More city laneways could be covered in street art after the success of the Tocumwal Lane graffiti party on the weekend, Canberra CBD Limited have announced.
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The group are touting Bible Lane running from Bunda Street through to the bus interchange end of City Walk as an option, but say they are open to suggestions from the public.
The cost of removing vandalism across the whole of Canberra is approximately $600,000 per year.
Canberra CBD Limited CEO Jane Easthope said the injection urban art mitigated this drain on Canberra CBD resources and transformed former delivery zones, loading zones and garbage hoppers into interesting places to walk through and admire.
"At least twice a week, Canberra CBD Limited removes graffiti from the privately owned building walls in the CBD, taking away from funds that could be spent on events and activities that bring people into the city," she said. "Urban art deters graffiti because the vandals tend to respect urban artists."
Canberra CBD organised and paid for the Tocumwal Lane party and is calling for suggestions for the next laneway that should be transformed and returned to the community.
"It's easy to think of good reasons to paint the walls and combine it with a party," Ms Easthope said.
"The superhero murals on the walls of Tocumwal Lane off Bunda Street are well worth a look and if anyone wants to host a dance party or similar in the laneway, Canberra CBD Limited is happy to help."
