Interface with heritage items as centrepices of civic space

Increase housing choice and density Activate Edward Street/Sturt Highway

Currently, options for higher density living are limited in Wagga Wagga. Among the developments already in place many are located in the north of the urban area, leaving little choice near the future high speed rail station.

In increase in density will attract activity to the southern end of Baylis Street and justify the presence of a large and vibrant transport hub. Edward Street and the Sturt Highway are trafficheavy arteries hostile to pedestrian activity and devoid of retail. Recent mixed use development has aided this somewhat, though improved public domain, active transport links and active frontages can revitalise this stretch of road.

Visitors and residents arriving at the new gateway station must cross Edward Street to enter the legacy town centre, hence rendering the artery (and particularly its intersection with Baylis Street) as critical to the success of high speed rail in Wagga Wagga.

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