Strategic Direction | Action | Lead Agency | Partner Agencies |
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4.1 Deliver social infrastructure that meets community needs and supports strong communities. | 4.1.1 Investigate social infrastructure in infill and urban expansion (greenfield) areas to meet community needs. | EPSDD | CSD, CMTEDD, ED, HD, TCCS |
4.1.2 Undertake district-level assessment of land used to deliver community-focussed functions to inform the strategic release and development of land for community use to maximise whole-of-community benefit. | EPSDD | CMTEDD, ED | |
4.1.3 Investigate land under concessional lease to strategically determine the future use of that land for greatest public benefit. | EPSDD | CMTEDD | |
4.2 Deliver recreation, open (green) space and public spaces that support social interaction, physical and mental health and engagement in public life. | 4.2.1 Investigate planning mechanisms to deliver a range of sport and recreation opportunities to meet changing community need by taking a strategic city-wide approach. | EPSDD | CMTEDD, TCCS, HD |
4.2.2 Investigate opportunities to enhance the network of accessible, high quality local open space to meet changing community need through a district planning approach. | EPSDD | CMTEDD, TCCS, SLA, CRA, HD | |
4.3 Strengthen neighbourhoods and support their diverse character by creating strong local activity hubs. | 4.3.1 Continue to support local community and business capacity by developing place-making approaches to support vital neighbourhoods. | EPSDD | TCCS, CRA, SLA |
4.3.2 Investigate planning mechanisms to respond to the changing role of local centres and their long-term viability, and place within the hierarchy. | EPSDD | TCCS | |
4.4 Deliver housing that is diverse and affordable to support a liveable city. | 4.4.1 Plan for a range of higher density development in appropriate and clearly defined locations with a mix of apartment and dwelling types to improve diversity and access to support ageing in place, families, affordability and adaptability. | EPSDD | |
4.4.2 Identify priority areas for medium density housing in locations that meet diverse community needs. | EPSDD | ||
4.4.3 Building on the Housing Choices consultation, continue to develop planning mechanisms to facilitate the delivery of medium density housing options. | EPSDD | ||
4.4.4 Building on the Housing Choices consultation, investigate options for dual occupancies in the RZ1 zone and RZ2 zone. | EPSDD | ||
4.4.5 Investigate planning provisions to facilitate the delivery of affordable housing across the spectrum of community needs. | EPSDD | CSD | |
4.5 Encourage high quality design, built form and places for a changing climate. | 4.5.1 Investigate a range of processes to improve the design and quality of our buildings and public places. | EPSDD | CRA, TCCS |
4.5.2 Investigate policy and planning mechanisms to improve streetscape design for better tree canopy cover and improved verge design of streets. | EPSDD | CRA, SLA, TCCS | |
4.5.3 Integrate policy and planning mechanisms to enhance living infrastructure for the planning and design of residential areas in our neighbourhoods. | EPSDD | CRA, SLA, TCCS |
Acronyms
CMTEDD - Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate
CRA - City Renewal Authority
CSD - Community Services Directorate
EDU - Education Directorate
EPSDD - Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate
HD - Health Directorate
NCA - National Capital Authority
SLA - Suburban Land Agency
TCCS - Transport Canberra and City Services (Directorate)
OCSE - Office of the Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment