The following formal submission have been made public
Submitter: David H.Raising of London Circuit
I am writing in support of the raising of London Circuit. Currently, at the heart of the city and within a short distance to beautiful lakefront, we have dedicated tremendous space to three massive off-ramps.
What should be a bustling part of the city, filled with people, businesses, night life, activities and amenities as a mid-point between social activities at the lake and the city centre, is instead completely void and empty space, facilitating *maybe* slightly faster travel for some cars.
By also supporting the light rail extension, there will be a new accessible hub of Canberra activity, helping connect the city to the lake in a seamless, and walkable, manner.
In terms of visual, heritage and character, planning for a tram route through the middle of Canberra, flanked by medium density, is precisely in line with Griffin's vision for the city. The "greenspace" that currently exists is empty lawn flanked by asphalt, and can only be "enjoyed" at 60km an hour from a vehicle. Even if this remains entirely lawn space, it will now be accessible and useable as a park, and not surrounded by constant noisy and exhaust-producing traffic. This will lay the groundwork for south of Capital Hill being a place worth visiting, rather than a place you drive through.
What should be a bustling part of the city, filled with people, businesses, night life, activities and amenities as a mid-point between social activities at the lake and the city centre, is instead completely void and empty space, facilitating *maybe* slightly faster travel for some cars.
By also supporting the light rail extension, there will be a new accessible hub of Canberra activity, helping connect the city to the lake in a seamless, and walkable, manner.
In terms of visual, heritage and character, planning for a tram route through the middle of Canberra, flanked by medium density, is precisely in line with Griffin's vision for the city. The "greenspace" that currently exists is empty lawn flanked by asphalt, and can only be "enjoyed" at 60km an hour from a vehicle. Even if this remains entirely lawn space, it will now be accessible and useable as a park, and not surrounded by constant noisy and exhaust-producing traffic. This will lay the groundwork for south of Capital Hill being a place worth visiting, rather than a place you drive through.