Canberra Town Planning

05/02/2024

The ACT Urban Forest Act came into effect on 1 January 2024, driving Canberra towards a greener and more resilient future. The Act aligns with the canopy objectives outlined in the ACT Urban Forest Strategy 2021-2045, to achieve 30 percent canopy cover or equivalent by 2045.

Understanding the requirements of the ACT Urban Forest Act is essential for professionals in the construction and development industry. We're partnered with Salon Canberra to deliver an event for and professionals to provide insights into the legislative landscape shaping Canberra's urban development.

For further details and to register to attend, visit Eventbrite: https://salon-canberra-urban-forests-2024.eventbrite.com.au

12/09/2023

Find out more about the new Planning System, and make sure to register for upcoming training sessions.

The ACT Government is improving our planning and building systems to help shape Canberra's future as our city continues to grow.

11/09/2023

The ACT government has today released the Territory Plan 2023, which is yet to take effect. We'll share more on the new Plan as we discover what it means for planning in the Territory.

Quick links Administrative Arrangements[4] Appointment of Ministers[5] Court Procedures Forms[6] Court Procedures Rules[7] Criminal Code[8] Legislation Act[9] Public Sector Management Act[10] Public Sector Management Standards[11] Road Rules[12] Territory Plan[13] see more[14]

28/10/2022

Even the most ardent admirers of Canberra will admit our city centre has been a long-time work in progress. But this unfinished business could be our greatest advantage as the geography of work evolves, says city-shaper Tim Williams.

Williams was in town recently to share his thoughts with a crowd of Salon Canberra guests interested in the future of our city, including Canberra Town Planning Director Nichelle Jackson.

Even the most ardent admirers of Canberra will admit our city centre has been a long-time work in progress. But this unfinished business could be our greatest advantage as the geography of work evolves, says city-shaper Tim Williams.

11/08/2022

Canberra Town Planning is proud to be a partner of Salon Canberra. We're looking forward to attending this event about future mobility and transport for Canberra at the ANU on Thursday, 25 August 2022. Why not join us? Tickets available via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/reimagine-the-new-frontier-of-future-mobility-and-the-road-ahead-for-cbr-tickets-396878342807

REIMAGINE: The new frontier of future mobility and the road ahead for Canberra.

On Thursday, 25 August from 5-7 pm Salon Canberra is hosting a forum in partnership with Engineering & Computer Science at ANU. Our panel of expert speakers will address issues from congestion to carbon to consumer expectations, meeting the big mobility challenges of the next decade, and the road ahead for Canberra.

All welcome, tickets available via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/reimagine-the-new-frontier-of-future-mobility-and-the-road-ahead-for-cbr-tickets-396878342807

22/07/2022

Canberra Town Planning have a new and updated website!

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13/01/2022

We're looking forward to seeing what's in store for the East Lake precinct.

The ACT government invested $2.1 million over the next four years in the site investigations and planning.

28/10/2021

ACT planning changes to increase tree canopy are to be introduced, more details to come.

Single residential blocks would need to have at least 15 per cent tree canopy coverage.

08/10/2021

It's more than 50 years since the ABC first broadcast this documentary about what it's like to live in Canberra. We think a lots's changed since then and Canberra's is now one of the Australia's best places to live!

02/08/2021

We're excited about the new Precinct Portal and tools to help us better engage with our city.

Over the last 20 or so years, the way people access information has changed dramatically – we live in a digital world, where image is king and the medium is most definitely the message. With the rise of the internet and mobile technologies, traditional modes of media are in decline, and we now hav...

29/07/2021

This morning Canberra Town Planning appeared before a public hearing of the ACT Legislative Assembly as part of the Gungahlin Town Centre Plan Inquiry. Further details below.

🟦 Hearing — live now!

This morning the Property Council of Australia - ACT, Canberra Town Planning, Gungahlin Community Council, and planning minister Mick Gentleman MLA will appear as part of Gungahlin town centre plan inquiry 📝🏘

▶ Watch: http://bit.ly/Assemblyondemand
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Jo Clay MLA - Member for Ginninderra • Mark Parton MLA • Suzanne Orr •

25/07/2021

Canberra Town Planning is excited to announce our major sponsorship of the Salon Canberra REFRAME RESILIENCE event being held in partnership with the University of Canberra on Thursday, 2 September from 12-2 pm.

This lunch event will see the ACT Presidents from the Property Council Engineers Australia The Australian Institute of Architects, ACT Chapter and Master Builders ACT return to the stage for a deep-dive discussion with the audience about how Canberra can get better to acute shocks that come from incidents such as bushfires and a pandemic, and to slow-burning issues such as climate change, expensive housing, congestion and more. You can register online to attend: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/reframe-resilience-tickets-161464190741 We'd love to see you there!