The City of Perth has invited public comment on its draft 20-year framework for development.
Releasing the draft plan to the public, Lord Mayor, Lisa Scaffidi said the plan, An Urban Design Framework – a Vision for Perth 2029, covered a wide range of issues that would influence the physical and social fabric of the city over the next two decades.
20-year Perth plan out for comment
“There are many planning approaches recommended in the Urban Design Framework (UDF), such as providing new parks and public open spaces through to better public transport connections, including a light rail option,” Ms Scaffidi said.
“Implementing these projects will help to make the city more active and functional and improve its attractiveness as a place to live, visit and do business.”
She said the UDF was a significant milestone in planning for the future growth of Perth.
‘When adopted – after taking into account public consultation – the framework can be used by all planning Agencies, developers and the Council to coordinate their projects so we can achieve the high quality, integrated city to which we all aspire,” Ms Scaffidi said.
“The development industry has been calling for an overall planning and design framework for the city for some time and the UDF will meet that need.”
She said the UDF would also be used to support applications for Federal and State Government funding for infrastructure.
The Mayor said the Federal Government had made it very clear that funds would only be allocated for major projects if there was an overall planning framework in place.
“The City of Perth welcomes positive debate and comments on the UDF and written comments can be lodged until 9 April,” she said.
Further information was available from www.perth.wa.gov.au
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