The ACT government will on Thursday release a draft variation into the Calwell group centre and is asking for feedback from the community.
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Draft Variation 355 follows the Calwell Group Centre Master Plan which was released in September 2016.
An ACT government spokesman said the draft variation implemented recommendations of the master plan "which outlines a vision for the centre to improve existing public spaces, encourage growth of local business, more housing options and public access to the centre."
He said it also included amendments to the Calwell Precinct Map and Code of the Territory Plan to "provide guidance for future development" in the area.
"Healthy living and social activity within our communities is a priority for the ACT government," the spokesman said.
"Delivering a future vision for the Calwell group centre by implementing DV355 will be an important step towards encouraging an accessible and inclusive centre."
The draft variation looks into:
- Encouraging a range of land uses throughout the centre by focusing commercial services into the existing CZ3 services zoned areas and promoting residential redevelopment in other areas of the centre;
- encouraging more engaging exterior and ground floor uses;
- retaining the existing two-storey building heights across the bulk of the centre and up to four storeys in two site-specific locations outside the commercial service zoned areas; and
- improving public spaces and pedestrian paths across the centre.
Public notification closes September 24.
