38Objectives of the City Edge zone

38 Objectives of the City Edge zone

38 Objectives of the City Edge zone

The objectives of the City Edge zone are—

(a) to encourage a mixed-use, medium density area which will provide a physical transition between the City Centre zone and nearby lower density, mixed-use and residential areas, and

(b) to encourage an increase in the permanent residential population through new residential development or the conversion of existing buildings and to ensure the maintenance of a range of housing choice, and

(c) to recognise the development potential of certain major sites within the zone and to encourage development of them which is consistent with other zone objectives, and

(d) to enhance the amenity of parks and community places by protection of sun access, and

(e) to ensure wind levels are consistent with pedestrian comfort and the amenity of the public domain, and

(f) to ensure adequate levels of daylight to streets, and

(g) to recognise and enhance the character of Special Areas, and

(h) to facilitate the conservation of items and areas of heritage significance, and

(i) to ensure that the number and location of clinics, refuges, crisis centres and other welfare facilities within parts of this zone are compatible with the achievement of other zone objectives.