Dickson streetscapes

 

Dickson streetscapes

Creative graphic that reads "Better City Streets. Creative a pedestrian-friendly City Centre" with an artist's impression of a concept for Badham Street.

We've developed a concept masterplan for improvements to key streets in the Dickson Group Centre.

The plan outlines ways to improve the quality of the area's public spaces, creating greener and more pedestrian-friendly streets.

The concept masterplan identifies future improvements to Challis Street, Antill Street, Woolley Street, Cape Street, Badham Street and Dickson Place. It also defines the character of the streetscapes, design principles and materials.

Better City Streets

The Dickson streets concept masterplan is part of our Better City Streets initiative, which outlines the range of social, health and economic benefits of pedestrian-friendly streets.

These include 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.

Read more about Better City Streets.

Proposed improvements

Consultation

The concept masterplan was shaped by the Better City Streetscapes consultation (26 November 2024 to 26 February 2025), which gathered more than 1,000 contributions from residents, businesses and property owners.

A listening report from the consultation was published to the YourSay Conversations website.

This feedback highlighted the community’s desire for safer pedestrian environments, improved cycling connections, more shade, better public spaces and a thoughtful balance between parking, greenery and accessibility.

As a result, the final concept masterplan includes:

Parking and business servicing emerged as important themes during consultation.

More information about the Dickson Streetscapes Concept Masterplan is available here.

Current condition of Badham Street looking north. Street, trees, road, and foothpaths.
Artist's impression of the concept for Badham Street.
Artist's impression of Badham Street.

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Acknowledgement of Country

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.