Project update - October 2021

What happened in the first stage of engagement?

In 2019 the City compiled a Baseline Report and commissioned an Economic, Demographic and Employment Study on central Hobart. These two documents detailed current conditions, issues and opportunities and include projections for future growth in the study area.

The City has reviewed feedback from its initial survey and ideas mapping tool undertaken during stage one engagement in early 2020. Feedback from this engagement has informed the Central Hobart Precinct Plan Discussion Paper, which provides the focus of the next phase of community engagement.

What's happening now?

City of Hobart has recently released its Central Hobart Precincts Plan Discussion Paper to help inform conversations about the future of the City of Hobart. The discussion paper ponders topics related to Central Hobart’s land use, built form, public realm, connectivity and investment. At the same time, the City of Hobart has also released an Economic, Demographic and Employment Study – COVID-19 update and a report on development contributions for shared infrastructure.

In Central Hobart, in addition to a Central precinct (sometimes called the CBD), four future ‘urban neighbourhoods’ are suggested as areas for potential renewal and revitalisation:

1. Central
2. Elizabeth Midtown
3. Trinity Campbell
4. Wapping Quarter
5. Rivulet

We encourage you to join the conversation and make your voice heard by contributing feedback to our online survey, being involved in our community workshops or registering for updates on the progress of this project.

Over the next few months, the City of Hobart will be talking to a wide range of stakeholders, from homeowners and retailers to developers and investors, to gather their ideas and opinions of the concept. Once that input has been received, compiled and evaluated, we will develop the draft Central Hobart Precincts Plan, which will be released for further community consultation next year.

The draft precincts plan will provide guidance and clarity on preferred design outcomes for different parts of the city and how each area’s heritage, landscape, sustainability, economic growth and liveability can be enhanced.

If you have any questions or wish to discuss the project further, please contact us on (03) 6238 2711 or coh@hobartcity.com.au.