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10.          New development, including public spaces, should:
         * exemplify sustainability principles
         * demonstrate excellence in urban design, landscape and architecture
         * facilitate pedestrian connectivity and bicycle movements where appropriate
         * encourage energy efficient development and land use.

Objective two – Urban design and heritage
Enhance the character of Canberra and the Territory as the National Capital by identifying, protecting, conserving and presenting natural, Indigenous and historic heritage places.

Principles for Objective two – Urban design and heritage
 1.        The National Capital Authority will consider heritage places in Designated Areas as Commonwealth Areas for the purposes of protecting the environment in the manner currently afforded under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and any subsequent legislation.
 2.       Within Designated Areas, the National Capital Authority may require Heritage (or Conservation) Management Plans to accompany development applications for heritage places which should be prepared to meet requirements equivalent to those in the EPBC Act. The National Capital Authority may require Heritage Impact Statements to accompany development applications for a heritage place.
 3.        Development should be consistent with the requirements of any relevant Heritage (or Conservation) Management Plan for that particular place.
 4.       The management of heritage places should ensure that their use and presentation is consistent with their heritage values. Heritage places will be presented and interpreted to increase public awareness, understanding and enjoyment of the natural and cultural heritage of the National Capital and its conservation, subject to any reasonable requirements for privacy or confidentiality.
 5.        The National Capital Authority will adopt the Australian Natural Heritage Charter and the Burra Charter as key guiding documents respectively for natural and cultural heritage places within Designated Areas.

2.5 Accessibility

Objective – Transport and movement
Support a connected and equitable multi‑modal transport system.

Principles for transport and movement
 1.        Accessible movement systems for a diversity of pedestrian, cycle, public transport and private transport modes will be provided, with good connections between different modes of transport.
 2.       An accessible movement system will be achieved by:
         * maintaining the national and arterial road systems
         * supporting efficient and sustainable pedestrian, bicycle and public transport systems that reduce car dependency
         * maintaining movement around the city for a diversity of pedestrian, cycle, public transport and private transport modes
         * providing streets that foster a connected and pedestrian‑friendly environment
         * reducing the barriers created by major roads to make it easier for people to access the public spaces of the city, particularly in the Central National Area.

PART THREE – LAND USE PLANS AND GENERAL LAND USE CONTROLS

Explanatory Statement
Section 10(2)(b)(i) of the Australian Capital Territory (Planning and Land Management) Act 1988 (the Act) requires the National