We are planning an upgrade of City Walk from Ainslie Place to Allara Street, enhancing the pedestrian-only street as a thriving entertainment and social destination in the heart of Canberra.
The project will create a more accessible and comfortable public space, helping to bring people together and support local business.
From street furniture and better pedestrian flow to gardens and urban play areas, the upgrade will build on our award-winning upgrade of City Walk that boosted evening visitation by 340%.
The City Walk upgrade is part of our Better City Streets initiative, which outlines the range of social, health and economic benefits of pedestrian-friendly streets.
This includes 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.
We're seeking feedback on the proposed improvements to City Walk from Ainslie Place to Allara Street.
We want to hear from the community about the proposed improvements to balance people's needs, focusing on welcoming public spaces and pedestrian-friendly features.
Visit the YourSay project page to submit feedback or join us at an pop-up. The survey closes on 26 February 2025.
Artist's impression of City Walk looking towards Akuna Street from Allara Street.
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.