The Canberra Plan

The Canberra Plan was launched in 2004 to guide the growth and development of Canberra for this generation and beyond. It set out a strategy that reflected the views and values of Canberrans and responded to the challenges facing our city.

Many of these elements remain unchanged. The Canberra Plan: Towards Our Second Century builds on the original Canberra Plan by articulating key directions for the city’s continued prosperity as we approach our second century. It also responds to new challenges since 2004. These include climate change, water security, housing affordability and skills shortages.

While the ACT Government has a strong commitment to tackling these challenges, we recognise that an equally strong focus must be kept on health, education and municipal services, and ensuring the continuing well-being, safety and equity of our community.

Canberra is a city for its people. The Canberra Plan: Towards Our Second Century puts people at the heart of the ACT Government’s planning and priorities for the coming cycle of growth and change.

• quality health care;
• a fair and safe community;
• excellent education, quality teaching and skills development;
• a strong, dynamic economy;
• a vibrant city and great neighbourhoods;
• a sustainable future; and
• high-quality services.

Canberra Plan - Report on Implementation - June 2009

Canberra Spatial Plan

The release of The Canberra Spatial Plan is the culmination of the community working together for nearly two years to develop the key strategic planning document which will guide development of our city for the next 30 years.

The community involvement in the development of the Spatial Plan began in April 2002 with the Government's publication of the full and inclusive process to be undertaken. The involvement of the community has been invaluable in ensuring that the output of this process, this Spatial Plan responds to the needs and aspirations of Canberrans.