Federal Main Street Concept

The Better Cities Group were commissioned by Byron Shire Council to work closely with the Federal community in the development of a concept for their main street. The main street is one element of a broader Federal Village Masterplan.

The new Federal Village Masterplan is a roadmap for sustainable development in and around Federal village and has been created through a community-led planning process. With its beautiful hinterland location, park and popular cafés, Federal has experienced increases in visitation and also in development application activity.

Its 700-person-village supports a growing population in surrounding areas and current infrastructure faces challenges in dealing with increases in population, traffic, tourism and developments. The Masterplan created by the Federal community has established a shared vision to ensure a future that addresses the needs and issues of its residents and the environment, for the next 20 years.  It provides a formal document for prioritising actions that align with the vision, to guide future planning documents and funding priorities.