CZ1 - CORE ZONE OBJECTIVES

The site is zoned CZ1 - Core Zone.

CZ1 has the following zone objectives:

1. Encourage a mix of predominantly commercial land uses that contribute to a diverse and active character.

   • This development proposes retail use and commercial spaces throughout the development.

2. Provide for a range of conveniently located retail and service outlets.

   • The floor plates are designed to accommodate a range of sizes of retail on the ground floor and commercial spaces above he ground floor. 

3. Promote vibrant, interesting and lively street frontages including during evenings and weekends

   • The proposed development has been architecturally designed to deliver a high standard of amenity, retail amenity and provide a cohesive relationship with the surrounding area and activation of Petrie Plaza and the surrounding pedestrian spaces. ​

4. ​Encourage an attractive, safe and well-lit pedestrian environment with convenient access to public transport.

   • The proposed development has been architecturally designed to deliver a high standard of public spaces and pedestrian routes.

5. ​Maintain and enhance a high standard of urban design through use of sustainable design and materials and ensure that buildings retain a high level of design consistency and compatibility.

   • Energy efficiency is being explored by the proponent and is still to be integrated into the design of the buildings. A Water Sensitive Urban Design Strategy is being developed to promote sustainable water use. Deep root planting is being considered to accommodate on-site infiltration of stormwater run-off.

6. ​Provide opportunities for business investment and employment

   • The proposed development provides a commercial and retail offering and will provide an array of employment opportunities.​

7. Maintain and enhance environmental amenity.

   • The proposed development has been designed to incorporate attractive, safe and well-lit and connected pedestrian footpaths with the crime prevention principles in mind. The proposed development is accessible and permeable for future users allowing to access all of the sites’ frontages. 

8. Promote the establishment of cultural and community identity that is representative of, and appropriate to, the place

   • The proposed development has been architecturally designed to deliver a high standard of amenity, retail amenity and provide a cohesive relationship with the surrounding area and activation of Petrie Plaza and the surrounding pedestrian spaces. ​

9. ​Promote active living and active travel.

   • The site is afforded excellent proximity to Kippax and the supporting public transport existing in the area. Active travel and active living are supported by the proximity of the well-established cycle network and permeable landscape design proposed on-site which provides spaces for recreation of users within the development. ​

10. Provide a high quality public realm by facilitating active uses on ground floor level that connects with the wider open space, pedestrian and cycle networks to promote active travel and active living

    • The proposed development has been designed to incorporate attractive, safe and well-lit and connected pedestrian footpaths with the crime prevention principles in mind. The proposed development is accessible and permeable for future users allowing to access all of the sites’ frontages. ​​