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Precinct 5: Holmes – Transitional Office and Residential
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Recommendations
Built Form
Preferred building heights ranging between 15m and 22m, with mandatory Floor Area Ratio of 3:1 and 3.5.1. Increased heights will occur alone the railway line so to retain the residential character of the rest of the precinct
Streetscape
More tree planting:
Boulevard tree planting to frame a key western gateway into MPAC
Between on-street car parking bays
Enhanced pedestrian experience along Holmes Road with street furniture, planter pots, new street lighting, and space for footpath trading
Access and Movement
Improved pedestrian safety by:
Installing ‘smart intersections’ at the Holmes Street/Puckle Street and Puckle Street/Mt Alexander Road intersections
Shared area for bicycles and vehicles
We want to know if you have any other ideas for this precinct. Do you agree with the vision for Holmes Road? What other changes would you like to see?
Have a look at the other precinct recommendations, and then take the survey on the MPAC Your Say page.
Recommendations
Built Form
Preferred building heights ranging between 15m and 22m, with mandatory Floor Area Ratio of 3:1 and 3.5.1. Increased heights will occur alone the railway line so to retain the residential character of the rest of the precinct
Streetscape
More tree planting:
Boulevard tree planting to frame a key western gateway into MPAC
Between on-street car parking bays
Enhanced pedestrian experience along Holmes Road with street furniture, planter pots, new street lighting, and space for footpath trading
Access and Movement
Improved pedestrian safety by:
Installing ‘smart intersections’ at the Holmes Street/Puckle Street and Puckle Street/Mt Alexander Road intersections
Shared area for bicycles and vehicles
We want to know if you have any other ideas for this precinct. Do you agree with the vision for Holmes Road? What other changes would you like to see?
Have a look at the other precinct recommendations, and then take the survey on the MPAC Your Say page.