Canberra Civic and Cultural District
The arts and cultural sector in the ACT is flourishing.
To keep pace with this strengthening sector, the City Renewal Authority has created a Canberra Civic and Culture District concept in collaboration with stakeholders. This will guide the revitalisation of the area around Civic Square and the Canberra Theatre Centre to foster a vibrant arts and cultural scene.
With a number of future development sites surrounding the Canberra Theatre redevelopment, there is a significant opportunity to build a vibrant space within the City Centre dedicated to arts and culture. This will be informed by the cultural landscape - contributing to a shared pride and identity in First Nations cultures.
This plan will reaffirm the importance of the arts and cultural sector through an attractive district that offers a variety of activities and services.
Development of a new government office block, hotel, retail and commercial space is complete on the southern section of the district. Over the coming years further projects are proposed to be delivered within the area including the redevelopment of the Canberra Theatre and the development of land at the northern end of the precinct.
The District concept will connect and guide future development and the revitalisation of public spaces within the precinct, with a focus on people-centred design.
Location
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.
Community and stakeholder engagement
The Canberra Civic and Culture District concept has been created with the community and key stakeholders including artsACT, the Cultural Facilities Corporation, the National Capital Authority, Major Projects Canberra, Treasury and the Legislative Assembly. First Nations representatives and industry stakeholder have also been involved throughout 2023.
Have your say
The draft concept is open for public comment from 13 February until 8 April 2024. View the concept and have your say via yoursayconversations.act.gov.au.
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.