Canberrans living near 'important gateway' angry at planned precinct
Hume Circle in Canberra's centre has been approved for a redevelopment the National Capital Authority says is in keeping with the original design for the city, but some locals want no part of it.
Residents living near Hume Circle in Canberra's inner-south are expressing frustration over a newly approved amendment to the National Capital Plan, which will allow for the redevelopment of the area. The National Capital Authority (NCA), not the ACT government, is overseeing the project. Community opposition has led to a reduction in building height limits, with some areas now capped at three storeys, while others have been reduced from 15 storeys to 12 or eight storeys.
Despite these changes, residents remain concerned about potential future increases in building heights and the impact on their properties. The redevelopment, guided by the original vision of Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin, aims to revitalise the precinct and preserve its unique landscape character. The NCA has set up a governance steering committee to oversee the development and ensure coordination with the ACT government.
However, some residents, such as Ludmilla Milo and Kevin Gibbs, are still wary of the NCA's control over their residential areas and the potential for their property values to be affected by the redevelopment.
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