Placemaking Grant recipients announced: Four exciting new projects set to ignite the City Centre and Braddon
Get ready, Canberra! We’re excited to unveil four placemaking initiatives that are about to redefine how we experience our city’s places and spaces. From sustainable urban escapes to high-tech nature explorations, these provide a future glimpse of Canberra's City Centre.
“The Placemaking Grants program is a catalyst for innovation and urban transformation in our City Centre, and it’s made possible by commercial property owners’ contributions.” said CEO Malcolm Snow.
"These projects are set to not only attract people to the heart of the city but also shape the community’s connection with it.”
The recently updated Placemaking Grants program is closely aligned with the City Renewal Authority's 2025 Strategic Plan and objectives of the City Centre Marketing and Improvements Levy (CCMIL).
“Our dream is to make Canberra's City Centre and Braddon so irresistible that you'll want to work, live, and play here. We're talking comfort, safety, cleanliness, and a whole lot of fun—all wrapped up in a design-led, people-focused approach.” said Creative Director Patrick Rose.
Meet the recipients
Urban Pause by Skeehan Pty Ltd
Location: To be confirmed | Social: @skeehanstudio
Imagine a sustainable oasis right in the middle of the city! Urban Pause offers restful, work-friendly spaces crafted from reclaimed materials. It's not just a place, it's an experience designed to enrich Canberra's public areas.
Haig Park Nature Activation by Eggpicnic
Location: Haig Park | Social: @eggpicnic
Art meets technology in this awe-inspiring project. Interactive aluminium panels and QR codes will educate and deepen our connection with local wildlife. Get ready to see Haig Park like never before!
Blank Space by Creative Guild
Location: 15 Moore St, Canberra City, ACT 2601 | Social: @blank.creative.co
This is where creativity knows no bounds. Blank Space is a dynamic coworking hub by day and an arts platform by night. It's a game-changer for creatives struggling with covering rent and visibility.
Open Capital by Church
Location: Laneway Between Garema Place and Baily’s Arcade East Row, City ACT, Australia, 2601 | Social: @church.xyz
Skateboarding, music, and art come together in this electrifying event. Capital Open aims to captivate both local and global audiences, making Canberra's cultural scene more vibrant than ever.
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