We’re making streets more pedestrian-friendly throughout the City Centre, Braddon and Dickson.
This is good for your health, the community and local business.
Everyone is a pedestrian at some stage of their journey. So, it’s important we make it easier, safer and more attractive to:
Better city streets encourage these activities, creating opportunities for shops, restaurants, cafes and events.
The result? Even more thriving community, cultural and commercial hubs.
Visit the YourSay website to learn how we're creating better city streets.
Pedestrian-friendly infrastructure provides a range of social, health and economic benefits.
Our Better City Streets initiative highlights the features that make public spaces easier to move around and more enjoyable to spend time in. This creates opportunities for local shops and, in turn, a more attractive and exciting City Centre for all.
We have commissioned urban design firm Adams Urban to share data and research on the benefits and features of better city streets.
Our completed streetscape upgrades showcase the features and benefits of pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
Thank you to those who provided feedback during the consultation period from 26 November 2024 - 26 February 2025. Consultation for Better City Streets has now closed.
We received 2,731 pieces of feedback during the consultation period. This feedback has been published as part of a listening report which includes revisions to draft designs where appropriate.
To view details about the consultation and the listening report, visit the YourSay page.
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.