Barton’s history mystery: pedestrian pillars
The Kingston Barton Residents Group restored some directional pillars that were first installed in the 1930s. Click for video and more information.
The Kingston Barton Residents Group restored some directional pillars that were first installed in the 1930s. Click for video and more information.
Councils fear Commonwealth Avenue and Kings Avenue development plans could lead to traffic chaos
Find out what those at the forefront of planning and building regulation had to say, and how they addressed residents’ concerns about dodgy buildings, the practice of ‘dumbing down’ building design and quality, and the complicated labyrinth of building rules.
The ISCCC has called on the ACT Government to provide the community with at least 60 working days to consider the Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed waste to energy incinerator in Fyshwick once it is submitted
The redevelopment of Stuart Flats will generate a 240 per cent increase in traffic around the Griffith site, tender documents for an adjacent demolition have revealed.
A Territory Plan variation was published last week to allow the increased height for the building on Honeysett View, but it was made without any public consultation with the community.
ISCCC submission on public housing, in response to ACT Government’s discussion paper “Towards a New Housing Strategy”.
ISCCC Public Forum on the proposed Fyshwick Waste to Energy Incinerator, including; Record of the ISCCC Public Forum on the proposed waste to energy incinerator; Presentation by Adam Perry, Capital Recycling Solutions; Responses by Capital Recycling Solutions to questions posed by ISCCC prior to forum; Speaking notes by Dr Leo Dobes, President Griffith Narrabundah Community Association
Submission on Technical Amendment to the ACT Territory Plan TA2017-16 concerning amendment to the multi-unit development code and the Deakin Precinct Code.
Submission in response to Development Application DA 201732199 which proposed expansion of St Clare College’s carpark over the neighbouring verge
BARTON’S historic concrete street signs have been restored and revitalised by local volunteers who braved Canberra’s winter chill to return the signs to their original glory.The works were made possible through an ACT government heritage grant.
Speakers will include: Planning in Canberra: Ben Ponton, Director General EDPSD; David Peffer, Deputy Director General, Access Canberra; Gary Petherbridge, President Owners Corporation Network