LCA Statement and petition details

Lyneham Community Association is very mindful that it’s members and residents bring a range of differing views to discussions and the methods by which we all, together, can ensure the best outcomes for keeping Lyneham Loveable and Liveable. We wholly endorse and support any means by which Lyneham residents can…

It’s never too late…

…to SEE-Change ! It’s just been brought to our attention there is a schedule of open house tours throughout the year brought to you by SEE-Change,  there’s one this weekend, 27th June. Come and see some of the most modern, sustainable designs in your local area. SEE-Change is a community…

Lyneham Community Precinct

After discussions with various people, including our group, Sport & Recreation Services (SR&S) have proposed an area for the Lyneham Community Precinct (area indicated below) which includes the three schools around the oval which includes a small section south of the bike path between the shops and the LHS where the Lyneham Commons will begin…

Urban infill thoughts from Sacramento

Sacramento is a small city a little larger than the population of Canberra. (480,000 people). Whilst it no doubt has significant differences  in topology, density and it’s close proximity to a much larger centre, San Francisco, there are some relevant observations to be made in comparison to Canberra. Interesting to see…

Urban design thoughts from Canada

Our Northern hemisphere neighbours share many similarities and the Australian economy  and lifestyle is often paralleled against it’s far Northern counterpart. Some interesting thoughts on suburban sprawl and transport in this YouTube video (20min). Reference to public mobility innovations in other countries make this all the more interesting. Worth the watch.…

Is this the way it should work?

Telopea Park School got a nasty surprise on return from Easter.  We need to maintain our vigilance over our precious open spaces, or this could happen to Lyneham Neighborhood Oval too. Refer previous post. Edit: It has been brought to our attention that there have been long standing discussions with the…

Engagement and discussion…

This post was discovered recently and, with a little tongue in cheek, we thought it meets our own considerations with regard to consultation, transparency and honesty. Democracy does not preclude the continued voice of a local community, or interested party(ies) to continually engage in the decision making process of it’s…