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mixture of exotic evergreen and deciduous species.
A consistent approach to replacement planting should be adopted to conserve the clarity and character of these spaces. For example, red autumn foliage along the avenues, with accents of yellow at intersection points, will help to define special routes and places of interest.  The brighter foliage of deciduous trees will also emphasise the major groupings of buildings and offer sun and shade control at various times of the year.
The East‑West promenade between the National Gallery of Australia and the National Library of Australia will create a major new lateral space. Here, tree planting should be used to identify this as a new cross axis mimicking the older tree planting of the avenues.

Indicative development plan
The Indicative Development Plan at Figure 16 indicates how growth and development is intended to look in the long term.  The Indicative Development Plan should be used to guide all future planning and development in the Parliamentary Zone.
Figure 16: Parliamentary Zone ‑ Indicative development plan

4.4 BARTON PRECINCT CODE

4.4.1 Precinct Location
The Barton Precinct is bounded by Kings Avenue and the Parliamentary Zone to the north and the edge of Lake Burley Griffin to the east. The southern perimeter runs along Brisbane Avenue, down National Circuit around Sydney Avenue and ends at Canberra Avenue. State Circle and the curtilage of St Andrew's Church form the western boundary of the precinct.
Figure 17 illustrates the location of the Barton Precinct.
Figure 17: Barton Precinct location

4.4.2 Background
Barton has long been recognised as a prestigious office location and is characterised by a series of large buildings set in a generous landscape setting. A number of key government agencies are located in the area, including the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australian Federal Police, Australian National Audit Office, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and the Attorney‑General's Department. Smaller Australian Government agencies and private sector offices (often providing services to government) have also established in Barton.

4.4.3 Objectives for Barton Precinct
 1.        Ensure the highest standards of architecture for all buildings in the precinct.
 2.        Ensure that individual buildings contribute to the coherent definition of streets, blocks and public spaces intended for the Precinct.
 3.        Create a legible network of paths and streets and enhance connectivity and accessibility to the Lake.
 4.        Encourage a mix of land uses which contribute to the vibrancy, amenity and convenience of the Barton Precinct as an attractive place in which to work and live.
 5.        Ensure new development meets leading practice for environmental sustainability including energy efficiency and water sensitive urban design measures.
 6.        Ensure development recognises and complements the precinct character; as a major employment centre and area