One idea is for more activities, improvements and attractions along the Avon River. The document points out that the concept of an extended river promenade has been successfully introduced in a number of Cities to provide distinct attractions and sites along the river to visit, socialise, eat and generally spend time. Victoria, St Mary's, Avon, Worcestor, Merchant, Latimer, Oxford, South, High and East. It aims to stimulate thinking about how we can create more recognisable communities and diversity within the Central City by developing specific themes or projects. The discussion document asks whether areas east of Colombo Street should be given higher priority for revitalisation.
Pleasant streets are critical for a healthy Central City.
Comprising about 40 per cent of our public space, streets provide tremendous scope for improvements, says Dr Bachels. Suggestions so far include more public art, wider footpaths, better street lighting, more trees and improved crossing points. The document seeks feedback on how pedestrian linkages could be improved within the Central City. More specifically, it also wants to know whether people support significantly more tree planting on some Central City streets. It also seeks ideas on transport and parking improvements.