Art Group release plans for mixed-use precinct at former Macarthur House site

Art Group have released plans for a precinct including retail, restaurants, cafes, offices and residential space at the corner of Northbourne and Wakefield avenues.

The developer bought the site in January for $19 million. It was the most recent urban renewal site along the corridor to be taken off the market.

Art Group development manager Gabe Szivek expected the development application would be lodged mid-year.

"The ground level will form an urban village to enliven this important public node along the Northbourne light rail corridor," Mr Szviek said.

"It will be a true pedestrian destination linking the wider inner-north community."

The upper levels will include a pool, gym, lounges and a workspace.

Mr Szviek said the buildings would vary in height and form and arranged around the perimeter of the site to create a "community plaza" in the centre.

According to the developer, buildings along Wattle Street will be "domestic in feel" with brickwork and earthy colouring.

"Taller residential buildings along Northbourne Avenue are concrete and organically formed to ensure there is no monotony to the architecture," Art Group stated on its website.

The developer said landscaping and gardens would be a priority and rooftop gardens would be incorporated across the precinct.

All parking will be underground although Art Group has not released how many units or car spaces would be included.

The proposal is open for pre-development application community consultation until March 31.

The developer is hosting a community drop-in session on March 31 from 5.30pm.

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