Hunter St revitalisation
hunter street revitalisation
THE BRIDAL PRECINCT
Located within the Civic Precinct is one of many projects occurring in the four main precincts of Hunter Street
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City Changes Now
On December 15 2010 the NSW Government established a new Urban Renewal SEPP to specifically ensure the delivery of targeted urban renewal outcomes. more >>
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Your Public Opinions
A core approach in the development of the Hunter St Revitalisation Master Plan draft Strategic Framework has been to identify a community inspired vision for a revitalised Hunter Street. more >>
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Hunter Street vision
The preparation of the Hunter St Revitalisation Master Plan (HSRM) represents a once in generation opportunity. more >>
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Heart Of History
Step back in time and see Hunter Street in a time of glory, alive with shoppers and visitors enjoying the retail, food and entertainment outlets more >>
What’s the latest news about the new law courts along Hunter St?
Newcastle’s new $94 million law courts development has moved a step closer when the City of Newcastle and the NSW State Government recently exchanged contracts on a parcel of land located at the corner of Burwood and Hunter St
Newcastle Lord Mayor John Tate said that the development of the 10 court building will enhance the city’s opportunities for revitalisation.
"The creation of a legal and justice precinct is one of the objectives of the Hunter St Revitalisation Master Plan and we are now well on our way for making this happen"
Detailed design work on the project has commenced, with construction planned to start around the middle of 2012.
What’s happening to the old Empire Hotel site on Hunter St?
The Hunter Development Corporation has initiated a collaboration with the Newcastle Art School for the delivery of a public art piece in the west end of Hunter St. The art work is currently being developed by the Newcastle Art School and will be installed on the hoarding of the former Empire Hotel site while it is the subject on an Expression Of Interest (EOI) process
Where are areas of mine subsidence located within the city centre?
The NSW Government’s Department of Premiers and Cabinet is coordinating a Mine Subsidence Working Group that is investigating and mapping the extent and nature of mine subsidence beneath the city centre.
Members of the working group include Mine Subsidence Board, Hunter Development Corporation City of Newcastle, and the Property Council.
NEWS AND RESOURCES
- The community vision of Hunter st. -
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>Unique city destinations and places set within precincts of differing character
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>Well connected to the harbour, beaches and parks
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>Thriving economy with an "open for business" attitude attracting new enterprises
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>More people want to live in and around the street
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>Spaces for people and cyclists, as well as for cars and parking
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>Making it efficient and convenient to use public transport
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>Attractive, vibrant and safe to be in at all times
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>The stories and heritage of Newcastle are revealed and celebrated
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>Diverse night time attractions
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- Browse community ideas to achieve the vision. - We listened to the community tell us what they would like to see in Hunter Street. Things like slower traffic and more green spaces.. Check out some drawings based on their ideas.
- Incorporating a place making approach - The role of “place making” in the Hunter St Revitalisation Master Plan process is to identify and deliver a number of micro street scale place based initiatives to support the unique mix of social, environmental, economic and cultural elements evident along Hunter St.
- Four themes for revitalising Hunter Street -
