Vision for new Redmond Place residential precinct released Orange City Council and Landcom have shared new community engagement data, which reveals locals' top priorities for the future neighbourhood.
Results from surveys and workshops held earlier this year were used to develop a draft vision statement, which will guide design and development over the life of the project.
The draft vision states:
"Redmond Place is the future of sustainable living in Orange with housing choices for people at every stage of life. An inclusive, safe and well-connected community, nestled within parks and tree-lined streets. A neighbourhood designed to foster opportunities to learn, grow and evolve together."
The vision and key consultation findings can be found at: https://yoursay.orange.nsw.gov.au/redmond-place-draft-vision-statement
The draft vision is open for comment until Sunday 16 June.
Orange Mayor Jason Hamling said the community engagement included online surveys, workshops and a pop-up session.
"We had 158 survey responses, two workshops, 60 conversations at the pop-up and 400 visitors to Your Say Orange," Cr Hamling said. "The key things we found were that we need more homes, but also that there's room for smaller homes. People are looking for different options. One third of the people who responded are looking for something different to the traditional detached home, like townhouses and terraces."
Orange City Council Planning and Development Committee Chair Cr Jeff Whitton said there were also some emerging themes about what the new suburb should deliver.
"We heard a lot about sustainability and affordability. People wanted access to public open space, natural areas and public transport. They also wanted a safe suburb," Cr Whitton said.
Landcom CEO Alexander Wendler said the community's feedback is currently being used to create the concept masterplan.
"It was insightful to hear directly from locals what they value and want to see in the future development."
"We are looking forward to sharing our new masterplan with the community so that they can see their ideas come to life."
A concept masterplan for the development will be released later this year. It will accompany a planning proposal to rezone the site for residential development.
