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There was support for all ten key moves. Many were strongly supported, and no one suggested new or additional ones.

Three key moves stood out as the most important to contributors with more than 60% having these themes in their top 5. These include:

• Retain residential neighbourhoods
• Reconnect Cremorne with the Yarra River
• A network of open spaces.

Based on the feedback we received, no major changes are proposed to the Ten Key Moves.

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For theme one, maintaining the residential character was identified as the most important component of this theme by participants, with supporting employment uses the second most important.

For theme two, supporting the creation of more green spaces, green streets and plantings & requiring green architecture for new buildings was identified as the most important component of this theme.

For theme four, there was general support for the proposals in this theme. A range of open space formats were suggested across a variety of locations for further study by council officers in the future.

Council officers are currently reviewing detailed comments and feedback but no substantive changes are anticipated for these three themes at this stage.

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While there was broad support for the focus on active and public transport, there were mixed reviews on the street network changes.

Key points raised include:

• There were concerns that the street changes and closures will impact on residents, visitors and vehicles serving commercial premises.
• There were concerns about the loss of on-street car parking and impact it would have on residents, visitors and employees
• Some support the removal of on-street car parking to improve pedestrian and bicycle options.
• There were mixed views on changes to parking rates for off street parking.
• There was support for revitalising stations to encourage the use of public transport.

Based on your feedback, Council officers are undertaking further analysis of proposed changes to the street network.

We’re also working closely with the Department of Transport to understand their feedback on the proposals.

The updates will be presented to Council in mid-2023 before being exhibited to the community later this year.

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Feedback on this theme was mixed depending on the stakeholder group.

Residents identified concerns about the scale of commercial development and impacts on neighbourhood character.

Developers provided more site-specific responses with concerns about building heights and street wall heights.

Comments predominantly related to:

• building heights
• overshadowing of footpaths
• heritage
• implementation of the built form changes

Council officers are currently reviewing feedback and site-specific submissions in detail and will undertake additional testing as required.

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Hotspot #1 – Kelso Street and Punt Road Intersection

• General support for a pedestrian crossing on Punt Road.
• Concerns around limiting traffic access to Kelso Street and parking impacts.
• Concerns about support from the Department of Transport.

Hotspot #2 – Cremorne Street and Kelso Street Intersection

• Concerns from residents about potential negative impacts including increased rat running in smaller streets and lack of access.
• Generally supported the need for pedestrian priority (via a scramble crossing) and more public space in this area.
• Some operational concerns around trams.

Hotspot #3 – Cremorne Street and Swan Street Intersection

• Generally supported the need for pedestrian priority (via a scramble crossing) and more public space in this area.
• Some operational concerns around trams.

Hotspot #4 – Balmain Street Plaza (west of the underpass)

• Recognised as having speeding and pedestrian safety issues.
• Support to improve pedestrianisation of this area.
• Residents raised concerns about trucks in Gwynne and Munro Streets accessing the Rosella site.

Hotspot #5 – Balmain Street and Church Street Intersection

• Concerns about making Cotter Street one way and removal of car parking.
• Support for streetscape improvements to Church Street.
• Some operational concerns around trams.

Based on your feedback, Council officers are undertaking further analysis of the proposed changes to the hotspots.

We’re also working closely with the Department of Transport to understand their feedback on the proposals.

The updates will be presented to Council in mid-2023 before being exhibited to the community later this year.

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Limited specific feedback was provided on the three proposed precinct visions. Most submissions instead commented on broader issues such as the street network and building heights that have been included into that feedback.

We have also heard from some property owners and the wider community about the visions and design objectives for some of the strategic sites identified in the draft UDF.

Council officers will review these precinct plans to ensure consistency with any other changes proposed to the plan.

Directions and design objectives for strategic sites are also being reviewed.