Woodstock is a unique and special area. The reasons why people are attracted to Woodstock are the ideal mix of city and suburban living; the mixed community and the sense of community; and of course the historic and Victorian character of the area.
Woodstock residents find that there is a constant threat from developers and City Council, who have not much regard for what Woodstock is all about. Woodstock is a heritage area and yet, historical facades and buildings are being destroyed. Undesirable businesses are allowed to operate from residential premises.
Therefore UWRA decided in 2007 to draw up a draft Development Framework to be submitted to Council. The principle of the Framework is that the residential and historic look and feel of Woodstock must be maintained, while encouraging revitalisation and development that supports the Woodstock community.
UWRA drew up a draft Framework which was e-mailed to the community so that residents could comment and make suggestions. UWRA then collated all responses and drew up a final Draft Development Framework which was submitted to Council by late 2007.
City Council is currently setting up a new Integrated Development Plan and UWRA is involved in this process. The aim is to make the Woodstock Development Framework part of the Integrated Development Plan.
