dwellings per year to 2031 before increasing to 600 dwellings per year through Dwellings to 2046. •• In general, the implied staging of dwelling Current Baseline/BAU Target Target Change growth from these targets focuses on areas (2016) (2031) (2031) (2046) 2016–2046 adjacent to the Light Rail Stage 1 corridor in the next 15 years. The city centre places, 7,018 13,740 17,440 26,000 18,982 particularly currently undeveloped sites in these areas where no land release is currently scheduled, are expected to develop later, following planning for Light Rail Stage 2 and other planning and preparatory work. •• These preliminary dwelling growth targets will result in higher densities than currently exist in the Northbourne Corridor. Current density across the precinct is approximately 18 dwellings per hectare, whereas in 2046 this could be up to 58 dwellings per hectare. 23

Employment

Current Baseline/BAU Target Target Change (2016) (2031) (2031) (2046) 2016–2046

42,556 54,906 63,104 76,458 33,902

•• The targets for employment in each place •• There is a need for future employment and for the precinct overall are based on targets to consider the relative employment the same two growth rates of 1.5 times the and economic strengths of the precinct and current growth rate to 2031, increasing to the places within it as well. For this reason, 2 times the current growth rate to 2046. different indicators and targets for the •• The number and type of jobs targeted for proportion of jobs in different industries have each place will differ based on their existing also been set for some places. characteristics. Some places will have more of a focus on employment growth, particularly the Civic places and key nodes like Macarthur and Dickson, while others will have more of a role in accommodating housing growth.

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Our places

Northbourne Corridor – The gateway to thecity Dickson – A thriving urban centre Macarthur Village – A landmark mixed-use centre Haig Park – A revitalised urban park Braddon – A vibrant and creative cluster

City Centre City Hill City West Civic City East West Basin

Henry Rolland Park, West Basin 25 26 City Precinct Renewal Program

Northbourne Corridor The gateway to the city

Alinga Street Light Rail stop on Northbourne Avenue 27

About this place

As the main approach to the The introduction of light rail from Gungahlin to the city centre provides a catalyst for the national capital, Northbourne corridor’s development, including renewal of Avenue is intended to evolve into outdated public housing stock. Light rail in a distinctive mixed-use urban the corridor also encourages greater uptake of public transport and active travel modes boulevard linking the Federal and by residents and workers. Improvements to Barton highways to the city centre. infrastructure in adjacent streets will also From the ACT border into the city, support walking and cycling. its role and character will transition The corridor will continue to perform multiple roles. Its character will be predominately from one of informal bushland to residential between the more densely built a formal urban avenue, defined by nodes located adjacent to light rail stops, design excellence in its built form providing a genuine mix of housing for families, low-income residents and key workers, as and its strong landscape character. well as smaller households of professionals and retirees. The hierarchy of the corridor’s built form will It will be a uniquely Australian avenue with shape the character of the approach route into a symbolic function for the city, while also the city centre. Key nodes will be highlighted supporting the daily life of the local community. with taller landmark buildings above the tree line, and an active public realm at street level. Landscaped spaces will complement and enhance the built form by providing an attractive setting for users of the corridor, protecting pedestrians, and mitigating against the urban heat island effect. Acton

Acton Macarthur AvenueMacarthur Turner Lyneham 28 City Precinct Renewal Program Barry Drive Barry

Parkes Way

Acton AvenueMacarthur Turner Lyneham

Commonwealth Avenue Drive Barry Parkes Way Macarthur AvenueMacarthur Turner

Northbourne Avenue Lyneham London Circuit London Barry Drive Barry Wakefield

Parkes Way

Antill Street

Commonwealth Avenue Lake Burley Street Cooyong

Commonwealth Avenue Northbourne Avenue Griffin Circuit London

Braddon Avenue Northbourne Avenue

London Circuit London Wakefield Constitution Avenue Constitution Antill Street

Acton Wakefield

Antill Street

Dickson

Lake Burley Street Cooyong Lake Burley Street Cooyong Macarthur AvenueMacarthur

Griffin

Turner Avenue Lyneham Braddon

Griffin

Constitution Avenue Constitution Braddon Avenue

Barry Drive Barry Downer Dickson

Parkes Way Constitution Avenue Constitution

Reid Dickson

Commonwealth Avenue

Downer Northbourne Avenue

London Circuit London Reid

Wakefield

Antill Street Lake Burley Street Cooyong Downer

Griffin

Braddon Avenue Constitution Avenue Constitution

Dickson Reid Watson Watson

Downer

Reid

Watson Watson

Objectives Strategic horizon Objectives Northbourne Corridor will be an internationally Consolidate •• Plan for high-quality residential and mixed uses recognised boulevard, strengthening •• Improve pedestrian connectivity and ground-level experience Canberra’s unique landscape setting, and supporting mixed-use redevelopment, Enhance •• Embed social and affordable housing in new developments including affordable housing and sustainable •• Be renowned for design excellence and liveability transport. The architecture and landscaping will distinguish the approach to the city centre. Transform •• Increase the diversity of housing including for families, older Canberrans, and group households •• Reduce the need to use a car for local trips •• Reduce through-traffic and make appropriate areas of the avenue safer 29

Demographics

People living in One and two bedroom apartments Lived overseas Parents who make up the majority of homes these areas are five years were both born aged between previously overseas 20 and 40 60% % % 21 43 84% 65%

More than % Private renting was the 50 most common form of households are either lone person or of tenure couple households without children 30 City Precinct Renewal Program

Future (Targets)

Population

Current Baseline/BAU Target Target (2016) (2031) (2031) (2046)

6,094 8,800 9,638 14,014

Dwellings

Current Baseline/BAU Target Target (2016) (2031) (2031) (2046)

2,770 4,000 5,000 7,000

Key strategic documents •• City Plan (2014) •• Transport Strategy (2015) •• City and Gateway Urban Design Framework (2018)

Northbourne Avenue 31

Northbourne Corridor actions Yet to commence In progress Complete Funded

Initiative Agency Horizon Progress Planning Review the functional role of Northbourne Avenue as part of ACT Government agencies Short ACT road network consistent with the TCCS Draft Movement and Place Framework Support the preparation of National Capital Plan and New for City Renewal Short Territory Plan amendments, development control plans and Authority associated urban design guidelines for the corridor Infrastructure Comprehensive network plan for bus services to integrate Transport Canberra and City Short-medium with light rail Services Staged implementation of active travel infrastructure ACT Government agencies Short-medium

Investigate road hierarchy and functional changes for ACT Government agencies Medium-long Northbourne Avenue Public realm Develop public-realm guidelines for Northbourne Avenue New for City Renewal Short (including detailed design strategy for Northbourne Avenue Authority streetscape) Undertake verge improvements – foot path widening, street City Renewal Authority legacy Short-medium furniture, trees and landscaping and cycle paths project Investigate safety and network improvements to cycling and ACT Government agencies Short-medium pedestrian facilities along Sullivans Creek Place development Encourage adaptive reuse of older buildings through New for City Renewal Short-medium incentives and working with building owners Authority Advocate for high-quality development consistent with the New for City Renewal Short-long City and Gateway Urban Design Framework Authority Place management Monitor changing housing mix and household types to New for City Renewal Short-long and engagement inform future planning Authority 32 City Precinct Renewal Program

Dickson A thriving urban centre

Woolley Street, Dickson 33

About this place

Dickson is already a rapidly Outside the city, the Dickson Group Centre is the largest centre within the precinct. The evolving centre with a range framework presented in the 2011 Dickson of new uses and opportunities Master Plan to guide development and for commercial centres on redevelopment in the centre is being expedited with the introduction of light rail along the Northbourne Avenue (including Northbourne Avenue corridor. In addition, the the new ACT Government office creation of a public transport interchange, building and new public transport together with the opening of key sites in the adjacent Northbourne Corridor is providing a nodes). Dickson is at the heart of strong catalyst for encouraging urban renewal, an already established community employment growth and new investment with a unique identity and with a within and surrounding the centre. growing residential population and The opportunity is at hand to transform Dickson as an urban centre, offering a “complete” established dining, shopping and lifestyle with housing choice, retail, business commercial activities. The renewal and employment opportunities serviced by of Dickson will be responsive to rapid transit. It will retain its strong community focus and unique sense of identity built around community aspirations and provide its Asian and other dining, hospitality and local engaging places and services. service activities. Acton Macarthur AvenueMacarthur Turner Lyneham 34 City Precinct Renewal Program Barry Drive Barry

Parkes Way

Commonwealth Avenue

Northbourne Avenue London Circuit London Acton Wakefield

Antill Street Macarthur AvenueMacarthur Turner Lyneham Barry Drive Barry

Parkes Way

Commonwealth Avenue

Lake Burley Street Cooyong Northbourne Avenue London Circuit London Wakefield

Antill Street

Griffin

Lake Burley Street Cooyong Avenue

Griffin

Braddon Avenue

Braddon

Constitution Avenue Constitution

Dickson Constitution Avenue Constitution

Downer Dickson

Reid Watson

Downer Reid

Objectives Strategic horizon Objectives The Dickson Group Centre will offer a “complete Consolidate •• Improve the existing public realm and activation at ground level lifestyle” – with housing choices, leisure and

Enhance •• Improve pedestrian accessibility and connectivity to public transport dining, retail, business and employment Watson opportunities, while retaining its multicultural •• Improve active travel connectivity across Northbourne Avenue uses, strong sense of identity and community •• Enhance existing social infrastructure and seek opportunities to focus. It is a transport hub with links to buses, strengthen their role to meet community needs light rail and active travel networks. New development will contribute a greater mix of Transform •• Create a destination centre offering a complete lifestyle based on a uses while expanding its fine-grain elements mix of employment, retail, accommodation, leisure and hospitality and attracting a range of business and complementary community uses 35

Demographics

Dickson has one of the Housing type Bedrooms Lived overseas Parents who highest proportions of five years were both born people aged under 20 previously overseas %

% 61 % Under 20 11 11

Other 23% % % 24 48 between 20 and 40 years % % 66 35 % 73

Dickson has one of the precinct’s 45% of households rent higher proportions of couple privately, 20% own their home households with children

% % % % % 45 20 32 25 7 36 City Precinct Renewal Program

Future (Targets)

Population Jobs

Current Baseline/BAU Target Target Current Baseline/BAU Target Target (2016) (2031) (2031) (2046) (2016) (2031) (2031) (2046)

1,531 2,697 3,711 5,601 2,462 4,459 5,526 6,610

Dwellings % Retail trade jobs compared to the whole of ACT

Current Baseline/BAU Target Target Current Baseline/BAU Target Target (2016) (2031) (2031) (2046) (2016) (2031) (2031) (2046)

696 1,230 1,950 2,546 8.6% 8.5% 9.2% 9.9% 37

Key strategic documents •• Dickson Group Centre Master Plan (2011) •• Transport Strategy (2015) •• Dickson Place Plan (2018) •• City and Gateway Urban Design Framework (2018) •• ACT Planning Strategy (2019)

Children paint at a community engagement event for the Dickson Place Plan. 38 City Precinct Renewal Program

Dickson actions Yet to commence In progress Complete Funded

Initiative Agency Horizon Progress Planning Update planning controls to facilitate renewal consistent with EPSDD Short-medium roles and functions Develop a place plan New for City Renewal Short Authority Deliver initiatives consistent with the Dickson Place Plan New for City Renewal Short-long Authority 19/20–22/23 Conduct a strategic review of ACT Government owned assets New for City Renewal Short-medium within Dickson and development potential Authority Formulate an implementation plan for capital works New for City Renewal Short Authority 19/20–22/23 Infrastructure Staged implementation of active travel streets ACT Government agencies Short-medium

Extend pedestrian and cycle links to public transport and ACT Government agencies Short-medium enhance east-west connections 19/20–22/23 Comprehensive network plan for bus services to integrate Transport Canberra and Short-medium with light rail City Services Investigate and deliver stormwater improvements ACT Government agencies Medium

Public Realm Public-realm improvements City Renewal Authority Short-medium legacy project 19/20–22/23 Develop plans to integrate Dickson into the wider ACT Government agencies Short-medium open-space system along Sullivans Creek 39

Initiative Agency Horizon Progress Place development Encourage redevelopment of sites facing Northbourne New for City Renewal Short-long Avenue to include mix of uses and better ground- Authority level interface Work with landowners to facilitate improvements to existing New for City Renewal Short-long and new buildings and streetscapes, consistent with the Authority Dickson Group Centre Master Plan and Dickson Place Plan Ensure development of land release sites along Northbourne ACT Government agencies Short-medium Corridor capitalise on interface with light rail and active travel

Place management Implement recommendations of place plan (including New for City Renewal Short-long and engagement detailed strategies for short, medium and long-term Authority interventions) 19/20–22/23 Facilitate local stewardship and community-led conservation City Renewal Authority Medium initiatives for Sullivans Creek legacy project

Facilitate use of Woolley Street and public space for regular New for City Renewal Short-medium events, such as markets, contributing to Dickson’s unique Authority multi-cultural and community role 19/20–22/23 40 City Precinct Renewal Program

Macarthur Village A landmark mixed-use hub

Mantra Hotel, Northbourne Avenue 41

About this place

Centred around a light rail stop, Integrating the two sides of Northbourne Avenue with a focus on a single node may be at a key intersection connecting difficult – creating both west and east service suburbs on either side of the and shopping hubs, conveniently located for corridor, Macarthur Village offers residents and light rail passengers, should be pursued. These would feature a mix of land the opportunity to create a distinct uses, including small convenience shops, destination and working activity service businesses and cafes, as well as office, hub within the precinct. hotel and other employment uses. These uses will complement an improved public domain in this part of the city. Macarthur Village will feature key marker buildings at the corners of the Macarthur Macarthur Village will be transformed to create Avenue and Northbourne Avenue intersection. a more people-friendly environment, with These buildings will make a positive active day and night economies. contribution to the character of the area and It will also include improved east-west approach to the city centre. Key employment connections and infrastructure to support and new residential uses will be supported active travel to and from the area. Currently by the prioritisation of pedestrian and underutilised landscaped spaces will be cycling access. transformed to facilitate pedestrian movement and ground-level activation. The development of Macarthur Village is a key city-shaping strategy and will contribute to achieving the overall vision for city renewal in the precinct.

Acton Macarthur AvenueMacarthur 42 Turner City Precinct Renewal Program Lyneham Barry Drive Barry

Parkes Way

Commonwealth Avenue Acton

Northbourne Avenue Macarthur AvenueMacarthur

Turner Lyneham London Circuit London Barry Drive Barry

Parkes Way Wakefield

Antill Street

Commonwealth Avenue

Northbourne Avenue London Circuit London

Wakefield

Antill Street Lake Burley Street Cooyong

Griffin

Braddon Avenue Constitution Avenue Constitution Lake Burley Street Cooyong Dickson

Downer

Griffin

Reid Braddon Avenue

Constitution Avenue Constitution Watson

Dickson

Downer Objectives Strategic horizon Objectives Reid Macarthur Village will develop as a service and Consolidate •• Improve public domain and accessibility retail hub with a distinctive built form. It is a landmark node in the City Renewal Precinct, Enhance •• Create a service and specialist shopping focus on either side of centred on a major light rail stop. Key marker Northbourne Avenue for residents and transit users from the east and

buildings will include a range of commercial west. Accommodate a wider range of complementary land uses to and employment uses, complementing an create a more active precinct, catering to a range of users. Watson improved public realm, day and night economy, •• Foster day and night economies and sense of community. Transform •• Create a residential and transport destination node and activity hub •• Integrate community and convenience retail and services that activate the node and support local community 43

Demographics

Residents in Larger proportions of Lived overseas Parents who Macarthur Village separate houses and one, five years were both born two and three-storey are aged previously overseas apartments than most of the other places Under 20 9%

Other % % % % 23 20 38 63 between 20 and 40 years 68%

Lone person, and couples Private renting is the most without children are the most common tenure type, and common household types around 22% of households own their home

% % % % % 30 25 13 9 22 44 City Precinct Renewal Program

Future (Targets)

Population

Current Baseline/BAU Target Target (2016) (2031) (2031) (2046)

1,797 2,523 3,527 5,262

Dwellings

Current Baseline/BAU Target Target (2016) (2031) (2031) (2046)

817 1,147 1,603 2,392

Jobs

Current Baseline/BAU Target Target (2016) (2031) (2031) (2046)

1,901 4,339 5,032 7,259

Key strategic documents •• Transport Strategy (2015) •• City and Gateway Urban Design Framework (2018)

Midtown development, Macarthur Avenue 45

Macarthur actions Yet to commence In progress Complete Funded

Initiative Agency Horizon Progress Planning Amend planning controls to facilitate building heights EPSDD Short-medium and design criteria, as per City and Gateway Framework, in collaboration with the National Capital Authority Identify the specifications for community facilities in light of ACT Government agencies Short expected future development Infrastructure Improve pedestrian network including east-west connections ACT Government agencies Short-medium

Review and redefine intersections at Macarthur Avenue ACT Government agencies Medium

Public Realm Design and undertake public-realm improvements for City Renewal Authority legacy Short Macarthur and Wakefield avenues project Place development Encourage new development New for City Renewal Short-medium Authority Ensure key government owned and private sites contribute New for City Renewal Short-medium

to place roles, functions and objectives, including creating Authority service and retail uses Future planning conditions to ensure development delivers EPSDD Short hierarchy built form around intersection as per City and Gateway Framework

Encourage ground-level uses to be incorporated into New for City Renewal Short-long development consistent with City and Gateway Urban Authority Design Framework Place management Develop commercial strategy and business New for City Renewal Short-medium and engagement attraction initiatives Authority

Initiate a program of activation New for City Renewal Short-medium Authority 46 City Precinct Renewal Program

Haig Park A revitalised urban park

Haig Park Pickture Festival 47

About this place

Canberra is known for its large Haig Park will be a showcase example for the design, delivery and maintenance of the green spaces and parks. At the public realm. High-quality public spaces will be heart of the City Renewal Precinct, provided, which are people friendly, give shelter the heritage listed Haig Park to the elements, and improve safety. Physical elements of the public realm will be well- will become a distinctive and designed, durable, and complementary to the welcoming destination for locals park’s existing character. and visitors. It will offer a cultural Improvements to the pedestrian and cycle and passive recreation experience. network will create strong linkages to surrounding areas, encouraging the use of active travel and physical activity. The park will The place plan process has set out a long-term provide for a range of uses, including temporary vision for the park to improve on its existing events and activities. This will enliven an features to make it more attractive to users important yet underutilised part of Canberra’s while still retaining its heritage and biodiversity green-space network. values for the community. Future initiatives undertaken within the park will therefore be Targets for housing, population, employment consistent with these values. have not been set for Haig Park given its role in the precinct. Instead, it will evolve in line with the principles and initiatives set out in the Haig Park Place Plan. 48 Acton City Precinct Renewal Program Macarthur AvenueMacarthur Turner Lyneham Barry Drive Barry

Parkes Way

Acton

Commonwealth Avenue Macarthur AvenueMacarthur Turner Lyneham

Barry Drive Barry Northbourne Avenue

Parkes Way London Circuit London Wakefield

Commonwealth Avenue Antill Street

Northbourne Avenue London Circuit London

Wakefield

Antill Street

Lake Burley Street Cooyong

Griffin Street Cooyong

Lake Burley

Braddon Avenue Constitution Avenue Constitution

Dickson

Griffin

Braddon Avenue

Downer

Reid Avenue Constitution

Dickson Watson

Downer Objectives Reid Haig Park will become a distinctive and inviting destination for locals and visitors, at the heart of the

City Renewal Precinct. Watson Strategic horizon Objectives Key strategic documents Consolidate •• Ensure safe access to the park, day and night •• Haig Park Place Plan (2018) •• Conserve and enhance the park’s heritage and character •• City and Gateway Urban Design Enhance •• Develop a distinctive identity and place brand for the park Framework (2018) •• Improve active travel options for access to, and moving through, the park that connect to the wider active travel network

Transform •• Create destination park themes (as per City and Gateway Strategy) and high-quality spaces for a range of uses •• Improve activation and attractiveness of the park 49

Haig Park actions Yet to commence In progress Complete Funded

Initiative Agency Horizon Progress Planning Develop Haig Park Place Plan City Renewal Authority legacy Short project

Establish implementation plan for capital works New for City Renewal Short Authority 19/20–22/23 Infrastructure Upgrade paths and lighting New for City Renewal Short-medium Authority 19/20–22/23 Staged implementation of Garden City Cycle Route active ACT Government agencies Short-medium travel infrastructure Investigate flood mitigation options as part of Sullivans Creek ACT Government agencies Short-medium infrastructure development Investigate safety and network improvements to cycling and ACT government agencies Short pedestrian facilities along Sullivans Creek Public Realm Implement first stage of initiatives proposed in Haig Park City Renewal Authority legacy Short Place Plan project 19/20–22/23 Implement permanent physical improvements New for City Renewal Short-medium Authority 19/20–22/23 Place management Implement a program of activation (short, medium and City Renewal Authority legacy Short-long and engagement long-term interventions) project 19/20–22/23 50 City Precinct Renewal Program

Braddon A vibrant and creative cluster

Community engagement event for the Braddon Place Plan 51

About this place

Braddon has evolved over the past The redevelopment of sites will also allow for enhanced east-west pedestrian and cycling decade from being a light industrial connections between the city centre, Braddon area into one of Canberra’s and Northbourne Avenue, and accessibility to most eclectic suburbs. It has a light rail stops and the wider public transport network. Active travel connections within diverse mix of new residential Braddon, to the wider cycling network, and to apartments, innovative businesses nearby suburbs, will also be improved, as part of and popular restaurants and bars. the focus of the City and Gateway Framework on the creation of strategic walking and cycling Ongoing and future mixed-use networks and the Garden City Cycle Route. redevelopment of sites in Braddon The area will build on its established night and complementary economic and day economies and be responsive to development and placemaking community – providing engaging places and services. Future public realm improvements will will facilitate its emergence as maintain its strong pedestrian orientation and Canberra’s creative economy street-level activation. hub while also supporting its development as a local community centre. Acton Macarthur AvenueMacarthur Turner Lyneham Barry Drive Barry

Parkes Way 52 City Precinct Renewal Program

Commonwealth Avenue

Northbourne Avenue London Circuit London

Acton Wakefield

Antill Street Macarthur AvenueMacarthur Turner Lyneham Barry Drive Barry

Parkes Way

Commonwealth Avenue

Northbourne Avenue Lake Burley Circuit London Street Cooyong

Wakefield

Antill Street Lake Burley Street Cooyong

Griffin

Griffin Avenue

Braddon Constitution Avenue Constitution Avenue Dickson Braddon

Downer Reid Avenue Constitution

Dickson Watson

Downer Objectives Strategic horizon Objectives Reid Braddon will continue to flourish with mixed- Consolidate •• Ensure development protects conditions and opportunities for use redevelopment, an emerging creative existing and emerging creative industries, food based, and local and economy cluster and as a local community hub. convenience retail It will be highly activated at ground level with a Enhance •• Develop street-level activation and improve active transport facilities focus on pedestrians and cyclists. •• Develop a distinctive place brand and definition focused on the creative economy and contemporary culture

•• Increase the diversity of housing types Watson

Transform •• Establish Braddon as Canberra’s premier mixed-use creative hub and destination •• Increase the diversity of housing types 53

Demographics

Braddon has the highest Nearly all the homes in Braddon are Lived overseas Parents who apartments in buildings of four or proportion of people aged five years were both born more storeys 20 to 40 previously overseas

Under 20 5%

Other % % 20 19% 40 % % % between 20 and 40 years 75% 98 29 42

Braddon has the highest proportion of Renting is the most common lone person households in the precinct tenure type in Braddon, and 24% of households own their home

% % % % 35 22 3 24 54 City Precinct Renewal Program

Future (Targets)

Population

Current Baseline/BAU Target Target (2016) (2031) (2031) (2046)

1,947 1,969 2,127 2,607

Dwellings

Current Baseline/BAU Target Target (2016) (2031) (2031) (2046)

885 900 1,480 2,000

Jobs

Current Baseline/BAU Target Target (2016) (2031) (2031) (2046)

2,674 4,882 5,346 6,013

% Creative industries jobs compared to the whole of ACT

Current Baseline/BAU Target Target (2016) (2031) (2031) (2046)

10.4% 10.5% 11.7% 12.9% Key strategic documents •• Transport Strategy (2015) % Accommodation and food services jobs compared to the whole of ACT •• City and Gateway Urban Design Framework (2018) Current Baseline/BAU Target Target •• Braddon Place Plan (2018) (2016) (2031) (2031) (2046)

19.4% 19.3% 19.9% 20.5%

Pedestrian crossing lights in Braddon 55

Braddon actions Yet to commence In progress Complete Funded

Initiative Agency Horizon Progress Planning Develop a retail business strategy for Braddon New for City Renewal Short Authority Develop a parking strategy for Braddon, including ACT Government agencies Short investigating potential for surface carparks to be reclaimed (EPSDD lead) Facilitate greater use of temporary stalls, bars and other New for City Renewal Short-medium pop-ups, in public spaces Authority Establish implementation plan for capital works New for City Renewal Short Authority 19/20–22/23 Infrastructure Staged implementation of active travel streets and ACT Government agencies Short-medium Garden City Cycle Route and Lonsdale Street active travel infrastructure Public Realm Implement recommendations of place plan (including pop- New for City Renewal Short-medium ups, markets, festivals, pedestrian improvements) Authority 19/20–22/23 Place management Continue program of city activation (including short, medium City Renewal Authority legacy Short-long and engagement and long-term interventions) project Investigate and invest in business development grants and New for City Renewal Medium funding schemes supporting creative industries Authority

Implement recommendations of place plan New for City Renewal Short-medium Authority 19/20–22/23 56 City Precinct Renewal Program

City Hill Canberra’s iconic cultural and civic core

New Year’s Eve at Civic Square. 57

About this place

The creation of City Hill as a nationally City Hill’s urban design will include significant significant and engaging civic and cultural landmark elements, as well as reinforce precinct befits its prominent location at important entry and exit points on Northbourne the centre of Canberra. The future release and Commonwealth avenues. The Sydney and development of perhaps the most and Melbourne buildings will continue to significant sites in the renewal precinct be a key feature of the City Hill area and will should ensure outcomes reflect the area’s be transformed into vibrant activity centres national significance. As significant public through a series of improvements and land holdings close to the heart of the upgrades. These buildings and their surrounds city their development should be staged will enhance their function and integration carefully in tandem with resolution of with new infrastructure, such as light rail, and a complex transport and movement issues, new convention centre, while respecting their including managing through-traffic, the important heritage values. The existing City installation and integration of light rail Hill park will be retained and its role as a public stage 2, travel with a destination in the area, gathering space will be enhanced. and local movement and accessibility by City Hill will include a mix of uses. While cultural, walking and cycling within the area. A bold civic and community uses and jobs will be and visionary approach is required. dominant, particularly in key areas such as the Civic, Arts and Cultural Precinct, commercial and limited residential uses are also anticipated. This mix will reinforce the area’s economic specialisation while introducing a greater level of activity and vibrancy. Acton Macarthur AvenueMacarthur 58 City Precinct Renewal Program Turner Lyneham Barry Drive Barry

Parkes Way

City Hill

Acton Commonwealth Avenue Macarthur AvenueMacarthur

Turner Northbourne Avenue Lyneham Barry Drive Barry Circuit London

Parkes Way Wakefield

Antill Street Commonwealth Avenue

Northbourne Avenue London Circuit London

Wakefield

Antill Street Lake Burley Street Cooyong

Griffin

Braddon Avenue Constitution Avenue Constitution

Dickson Lake Burley Street Cooyong

Downer Reid

Griffin

Braddon Avenue

Watson Constitution Avenue Constitution

Dickson

Objectives Strategic horizon Objectives Downer City Hill is an area of heritage, civic and Consolidate •• Improve theReid public realm to facilitate access by walking and cycling cultural importance at the centre of Canberra •• Activate currently underutilised spaces or buildings with and a point of the Burley Griffins’ National cultural initiatives Triangle. Future uses will fit its iconic location and encourage activity focused on the Enhance •• Reinforce role as the civic and cultural heart of the city and links to

cultural economy. national institutions •• Support multi-modal transit, including improved pedestrian connections Watson and links to light rail stages 1 and 2

Transform •• Create an iconic location befitting role as cultural, civic and community heart of the city •• Resolve complex traffic and access arrangements consistent with iconic status to allow active travel and access to City Hill 59

Future (Targets)

Population

Current Baseline/BAU Target Target (2016) (2031) (2031) (2046)

0 3,740 5,170 6,160

Dwellings

Current Baseline/BAU Target Target (2016) (2031) (2031) (2046)

0 1,700 2,300 2,800

Jobs

Current Baseline/BAU Target Target (2016) (2031) (2031) (2046)

919 1,225 1,446 3,400

Key strategic documents % Cultural sector jobs compared to the whole of ACT •• City Plan (2014) •• Transport Strategy (2015) Current Baseline/BAU Target Target (2016) (2031) (2031) (2046) •• City Action Plan (2016)

0.8% 0.8% 1.4% 2.1% •• City and Gateway Urban Design Framework (2018) ••

Melbourne Building during Enlighten 60 City Precinct Renewal Program

City Hill actions Yet to commence In progress Complete Funded

Initiative Agency Horizon Progress Planning Undertake review of development logic, sequencing and New for City Renewal Short infrastructure planning for City Hill sites Authority Infrastructure City Bus Interchange improvements (aligned with network Transport Canberra and Short-medium routing modifications and TCCS) City Services Undertake necessary feasibility to understand options for City Renewal Authority Medium future convention centre legacy project Progress feasibility for integrated and mixed-use New for City Renewal Short development including options for the Civic bus interchange Authority (in collaboration with TCCS/ EPSDD) Investigate London Circuit/Commonwealth New for City Renewal Short Avenue intersection Authority Public realm Investigate the future cross-section of Northbourne Avenue New for City Renewal Medium between London Circuit and Vernon Circle Authority Implement public-realm improvements City Renewal Authority legacy Medium-long project 19/20-22/23 Consider lowering speed environments and revising timing ACT Government agencies Short-medium on traffic signals to improve pedestrian/cycling crossing time and safety Review Canberra Central Design Manual and develop ACT Government agencies Short public-realm guidelines for the renewal precinct Vernon Circle and Commonwealth Avenue intersection New for City Renewal Short-medium improvements Authority 61

Initiative Agency Horizon Progress Undertake a review of public space and functionality New for City Renewal Short-medium and future use Authority Place development Ensure planned release of Section 63 develops consistent New for City Renewal Short with role and function of this area Authority Canberra Theatre Centre and Civic, Arts and Cultural Precinct City Renewal Authority legacy Short-medium Renewal (planning and design strategy) project Future land releases City Renewal Authority legacy Medium-long project Facilitate adjacent London Circuit redevelopment ACT Government agencies Short-long

Sydney and Melbourne buildings precinct improvements City Renewal Authority legacy Short-medium project Sydney and Melbourne buildings waste enclosure City Renewal Authority legacy Short improvements project Place management Continue program of city activation City Renewal Authority legacy Short-medium and engagement project Establish curator position to focus on delivery of placemaking New for City Renewal Short and cultivating partnerships with community and industry Authority partners 62 City Precinct Renewal Program

City West The innovation and knowledge quarter

Table tennis tables at Latin American Plaza. 63

About this place

Bordered by Barry Drive, the ANU The development of City West will provide opportunities for urban art and improvement and City Hill, this precinct has of existing public spaces. Links to the existing seen significant change in recent cluster of arts facilities will be enhanced, years with a diverse land-use along with the creation of a finer-grain public realm overall. character and a growing residential Future development in City West will include population. the renewal and repurposing of older buildings, and the improvement of pedestrian networks In the future, City West will be the densest and connections. There will be a focus on the business, knowledge and innovation hub in retention and provision of new community Canberra, complemented by an appropriate facilities as part of new developments. This range of residential and mixed uses. This will foster diversity and a range of activities knowledge character will be based on its befitting a dense, exciting innovation and connections to the ANU and take full advantage knowledge hub. of its highly accessible location adjacent to the light rail stop and as a key entry point to the city centre. Acton

64 City Precinct Renewal Program Macarthur AvenueMacarthur Turner Lyneham City West Barry Drive Barry

Parkes Way

Acton Macarthur AvenueMacarthur Turner Lyneham Barry Drive Barry

Parkes Way

Commonwealth Avenue

Northbourne Avenue Commonwealth Avenue London Circuit London

Wakefield

Antill Street Lake Burley Street Cooyong

Griffin

Braddon Avenue

Constitution Avenue Constitution Northbourne Avenue

Dickson London Circuit London

Downer Reid Wakefield

Antill Street

Watson Lake Burley Street Cooyong

Griffin

Braddon Avenue Constitution Avenue Constitution

Objectives Strategic horizon Objectives Dickson City West will continue to cater to higher- Consolidate •• Ensure development protects conditions and opportunities for existing order commercial and employment activities, and emerging innovation and knowledge-related employment combined with selected residential in a range of •• Improve pedestrian connectivity to the city centre typologies and finer-grain public realm. This will Downer support a strong connection between the city Enhance •• RetainReid and establish supporting community facilities as part and the ANU education precinct. of redevelopments •• Enhance fine-grain characteristics at ground level

Transform •• Develop as Canberra’s premier ‘CBD’ office area, with a selected supportive range of residential typologies, including for students/

knowledge workers and visitor accommodation Watson 65

Demographics

The overwhelming majority of The vast majority of homes in City West Lived overseas Parents who people living in City West are are one and two bedroom apartments five years were both born aged under 40 previously overseas

Under 20 24%

Other % % 6 46% 66 % between 20 and 40 years 70% 68 City West has a relatively Renting is the most common high proportion of group tenure type in City West, and 21% households, and very few of households own their home couples with children

% % % % % 30 24 13 3 21 66 City Precinct Renewal Program

Future (Targets)

Population

Current Baseline/BAU Target Target (2016) (2031) (2031) (2046)

909 1,239 1,404 2,614

Dwellings

Current Baseline/BAU Target Target (2016) (2031) (2031) (2046)

413 560 640 1,200

Jobs

Current Baseline/BAU Target Target (2016) (2031) (2031) (2046)

11,850 13,706 15,622 17,520

% Professional, scientific and technical services jobs

Current Baseline/BAU Target Target Key strategic documents (2016) (2031) (2031) (2046) •• City Plan (2014) 11.8% 11.4% 13.3% 15.2% •• City Action Plan (2016), % Accommodation and food services jobs •• Transport Strategy (2015)

Current Baseline/BAU Target Target •• City and Gateway Urban Design Framework (2018) (2016) (2031) (2031) (2046)

6.3% 6.2% 6.8% 7.5%

No Name Lane in City West 67

City West actions Yet to commence In progress Complete Funded

Initiative Agency Horizon Progress Planning Identify requirements for a mix of uses on future New for City Renewal Medium development sites, including provision of adequate Authority community facilities to support residential growth Consider traffic management improvements including ACT Government agencies Short-medium lowering speed environments on streets to improve pedestrian/cycling crossing time and safety Undertake commercial analysis and review of building stock New for City Renewal Short to identify development potential Authority Infrastructure Improvements to pedestrian and cycling networks linking New for City Renewal Short-medium ANU to city centre Authority Public Realm Identify areas of finer-grain public realm around business New for City Renewal Short-medium nodes and residential areas through development controls Authority and floorspace incentives Place development Encourage appropriate office accommodation for business ACT Government agencies Medium-long services and knowledge industry Support implementation of ANU Exchange MOU through New for City Renewal Short-medium formal partnership arrangement Authority Investigate and incorporate measures to strengthen sense New for City Renewal Medium of arrival to the city through controls and incentives for Authority development of gateway sites, as per City and Gateway Framework Encourage adaptive reuse of older buildings through New for City Renewal Short-long incentives and working with building owners Authority Place management Continue program of city activation, including detailed City Renewal Authority legacy Short-long and engagement strategy for short, medium and long-term interventions project Strengthen cluster of community arts through support for New for City Renewal Short-medium educational programs and events Authority 68 City Precinct Renewal Program

Civic The retail and entertainment heart

The Soul Defender, in Garema Place, Civic 69

About this place

As Canberra’s central business Civic will continue to function as the city’s retail core, surrounded by a mix of uses, public places district Civic is dominated by and spaces. Encouraging a greater mix of uses, retail and commercial uses. It is including independent, niche and boutique also the primary entertainment retailers, will diversify the retail economy and serve to increase activity in the area, which will area of the city. An extensive in turn support nearby civic uses, and revitalise network of pedestrianised streets, important public spaces such as City Walk including Garema Place, City and Garema Place. New development fronting these spaces will respect existing heritage Walk, Petrie Plaza and the Bunda and function while making them livelier and Street shareway, distinguish it as better utilised. the centre of Civic. Garema Place Public-realm upgrades will also support these is a special and popular public uses and activate key pedestrian routes, including east-west connections and links space, hosting public festivals and to key transport hubs, including light rail. celebrations. Connectivity to new development areas, such as West Basin and City Hill, will also be strengthened. Further opportunities for residential accommodation will support improved connections with the neighbouring suburbs of Braddon and Reid. New community facilities and upgraded existing facilities will support a larger population in Civic in future. Acton Macarthur AvenueMacarthur Turner Lyneham Barry Drive Barry

70 Parkes Way City Precinct Renewal Program

Commonwealth Avenue

Northbourne Avenue London Circuit London Wakefield

Acton Antill Street Civic Macarthur AvenueMacarthur Turner Lyneham

Barry Drive Barry

Parkes Way Lake Burley Street Cooyong

Commonwealth Avenue

Northbourne AvenueGriffin

London Circuit London Avenue Wakefield

Antill Street Braddon

Lake Burley Street Cooyong Griffin Avenue Constitution

Braddon Avenue Constitution Avenue Constitution

Dickson

Dickson

Downer

Reid Watson

Downer Reid

Objectives Strategic horizon Objectives Civic is the retail core of the city, surrounded by Consolidate •• Improve pedestrian connectivity and the ground-level experience a mix of uses and public spaces. Development

in this area will encourage additional Enhance •• Protect and expand retail and commercial floorspace opportunities, independent, niche and boutique activity, and particularly for independent, niche and boutique retail Watson support nearby places and active uses along •• Improve interface between existing retail uses with public spaces, key pedestrian routes. working with landowners to facilitate more vibrancy in key public places

Transform •• Make the centre of Canberra the retail and visitor destination of choice between the CBDs of Melbourne and Sydney •• Encourage night activation 71

Demographics

Civic has a relatively high The vast majority of homes in proportion of people aged Lived overseas Parents who Civic are one and two bedroom five years were both born apartments over 40 previously overseas

Under 20 6%

Other % % 64 % 20 49 % % over 40 years 30% 94 64

There are relatively few couples Around 12% of households with children in Civic own their home

% % % % 33 18 3 12 72 City Precinct Renewal Program

Future (Targets)

Population

Current Baseline/BAU Target Target (2016) (2031) (2031) (2046)

1,261 5,000 5,000 5,250

Dwellings

Current Baseline/BAU Target Target (2016) (2031) (2031) (2046)

573 2,500 2,500 3,500

Jobs

Current Baseline/BAU Target Target (2016) (2031) (2031) (2046)

13,595 15,264 17,329 19,378

% Retail jobs compared to the whole of ACT

Current Baseline/BAU Target Target (2016) (2031) (2031) (2046) Key strategic documents

5.1% 5.0% 5.7% 6.4% •• City Plan (2014) •• Transport Strategy (2015) % Accommodation and food services jobs •• City Action Plan (2016) Current Baseline/BAU Target Target •• City and Gateway Urban Design Framework (2018) (2016) (2031) (2031) (2046)

6.3% 6.2% 6.8% 7.5%

Garema Place, Civic 73

Civic actions Yet to commence In progress Complete Funded

Initiative Agency Horizon Progress Planning Develop and implement a place plan for Garema Place and New for City Renewal Short City Walk to establish clear identity Authority Develop section plans with a focus on small retail New for City Renewal Medium development opportunities Authority Infrastructure Identify and provide infrastructure for active uses along key New for City Renewal Short-medium pedestrian corridors, enhancing connections to other places Authority City Bus Interchange improvements ACT Government agencies Short-medium

Public realm Expand entertainment and dining uses in Garema Place and ACT Government agencies Short City Walk Cooyong Street improvements City Renewal Authority Short-medium legacy project Mort Street verge improvements New for City Renewal Short Authority Place development Encourage increased mix of land uses, particularly around New for City Renewal Short-medium key public spaces like City Walk Authority Investigate and incorporate measures to strengthen sense of New for City Renewal Medium arrival to the city centre through gateway developments on Authority key sites Place management Continue program of city activation, including detailed City Renewal Authority Short-long and engagement strategy for short, medium and long-term interventions legacy project

Establish curator position to focus on delivery of placemaking New for City Renewal Short and cultivating partnerships with community and Authority industry partners Work with landowners to facilitate more vibrancy in key New for City Renewal Short public spaces (including Garema Place and City Walk) Authority 74 City Precinct Renewal Program

City East Where education, business and tourism flourish

Glebe Park 75

About this place

City East is characterised by its Future investigations will examine potential for the location of significant infrastructure projects open spaces, recreation, community in this part of the city, such as a new city and tourist uses, including Casino stadium. The proposal from the University of Canberra, Canberra Olympic Pool, NSW to establish a major new campus at Reid provides a catalyst to develop City East as an the National Convention Centre, education hub on an axis connected through and the Reid CIT campus. Glebe City Hill to the ANU. These major campus and Commonwealth parks offer the developments will be well integrated into their surrounding context, supporting largest areas of public open space the roles and function and objectives for this within the wider city centre area. and adjacent places, and not just as island or stand-alone projects. There is potential for significant intensification More development in City East will require and character improvement in City East, framed improved pedestrian connections between by its national avenues, views and vistas making the city centre and the lakeside, particularly up the northern part of Canberra’s National to Commonwealth Park (which is adjacent to Triangle. New development will provide a the City Renewal Precinct). This will activate transition to the existing eastern suburbs of the area, adding to public life. City East will be the city. A growing population will support accessible by rapid and direct public transport, the provision of further leisure, recreation and including connections to key employment educational facilities in the area. nodes, such as the Parliamentary Zone. Acton Macarthur AvenueMacarthur Turner Lyneham Barry Drive Barry

Parkes Way

76 City Precinct Renewal Program Commonwealth Avenue

Northbourne Avenue London Circuit London

Wakefield

Antill Street Lake Burley Street Cooyong

Acton Griffin

City East Braddon Avenue Constitution Avenue Constitution Macarthur AvenueMacarthur Turner Lyneham Dickson Barry Drive Barry

Parkes Way

Commonwealth Avenue

Northbourne Avenue London Circuit London

Wakefield

Antill Street Lake Burley Street Cooyong

Griffin

Braddon Avenue Constitution Avenue Constitution

Dickson Downer

Downer

Reid Reid

Watson Watson Objectives Strategic horizon Objectives City East will provide opportunities for tourism, Consolidate •• Improve pedestrian connections from the city centre to Commonwealth recreation, education and mixed uses, clustered Park and the lakeside around Constitution and Commonwealth Enhance •• Reinforce the presence of the grand boulevards as development avenues. Development will reinforce these proceeds grand boulevards and connection to the Parliamentary Zone. Transform •• Become a destination for a range of leisure, recreation, tourism and education uses •• Enhance accessibility by major public transport upgrades including to and from key employment centres like the Parliamentary Zone 77

Demographics

City East has one The majority of homes in of the highest Lived overseas Parents who City East are one and two five years were both born bedroom apartments proportions of previously overseas the population aged over 40 31%

% 17% 37 1% 67% City East has one of the highest proportions of couple with Around 21% of households children households own their home

% 54% 7% 21 78 City Precinct Renewal Program

Future (Targets)

Population

Current Baseline/BAU Target Target (2016) (2031) (2031) (2046)

867 1,527 1,747 5,707

Dwellings

Current Baseline/BAU Target Target (2016) (2031) (2031) (2046)

394 700 770 2,600

Jobs

Current Baseline/BAU Target Target (2016) (2031) (2031) (2046)

5,603 6,596 7,655 9,580 Key strategic documents •• City Plan (2014) •• Transport Strategy (2015) •• City Action Plan (2016) •• City and Gateway Urban Design Framework (2018)

Playful Endeavour loose-parts playground, Glebe Park 79 80 City Precinct Renewal Program

City East actions Yet to commence In progress Complete Funded

Initiative Agency Horizon Progress Planning Review development opportunities for City East New for City Renewal Short Authority

Develop plan for development sequencing and land release New for City Renewal Short Authority

Undertake necessary feasibility and social impact studies to City Renewal Authority legacy Medium understand options for future stadium location project

Update planning controls to facilitate future ACT Government agencies Medium residential development

Contribute to preparation of a place plan ACT Government Agencies Short

Infrastructure Develop a stormwater retention pond ACT Government agencies Medium

Explore Parkes Way realignment ACT Government agencies Medium

Strengthen pedestrian connections to the rest of the city New for City Renewal Medium area and to Commonwealth Park and the lakeside Authority

Provision for a bus layover for bus services to integrate with ACT Government agencies Medium current and future light rail network

Public realm Implement Public realm improvements City Renewal Authority legacy Short project 81

Initiative Agency Horizon Progress Place development Facilitate CIT redevelopment/UNSW proposal ACT Government agencies Short-medium

Ensure redevelopment of key sites contributes to place roles, New for City Renewal Medium-long functions and objectives Authority

Ensure redevelopment of key sites and catalyst projects New for City Renewal Medium (including possible stadium) activate and integrate with Authority surrounding context, ensuring wider community benefits

Continue program of city activation, including detailed City Renewal Authority legacy Short-long strategy for short, medium and long-term interventions project 82 City Precinct Renewal Program

West Basin A vibrant urban waterfront connecting the city centre to its best landscape feature, Lake Burley Griffin

Henry Rolland Park, West Basin 83

About this place

Fronting the shoreline of Lake The area presents as an opportunity for transformational urban renewal. It will extend Burley Griffin, West Basin connects the city centre to the lakefront with the creation the Acton Peninsula with the of a people-focused public destination with picturesque formal lake area of world-class waterfront public spaces. West Basin’s future development will improve the the Central National Area, and accessibility of the area and its integration with major transport corridors along the wider city precinct. Commonwealth Avenue and Development between the generous public Parkes Way. Recent private waterfront and the city centre will provide for a mix of land uses, and in doing so create redevelopment has transformed neighbourhoods with local amenity as well as the New Acton area, receiving a key role in the functioning of the city centre. national and international acclaim A key feature of West Basin will be its community and recreational facilities, which for the built form. will enhance its existing green space and waterfront setting. Improving pedestrian and cycling connectivity to and from the waterfront will also be important. Acton

84 City Precinct Renewal Program Macarthur AvenueMacarthur Turner Lyneham Barry Drive Barry

Parkes Way Acton West Basin Macarthur AvenueMacarthur Turner Lyneham Barry Drive Barry

Parkes Way

Commonwealth Avenue

Northbourne Avenue London Circuit London Wakefield

Antill Street Commonwealth Avenue Lake Burley Street Cooyong

Griffin

Braddon Avenue Constitution Avenue Constitution

Dickson Northbourne Avenue Downer Circuit London Reid Wakefield

Antill Street

Watson Lake Burley Street Cooyong

Griffin

Braddon Avenue Constitution Avenue Constitution

Objectives Strategic horizon Objectives Dickson West Basin will be a transformational renewal Consolidate •• Enhance pedestrian connectivity from the waterfront and to the wider precinct, bringing the everyday life of the city city precinct to Lake Burley Griffin. Future development will Enhance •• Revitalise existing public and open spaces through investment in public create a more accessible and people-focused Downer realm, setting the groundwork for future mixed-use development lakefront destination. Reid Transform •• Accommodate a mix of uses including community and recreational facilities, and residential, serve the local population as well as the wider Canberra community •• Develop a distinct, vibrant and accessible Canberra waterfront area as a

destination for visitors and residents Watson 85

Demographics

West Basin’s existing The overwhelming majority Lived overseas Parents who residential population lives of homes in West Basin are five years were both born apartments in large buildings. north of Parkes Way, including previously overseas in New Acton Under 20 7%

Other % % 54 45% 41 % % over 40 years 39% 57 11

West Basin has the lowest proportion of lone person Around 26% of households households own their home

% 24% 27% 26 86 City Precinct Renewal Program

Future (Targets)

Population

Current Baseline/BAU Target Target (2016) (2031) (2031) (2046)

1,034 2,200 2,600 5,324

Dwellings

Current Baseline/BAU Target Target (2016) (2031) (2031) (2046)

470 1,000 1,200 2,000

Jobs

Current Baseline/BAU Target Target (2016) (2031) (2031) (2046)

2,607 3,413 3,983 5,391 Key strategic documents •• City Plan (2014) •• Transport Strategy (2015) •• City Action Plan (2016) •• City and Gateway Urban Design Framework (2018)

Mocan and Green Grout, New Acton 87

West Basin actions Yet to coTmmence In progress Complete Funded

Initiative Agency Horizon Progress Planning Undertake review of development logic and sequencing New for City Renewal Short for West Basin Authority Infrastructure Complete Henry Rolland Park City Renewal Authority Short legacy project Investigate Parkes Way realignment (including ACT Government agencies Short-medium resolution of London Circuit and Commonwealth Avenue intersection) Investigate connections to West Basin (Parkes Way land City Renewal Authority Short bridge and West Road) legacy project Improve pedestrian network and connections to the New for City Renewal Short-medium city centre Authority Deliver part of Molonglo to City cycling infrastructure ACT Government agencies Short between Marcus Clarke Street, Edinburgh Avenue and the Acton Peninsula Public realm West Basin public-realm improvements – boardwalk and City Renewal Authority Short-medium urban park (completion of remaining boardwalk, lake wall legacy project and land reclamation) Place development Link land release and delivery methods for future New for City Renewal Medium development sites to place objectives Authority Ensure provision of social infrastructure and facilities to New for City Renewal Medium-long meet projected population needs as West Basin develops Authority Place management Activate the foreshore and lakeside parks New for City Renewal Short and engagement Authority Implement a program of activation, including detailed City Renewal Authority Short-long strategy for short, medium and long-term interventions legacy project 88 City Precinct Renewal Program

Whole-of-precinct initiatives

The table on the following page sets out the actions that will bring to life the strategic framework. They represent those initiatives that are focused on delivering precinct-wide outcomes. These projects leverage whole-of- government capability and harness the private sector to provide the conditions for success required to implement the detailed plans in each of the 10 places that make up the City Renewal Precinct.

Moveable street furniture in Garema Place, Civic 89

Whole-of-precinct actions Yet to commence In progress CompleteT Funded

Initiative Agency Horizon Progress

Planning Support the implementation of the City and Gateway Urban New for City Renewal Short-long Design Framework Authority

Develop and implement the 2025 precinct sustainability New for City Renewal Short-medium strategy (which reflects contents of multiple recent Authority sustainability strategies)

Develop and implement a Digital City Framework for the New for City Renewal Short-medium precinct, addressing connectivity, innovation and enhancing Authority the economy

Prepare a development sequencing and infrastructure plan New for City Renewal Short-medium particularly for sections and sites in the city centre, reflecting Authority a realistic view of future development potential, to: •• Allow for land-use integration with transport planning ( light rail stage 2, through-traffic management, local transport access, parking policy) •• Maximise returns on infrastructure investment •• Ensure critical mass in new development locations is achieved

Investigate mechanisms to ensure a mix of housing including ACT Government agencies Short for families, through initiatives such as the 2019 ACT Planning Strategy, Housing Choices Project and ACT Housing Strategy 90 City Precinct Renewal Program

Yet to commence In progress Complete Funded

Initiative Agency Horizon Progress

Advocate for building proponents to deliver improved New for City Renewal Short-long environmental and social sustainability performance in Authority development application process (higher energy efficiency, reduced car parking, options for car sharing)

Integrate affordable housing across development projects New for City Renewal Short-long (establish housing-mix targets based on data, partner with Authority EPSDD on innovative urban housing)

Infrastructure Design and delivery of light rail stage 2 from Civic ACT Government agencies Medium-long to Woden

Public realm Improve connectivity and active travel opportunities for ACT Government agencies Short-medium pedestrians and cyclists to and through the City Renewal Precinct and strengthen connections to key transport interchanges in Civic and Dickson

Place development Advocate for design excellence for buildings and landscapes New for City Renewal Short-long that complements Northbourne Avenue, signalling arrival Authority into the National Capital (consistent with City and Gateway Framework)

Plan for social infrastructure and facilities to support ACT Government agencies Short-long residential development

Prioritise design excellence in procurement and New for City Renewal Short-long implementation of capital improvements Authority

Encourage all development proponents to develop New for City Renewal Short place plans Authority 91

Yet to commence In progress Complete Funded

Initiative Agency Horizon Progress

Place management Develop and implement a City Renewal Authority Urban New for City Renewal Short-medium and engagement Art Strategy Authority

Develop a City Renewal Authority ”play strategy” New for City Renewal Short-medium Authority

Implement play-strategy initiatives consistent with desired New for City Renewal Short-medium outcomes by place Authority

Prepare a commercial and economic development strategy New for City Renewal Short-medium that audits employment related floorspace, identifies ways Authority to protect key sites and sections for employment floorspace, identifies appropriate complementary locations for residential / mixed use, and promotes and attracts economic activity consistent with the desired role and function and objectives for places

Develop an overarching stakeholder engagement strategy New for City Renewal Short and embed community engagement practices in all facets Authority of the precinct’s development

Establish place visitation and activation targets, publish data New for City Renewal Short-medium on the precinct and report on progress against non-financial Authority measures utilising a place intelligence tool [email protected] 02 6205 1878 Canberra Nara Centre 1 Constitution Avenue, Canberra City GPO Box 158, Canberra City ACT 2601