Everyone is a pedestrian at some stage of their journey. So, everyone benefits from better city streets.

The City Renewal Authority is making streets more pedestrian-friendly throughout the City Centre, Braddon and Dickson.

We are seeking your feedback on plans to make it easier to move around, come together, shop and have fun across four locations in the city centre.

With your help, the proposed upgrades will create even more thriving community, cultural and commercial hubs.

Depending on the location, improvements may include:

• Wider pavements to reduce congestion and improve safety.
• Improved lighting for enhanced visibility at night.
• Green spaces and trees to provide shade, reduce urban heat, and improve air quality.
• Street furniture to offer places to come together and rest
• Better pedestrian crossings for safer and more convenient movement
• Outdoor dining areas to support local cafes, bars and restaurants.
• Accessible design to ensure everyone is welcome.
• Links to public transport for easy access to buses and light rail.

By investing in pedestrian infrastructure, we can balance the needs of all users to create more sustainable, accessible, healthy and enjoyable public spaces for all.

• Community benefits: by creating more thriving public spaces for people to come together.
• Health benefits: By encouraging active lifestyles and helping people stay active and healthy.
• Safety benefits: By using features like lighting and street crossings to prioritise pedestrian safety, particularly vulnerable pedestrians.
• Economic benefits: By attracting visitors and investment, boosting local businesses.
• Environmental benefits: By reducing the heat island effect and promoting sustainable water management practices.

The City Renewal Authority is working on a range of streetscape upgrades throughout the City Centre and Dickson over the coming years.

These projects will result in well-designed public infrastructure that meets the needs of all road users, while focusing on the social, economic and environmental benefits of pedestrians.

From spacious sidewalks and safety measures, to increasing comfort and minimising travel time, we are seeking community your feedback on these proposals to make key city streets more pedestrian-friendly.

Public consultation on a range of proposals to make city streets better for pedestrians is underway from 26 November 2024 to 26 February 2025 across streets in Dickson and the City Centre.

To find out more about each project and how to get involved please click on the links below.

Come and speak to our friendly team about the active Better City Streets projects listed below at a pop-up.

• Alinga Street (near Baby Su) on Thursday 28 November 2024 from 11.30am to 1.30pm.
• City Walk (next to Canberra Times Fountain) on Saturday 30 November 2024 from 11.30am to 1.30pm.
• Dickson Public Splash Play, Woolley Street (opposite Dickson Taphouse) on Tuesday 3 December 2024 11.30am to 1.30pm.
• Dickson Shops (near Woolworths) on Saturday 7 December 2024 from 11.30am to 1.30pm.
• Cooyong Street (corner of Cooyong and Genge Street opposite Zeus Street Greek Canberra City) on Wednesday 11 December 2024 from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
• Canberra Centre (indoors) on Wednesday 5 February 2025 from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
• Dickson Shops (Corner of Woolley Street and Cape Street – near Highroad Cafe) on Tuesday 11 February 2025 from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
• Australian National University (next to ANU Student Central) on Thursday 13 February 2025 from 11.30am to 1.30pm.