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This concept was created through a range of conversations in 2023.
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How you had YourSay
The Canberra Civic and Cultural District will play a pivotal role in advancing the city's evolution, providing a dedicated space to foster a sense of belonging for everyone.
We wanted to hear your thoughts on what a dedicated art, culture, and civic space could look like and how you would benefit from its realisation.
We asked for your feedback between 13 February and 8 April 2024.
Key insights highlighted a desire to see First Nations inclusion and recognition, enhancement of the natural environment, the use of digital technologies to enhance nighttime ambiance, and more. View the Listening Report.
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The City Centre is, and should continue to be, the epicentre of Canberra life. With a number of future development sites surrounding the Canberra Theatre redevelopment, there is a significant opportunity to build a valued space within Canberra city dedicated to arts and culture.
The Canberra Civic and Cultural District is located immediately to the east of City Hill, bounded by Vernon Circle, London Circuit, Constitution Avenue and Northbourne Avenue. It includes Ainslie Place.
The area boasts the fundamentals of an exceptional place: unique cultural attractions, a daily workforce, and a central location.
More than 20,000 local residents are planned for the surrounding areas by 2040, complemented by new transport links and investment in surrounding urban renewal.
Previous engagement
This concept for the Canberra Civic and Culture District has been created based on conversations with industry experts and community stakeholders. An 'ideas jam' was held on 27 June 2023 with 31 participants from arts and tourism industry, education organisations, government agencies and First Nations stakeholders. We have had ongoing conversations with First Nations representatives as well as ArtsACT, the Cultural Facilities Corporation, the National Capital Authority, Major Projects Canberra, Treasury and the Legislative Assembly.
Your feedback will assist the ACT Government in preparing a draft development masterplan for the District.
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We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.
