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Precinct Urban Design Study Planning for the future of the Inner West

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Town centre vision Marrickville Town Centre is a dynamic and cosmopolitan local centre that infuses local traditions and histories with contemporary development. The historic high street of Marrickville Road is enhanced through sensitive infill development that retains the historic buildings that have lined the streets for over a hundred years. The high street is connected to the new metro station by Illawarra Road, which has been reinvigorated through contemporary development which retains a medium rise character through a four storey street wall. Petersham Road has been transformed into a green high street with it’s own distinct character and identity and connects the library and civic precinct to the station. The streetscape is re-imagined with street trees and sustainable urban drainage and the carriageway is treated as a shared space with priority given to

pedestrians and cyclists. At ground floor the buildings contain shops and commercial premises for small and independent retailers enlivening the street. Residential accommodation above ground floor ensures that this quarter is active and vibrant 24/7. A new higher density residential quarter has been created south of the station, providing new affordable housing close to public transport. A second medium density precinct is proposed around McNeil Park taking advantage of access to green space and favorable northerly outlooks. The areas flanking to town centre retain their charm with their mix of Victorian and Federation era houses providing a diversity of housing choice for a growing community.

Overview of changes to development controls Some of the recommended changes to the LEP controls include: Land use zoning • The expansion of the B2 Local Centre zone along Petersham Road • Concentrated development around the station rather than in low density residential areas • Minimum frontages for specific types of development Floor Space Ratio (FSR) • Increasing FSRs close to the station to allow for intensification • Minimum non-residential FSR requirements within the B2 zone

Height of Building • Increasing permitted buildings heights along Illawarra Road and around the station to 8 storeys Some of the DCP controls include: • Protected heritage facades that need to be retained as part of new development • Upper level setbacks • New through-site linkages to improve permeability for pedestrians • Awnings along retail frontages