• Reinforce the special character of the historic church of St John's and its heritage place as a community church in the story of Canberra.
• Recognise the needs of the Diocesan offices and programs.
• Contribute positively to the character of Constitution Avenue and the city centre of Canberra.
• Demonstrate highest qualities in architecture, urban design and landscape management.
• Be a good neighbour to CIT, Reid and Campbell residents, the city centre and major newcomers such as the AFP.
• Encourage pedestrian movement and connections across the site.

Function

• Provide a flexible master plan for the site.
• Provide required and future accommodation, second place of worship etc.
• Enhance the operation of the Parish, its outreach activities and the Diocese.
• Improve connections with adjoining sites.
• Allow creative management of traffic, access and parking.
• Consider and incorporate the most modern technology for sustainability and costs in use.
• Ensure functional transition arrangements for Parish and Diocesan staff and programs.

Financial and Timing

• Retain ownership of the land for present and future generations.
• Develop a realistic income stream for the work of the Parish and the Diocese including the outreach activities.
• Develop a program for progressive realisation of the value of the site.