Canberra could seriously compete with other cities like Copenhagen, who wants to be the first carbon neutral capital by 2025.

Writing to express my support of affordable housing, walkability, mixed use zoning and medium density residence initiatives in Canberra.

There should be less scope for vexatious appeals by third parties attempting to block innovative housing solutions

Affordable housing should be one of the key objectives of any planning regime, along with environmental sustainability.

Walkability, affordability, and good public transit matter. Make it easier to build multi-family and mixed use properties. Density good.

Should be more focus on increasing housing affordability, and greater allowances for medium density housing throughout suburbs

Helping big developers must be a side-effect from a greater benefit, not a cause. There should be capacity for experts, community, & small.

Planning Bill must clearly state how it contributes to ACT achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions (& other ACT priorities)

Neighbours should be informed of potential building or developments, and should have appeal rights.

Solar access and shade must be prioritised and protected for all building occupants and for people outside (incl on streets)

Planning system must ensure Canberra's uniqueness, not allow blandness or 'this could be anywhere'

Streets with driveways designed/redesigned as shared spaces with people & amenity prioritised over vehicles, lower speeds come naturally