The following formal submission have been made public
Submitter: Michael CollinsNew Southern Entrance
I am writing to express concern that the proposed Australian War Memorial building additions are not in keeping with foundational concepts of the federal capital, the original planners around federation, the old NCDC, NCA and importantly the Griffins. The NCA's role is to ensure that development within the national capital is consistent with the National Capital Plan ensuring development:
is consistent with Canberra's role "as the symbol of Australian national life and values";
conserves and enhances "the landscape features which give the National Capital its character and setting, and which contribute to the integration of natural and urban environments"; and creates, conserves and enhances "fitting sites, approaches and backdrops for national institutions and ceremonies".
Is this memorial building meant to glorify war? Or is it meant for us to remember lives lost and reflect on the futility of that loss?
is consistent with Canberra's role "as the symbol of Australian national life and values";
conserves and enhances "the landscape features which give the National Capital its character and setting, and which contribute to the integration of natural and urban environments"; and creates, conserves and enhances "fitting sites, approaches and backdrops for national institutions and ceremonies".
Is this memorial building meant to glorify war? Or is it meant for us to remember lives lost and reflect on the futility of that loss?
Anzac Hall and Glazed Link
I am writing to express concern that the proposed Australian War Memorial building additions are not in keeping with foundational concepts of the federal capital, the original planners around federation, the old NCDC, NCA and importantly the Griffins. The NCA's role is to ensure that development within the national capital is consistent with the National Capital Plan ensuring development:
is consistent with Canberra's role "as the symbol of Australian national life and values";
conserves and enhances "the landscape features which give the National Capital its character and setting, and which contribute to the integration of natural and urban environments"; and creates, conserves and enhances "fitting sites, approaches and backdrops for national institutions and ceremonies".
Is this memorial building meant to glorify war? Or is it meant for us to remember lives lost and reflect on the futility of that loss?
is consistent with Canberra's role "as the symbol of Australian national life and values";
conserves and enhances "the landscape features which give the National Capital its character and setting, and which contribute to the integration of natural and urban environments"; and creates, conserves and enhances "fitting sites, approaches and backdrops for national institutions and ceremonies".
Is this memorial building meant to glorify war? Or is it meant for us to remember lives lost and reflect on the futility of that loss?