Kingston Quarter Sale Revealed | Canberra News

Kingston’s long-awaited arts precinct is finally getting serious traction—with a major land sale launching a new phase focused on housing, hotels, and shops before the cultural venues. The government’s “Kingston Quarter” plan, zoned for six-story buildings on 21,000 sq meters near the waterfront, aims to build buzz and cash flow first, using residential and commercial development to fund future arts spaces. Chief Minister Andrew Barr backs the staged approach, prioritizing parking and artist housing to lay groundwork for the cultural hub. Though arts facilities are delayed due to infrastructure budget constraints, this move marks a concrete step forward for a project that’s been in the works since the late ‘90s. Developers have until October 2026 to submit designs—and must engage the community to shape the final vision. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4ac0c7648df9126a