Community input invited to help shape North Hobart
Published on 08 August 2024
The City of Hobart’s draft North Hobart Neighbourhood Plan is now open for public feedback to guide the sustainable development of the area over the next 20 years.
This structure plan will align with state, regional, and local land use strategies, informing future land zoning and reflecting community aspirations.
The draft plan, which incorporates feedback from previous community consultations and the 2021 Vision for the area, is now open for public feedback until 31 August.
The North Hobart Neighbourhood Plan includes a range of strategies and actions aimed at enhancing the area.
These include providing opportunities for affordable, medium-density housing in strategic locations and enhancing key features through urban design guidelines with maximum building heights.
A successful medium-density housing project has recently been completed with 29 new social housing units significantly increasing housing opportunities for Tasmanians in need in Letitia Street.
This project, run by Centacare Evolve Housing, includes 21 one-bedroom units offering housing options to a mixed cohort including over 55s and young people.
The plan also supports business revitalisation and the activation of the high street precinct, including wider footpaths for pedestrians and outdoor dining retention.
Additionally, the plan seeks to support renewal of underutilised areas in the high street precinct and the Providence Valley Rivulet area for mixed-use development.
There will be opportunities to strategically renew council assets, potentially creating a community centre, arts space, and new public open spaces.
Public safety improvements for pedestrians and cyclists, along with strategically located bus shelters, are also part of the plan to enhance the comfort of public transport users.
Community members can provide their feedback through an online survey open until 31 August 2024 here.
Written submissions can be emailed to strategicplanning@hobartcity.com.au.
A pop-up stall will also be available for in-person feedback on Saturday, 10 August, from 9am to 11am at Soundy Park, located at the corner of Argyle and Burnett streets, North Hobart.
Quotes attributable to Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds:
"This Neighbourhood Plan is a critical step in ensuring North Hobart develops in a way that is sustainable and meets the needs of our community.
"We are committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive, and well-designed urban area that offers affordable housing and enhanced public spaces.
"We value the input of our residents and businesses. Their feedback will help us refine the plan to better serve the community’s needs and aspirations."
Quotes attributable to Future Hobart Portfolio Chair Gemma Kitsos:
"The draft North Hobart Neighbourhood Plan reflects our commitment to sustainable development and community-driven growth, aligning with broader land use strategies.
"The recent housing project on Letitia Street showcases what can be achieved while also providing much-needed affordable housing, enhancing the quality of life for both older and younger Tasmanians.”
Quotes attributable to Centacare Evolve Housing Acting CEO Cody Burdon:
“Centacare Evolve Housing has a vision to alleviate housing stress by delivering attainable homes, and to develop opportunities to further contribute to individual, family, and community wellbeing.
“We are excited to be delivering 29 new apartments in North Hobart.
“Our Letitia Street residents will be able to access all that Hobart has to offer with the development just a short walk to shops, public transport, and free attractions such as the Botanical Gardens.”
Picture: Urban Design Advisory Panel Chair Scott Balmforth, Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds and Centacare Evolve Housing Partnership and Development Manager Sarah Henley at the new medium density housing project in North Hobart.