Newsletter October 2017
RRA’s new logo; Reid onwards to 2050; Government’s duty of care: Fix my street!
Category: News
Changes could be made to encourage subdivided blocks in Canberra suburbs
Changes that would encourage more people to subdivide blocks in the ACT’s older suburbs could be on the way, in spite of most Canberrans clinging to the dream of a quarter-acre block
Next Meeting NCCC – 18 Oct 17
Next meeting of the North Canberra Community Council is on 18 Oct 17 which will include a presentation on Watering the Garden City in the Age of Climate Change – National Water Week 15–21 October 2017
UNSW eyes city campus at CIT Reid to bring thousands more students to Canberra
The University of New South Wales wants to redevelop part of the Canberra Institute of Technology’s Reid campus and a prime slab of land on Constitution Avenue into a second Canberra campus.
ACT Region Heritage Symposium 2017
Key note speaker : Prof Tim Winter, Deakin University. Prof Winter will discuss “Heritage Diplomacy : the art of the possible” exploring the significant shifts occurring in the international heritage and conservation arena. Click for Registration Form
North Canberra Community Council – Important Announcement
CHANGE OF MONTHLY NCCC MEETING DATES AND LOCATION Next meeting will be on Wednesday 21 June 7.30pm – at Downer Community Hall, Frencham Place, Downer NCCC will be celebrating WINTER SOLSTICE 2017 at its NEW VENUE on a NEW WEEK NIGHT, and a free light supper will be provided withRead article …
Your vision for our city centre
The ACT Government is asking Canberrans to help shape the future of our growing city centre. Tell us how you use the city, the characteristics of our city neighbourhoods and your aspirations for the future our of city centre. The city centre area is include Braddon to the Lake, ANURead article …
Renewing Haig Park
Haig Park is one of Canberra’s large green spaces at the heart of our city centre, listed on the ACT Heritage Register for its rows of mixed tree species.
The ACT Govt want to hear how you use the park now and your ideas to make it a more usable park. Click for more information
Active living – Draft Variation 348
The ACT Government has released for public comment draft variation number 348 (DV348), to embed the active living principles into the Territory Plan. Active living is a way of life that integrates physical activity into daily routines. Whether it is walking, riding a bike, playing in the park, walking theRead article …
Tony Trobe looks at building in an old suburb
This week Tony shares his tips for building a new house in an old suburb.