Come Together

Q. Who is the City Renewal Authority?

A .The City Renewal Authority is a reflection of Canberra’s maturity as it continues to evolve from its roots as the seat of Federal Parliament, to a diverse and vibrant city with a distinctive urban identity.

The Authority is charged with shaping the growth of the central parts of Canberra to make it a great place to live, explore and enjoy.

In partnership with the community, it aims to create a vibrant city heart through the delivery of design-led urban renewal with a focus on social and environmental sustainability.

The Authority works within the City Renewal Precinct, which spans Dickson, Northbourne Avenue, Haig Park, Civic and West Basin.

It also works with the community, business and government to create new buildings and places within the precinct that are of exemplary design quality, excite interest and participation and stimulate new investment.

The Authority will activate the precinct with events, interventions and attractions that bring people into the city and improve the experience for residents, workers and visitors.

 

Q. What is this project about?

A .We want Civic to be a greater place to live, work and play and returned to its rightful place as the beating heart of our great city.

To do this we are developing a place plan and public realm design for the renewal of the precinct. We will look at all the elements which will go into making it not just a good place, but a great place.