At this week’s Ordinary Council Meeting, Council endorsed a bold new plan to transform the streets of Subiaco.
The Subi Streets Project aims to rethink the City's roads and laneways, shifting the focus from vehicle use to more versatile community spaces.
The long-term project will rely heavily on community consultation, balancing the needs of pedestrians, cyclists, cars and local businesses to develop design guidelines and a framework for future works.
This will allow for ongoing street upgrades and provide more consistency across the design of the City’s many streets.
City of Subiaco Mayor David McMullen said the project aims to usher in a more vibrant, sustainable and community-minded Subiaco.
“The Subi Streets Project will transform the streets and laneways of Subi into lively community spaces. It will provide guidance and consistency about the look, feel and use our streets and laneways. It will encourage social connections; make it easier and safer to walk or cycle.
Streets are not just for cars. This project is an Australian first. It's ambitious; and if we get it right it will create spaces that people enjoy, promote a healthier lifestyle, increase urban greening, and (in some precincts) boost the local economy,” he said.
“Good placemaking needs community input. We look forward to working closely with the community to develop a clear vision for the Subi Streets Project; and, ultimately, a framework that will provide consistency and vision across our streets and laneways.”
Future updates on this project will be shared via our website and social media channels.