The 9 district strategies capture most of Canberra's current population.
Other districts may be considered in the future. This will depend on more investigations and consideration at how other areas of the ACT can accommodate future development.
Future growth and change outside of new areas is focused on already nominated development areas in the districts of Molonglo Valley, Belconnen and Gungahlin.
The rural areas of the ACT provide opportunities for continued agricultural uses and food production.
The district strategies contain an objective to:
“support a more sustainable city by encouraging local food production including community gardens.”
The East Canberra District Strategy in particular considers the benefits rural areas provide. This includes food production and the economic benefits from related industries like farm-based tourism.
