While the WVCC supports development (eg Ivy, the proposal for the Alexander and Albemarle buildings) and welcomes the activity more people in Woden brings, this development is not appropriate for the site. The size and density is too much for Woden and it overshadows residents in Lyons. There is no need for 4 residential blocks (798 apartments) on 1.1 hectare (one of them is a 24 storey tower from Launceston
Read more ... →A representation to Minister Stephen-Smith to develop a coordinated plan to rebuild Woden’s community infrastructure
Read more ... →The Government is investigating whether the housing needs of the Canberra Community are currently being met and how they can be better met in the future. The aim is to provide more flexible better housing choices and to encourage quality residential buildings. A discussion paper was issued last month as a basis for community input. Further information is on the Government’s website
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The Woden Valley Community Council is very happy to inform you that the Inquiry into the Management of ACT Cemeteries recommended reconsideration of the extension of the Woden Cemetery into Eddison Park.
We thank everyone in the community that attended the WVCC public meeting and let their views be known and those who provided a submission to the Inquiry.
Read more ... →Presentation by Ms Emma Thomas, Director General TCCS and Ms Fleur Flannery,A/g Executive Director EPSDD about improving the Woden Town Centre. Issues discussed included: · Stimulating the economy o Master Plan o Territory Plan Variation · Enabling connections · Activating travel · Realising recreational opportunities · Maintaining the centre
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On 10 October, the WVCC appeared in front of the Legislative Assembly committee on Woden’s precinct code to advocate for social and cultural amenity in Woden, including consideration of the impact of residential towers on the surrounding public realm.
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Presentation by Ms Emma Thomas, Director-General, Transport Canberra & City Services and Ms Fleur Flanery, Executive Director (A/g), Planning Policy Division, EPSDD to the public meeting 4 Oct 17 on ways the Government is improving the Woden Town Centre.
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