Canberrans have been invited to give their views on plans to revamp Woolley Street in Dickson.
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A series of glossy images have been produced showing pedestrianised areas and public art in what the City Renewal Authority calls "a new streetscape design concept".
The changes will include improved public space at the elbow of Woolley Street, canopies designed to allow people to eat outside and a "water play feature".
The authority said there would be improved pedestrian crossings at the Cape and Badham intersections, new street furniture, urban art and landscaping.
The revamped streets "will support a variety of community events, leisure opportunities and social interactions, as well as improve pedestrian safety and cycling access".
The work was announced initially in June last year alongside the Lonsdale Street upgrade in Braddon. The two projects formed part of the attempt to stimulate the economy as the epidemic took hold.
The projects were then adapted to cut the disruption to local businesses which were suffering from the lockdowns and slowdown of trade.
While the Dickson designs have been made public, those for Braddon are expected to be published in the coming weeks. The ACT government said it would consult with local people about them.
"The Braddon project includes public realm upgrades for Lonsdale Street and its intersections with Girrahween and Cooyong Streets to support walkability and improve connections between Civic, Braddon and Haig Park," the authority said.
Braddon is also to get new lighting to "refresh Lonsdale Street's median trees by mid-year".
"This lighting upgrade, which will be partially funded by the authority and partially by the City Centre Marketing and Improvements Levy, will ensure the precinct continues to be a prime destination for visitors and support the region's night economy," the CRA said.
The authority said the aim of both projects was to stimulate the economy while not disrupting life for local residents.
Construction for both projects is expected to commence early next year.
The community are invited to provide feedback on the proposed designs for Dickson by attending an information session, or by visiting yoursay.act.gov.au.
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Steve Evans
Steve Evans is a reporter on The Canberra Times. He's been a BBC correspondent in New York, London, Berlin and Seoul and the sole reporter/photographer/paper deliverer on The Glen Innes Examiner in country New South Wales. "All the jobs have been fascinating - and so it continues."
Steve Evans is a reporter on The Canberra Times. He's been a BBC correspondent in New York, London, Berlin and Seoul and the sole reporter/photographer/paper deliverer on The Glen Innes Examiner in country New South Wales. "All the jobs have been fascinating - and so it continues."
