This corner of Braddon currently has limited tree canopy, with just 421 sqm of coverage across the combined land holding. The development of Coggan’s Village proposes to nearly triple this to 1,156sqm - delivered through lush rooftop gardens and vertical landscaping, alongside 12 deep rooted canopy trees.

The new Coggan’s Village precinct has been designed to celebrate and protect the bakery’s role as a local landmark, including delivering an open space surrounding the heritage building purposefully - Coggan’s Grove Park to be added on the North West corner.

The approach includes:

• Generous setbacks and open space around the heritage building to maintain visual prominence and allow for public gathering

  A clearly defined curtilage, with new buildings stepped back to reduce scale and massing along the street frontage

  Use of complementary materials and human scale detailing that reflect Braddon’s industrial roots while introducing contemporary design

  A curated mix of new buildings and public spaces that ensure the heritage building remains the focal point - both visually and historically

  This balance of old and new is central to the precinct’s identity.

The site scores a walk score* of 94/100 – officially rated a “Walker’s Paradise.”
With access to public transport, retail, cafes, green space, and workplaces within minutes, Coggan’s Village will make it even easier to leave the car at home.

The development includes dual access laneways, a shared driveway that safely accommodates pedestrians and vehicles, and a generous lighting strategy that ensures visibility and comfort day and night.

*Walk score sourced from www.walkscore.com

Safety is a top priority in the design of Coggan’s Village.

• A new lighting strategy has been developed to ensure all laneways and shared spaces are well-lit at all hours.

• Natural surveillance is enhanced through balconies, windows, and active ground floor uses.

• The dual access laneways and shared zones are designed to encourage walking while balancing slow speed vehicle access, creating a precinct that feels safe, connected and alive.

Coggan’s Village has been carefully designed to be self sufficient when it comes to parking, with more car spaces than required under ACT planning guidelines for residents, commercial tenants, and visitors.

The development will include ample secure bike storage for residents, along with convenient ground floor bike parking to encourage sustainable, active transport options.

Importantly, all vehicle movements will be directed through the rear laneway, helping to ease congestion on Lonsdale and Mort Streets. Smaller apartments will also benefit from dedicated car share spaces, aligning with local data that shows around 18% of Braddon residents do not own a car.*

*Data sourced from https://braddoncollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Braddon-Survey-2024-Results.pdf

Solar studies have been undertaken as part of the DA submission, demonstrating strong access to natural light and ventilation across the site. These elements also help deliver a high indoor environment quality for future residents.

All waste collection will occur via the rear laneway, away from the main public frontages.
This ensures that waste trucks won’t add to congestion or disrupt the pedestrian experience along Lonsdale and surrounding streets.

The building design includes easy access, well ventilated bin rooms and supports waste separation and recycling, making it easier for occupants to manage waste responsibly.