Author: PLan
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The Karama Flats Community Episode
The illustration shows the closeness of the proposed new development to the existing well established area of one and two storey residences. The problem here has occurred because long vacant lots, now approved for by the DCA for development, have till now laid empty opposite the Karama Shopping Centre. The owner is now to build…
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Parks and Public Green Open Spaces
One of the most neglected and overlooked aspects of planning is the provision of public open spaces of various kinds.Think about this ! There is a whole range of different types. the public want them for conserving the environment, for active and passive recreation, and for breathing space. But how do they get created ?…
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Little Mindil gifted to the Casino?
There remain strong concerns about Little Mindil. The escarpment and the creek line have not been rehabilitated as required. This was the responsibility of the Casino, as a condition of the crown lease term. All vegetation was mechanically torn off the escarpment, and the fore dune, much loved for sunset viewing was excavated and taken…
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Rural Villages as proposed by Mr G Wood MLA for Nelson
An alternative lesser densification of rural centres than the Labor government proposes. Read & have your say about The NT Government’s proposal in regard to Rural Villages here Read the NT News Article NT News Article The CLP appears to favour retaining rural lifestyles in rural areas – read what they told the Property Council…
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Densification of Darwin Suburbs, Rural Area Lands and Villages
Earlier in 2011, after a long gap in long term planning, the Strategic Branch of the Department of Lands and Planning issued ‘Greater Darwin Region Land Use Plan, towards 2030. Consultation report.’ in the Growing Territory series. PLan has reference copies of the report at Shop 23 at Rapid Creek business village. This report overviews…