NEWCASTLE council has prepared a draft Local Planning Strategy to guide the growth and development of Newcastle to 2030 and beyond.
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The strategy will provide the land use planning platform to move towards a smarter, more liveable and sustainable Newcastle.
Thank-you to those who participated in the Local Planning Strategy community information sessions held between March 2 and 5.
Their purpose was to provide the community with information about the draft strategy and gain feedback on the neighbourhood visions.
It was evident just how much the community values the unique character and village feel of each neighbourhood and its commercial centre.
Community members understand the need for higher density housing in centres to support vibrant mixed use neighbourhoods, but said infrastructure and transport must be included in growth plans.
In areas such as public transport, health and education that do not fall within the role of a local council, the community wants council to take on a stronger advocacy role.
Other topics included better interconnectivity of cycleways and public domain improvements.
This is an important strategy for planning the future city and realising the vision of the Newcastle Community Strategic Plan 2030. The draft strategy is on public exhibition until April 27.
View the document online, at libraries or at the council's main office. Go to newcastle.nsw.gov.au/council/community_engagement.