ordinary meeting of council to be held on tuesday, 26 april 2005 at ...

Ku-ring-gai Council
Draft Management Plan 2005-2009
• State <strong>of</strong> the Environment Report.
• Plans <strong>of</strong> Management for Community Land.
• Social and Cultural Plans.
• Access Policy and Disability Discrimination Act Action Plan.
• Residential Development Strategy.
• Council’s Traffic and Transport Policy.
• RTA Traffic generating development Guidelines.
• F3 <strong>to</strong> Sydney Orbital Link Study.
Objectives
• Ku-ring-gai will <strong>be</strong> a vibrant place while maintaining its unique character, natural
environment and heritage.
• Housing, transport, open space and community facilities will meet the needs <strong>of</strong> a
changing community while protecting heritage and the natural environment.
• Stakeholders including residents, community groups, government agencies and the
development sec<strong>to</strong>r will <strong>be</strong> actively engaged in the planning process.
What we are striving <strong>to</strong> achieve
• A community that is informed and involved in the planning process.
• A great place <strong>to</strong> work, live and recreate.
• Clear visions and action plans are developed and implemented for each suburb and
centre. These integrate social, economic, environmental, infrastructure and urban
design considerations.
• Neighbourhood character, natural areas, biodiversity and heritage are protected and
enhanced.
• Integrated transport services are in place and funded.
• Biocorridors are in place, green web integrated and tree canopy res<strong>to</strong>red <strong>to</strong> pre 1990
levels.
• Sustainability is integrated in<strong>to</strong> all planning and indica<strong>to</strong>rs are applied.(Council and
development assessment).
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