Place & Liveability in Darwin

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Pilot Projects Commencing - November 2024

City of Darwin has appointed local Larrakia artist, Naomy Briston of Numus Designs, to participate in two pilot projects in Casuarina and Karama.

Ms Briston will create and use stencils to paint a public walkway connecting Strele Crescent and Trower Road in Wanguri in the Casuarina area, as well part of a footpath in Robyn Lesley Park in Karama. Her artwork will reflect local flora and fauna.

To monitor movement in the project spaces, City of Darwin has temporarily installed smart poles. The data collected through these will help inform future projects and understanding of the walkway and path users.

The community is invited to provide feedback at both locations through a QR code short survey.

Karama project and community event - Saturday 23 November 2024

Community members are invited to attend an event on Saturday 23 November 2024 where Ms Briston will be in attendance, along with the Gardens for Wildlife program leaders. They will share information on supporting local wildlife in your garden. The Australian Native Bee Association will also attend to talk about the native bees that inhabit our gardens.

To coincide with the pilot project which is testing liveability principles of physical connectivity, safety and security and open space and recreation, Karama Community Garden will also hold an open day.

Come along between 8am and 10am at Robyn Lesley Park and enjoy barista-made coffee and a light morning tea, while you check out the artwork. You can also paint your own version of the flora and fauna and take home your canvas.

Students from Karama Primary School will participate in the footpath painting with Ms Briston on Friday 22 November 2024.

Above image is the footpath at Robyn Lesley Park, before the pilot installation.

Casuarina project

At Casuarina, Ms Briston will paint the walkway using stencils to reflect flora and fauna and solar lights are being installed along the walkway (at ground level). This project will make improvements to amenity and test whether the lights and painting change the way people feel about using the walkway day-to-day.

Painting will take place on Thursday 21 November 2024 and will involve representatives from the nearby Mimik-Ga Centre. Lighting will be installed on Friday 22 November 2024.

The image above is the walkway looking towards Trower Road, Wanguri prior to the project.

Check out our Liveability Platform! This platform provides insights into our Place and Liveability pilot projects.

Pilot Projects Commencing - November 2024

City of Darwin has appointed local Larrakia artist, Naomy Briston of Numus Designs, to participate in two pilot projects in Casuarina and Karama.

Ms Briston will create and use stencils to paint a public walkway connecting Strele Crescent and Trower Road in Wanguri in the Casuarina area, as well part of a footpath in Robyn Lesley Park in Karama. Her artwork will reflect local flora and fauna.

To monitor movement in the project spaces, City of Darwin has temporarily installed smart poles. The data collected through these will help inform future projects and understanding of the walkway and path users.

The community is invited to provide feedback at both locations through a QR code short survey.

Karama project and community event - Saturday 23 November 2024

Community members are invited to attend an event on Saturday 23 November 2024 where Ms Briston will be in attendance, along with the Gardens for Wildlife program leaders. They will share information on supporting local wildlife in your garden. The Australian Native Bee Association will also attend to talk about the native bees that inhabit our gardens.

To coincide with the pilot project which is testing liveability principles of physical connectivity, safety and security and open space and recreation, Karama Community Garden will also hold an open day.

Come along between 8am and 10am at Robyn Lesley Park and enjoy barista-made coffee and a light morning tea, while you check out the artwork. You can also paint your own version of the flora and fauna and take home your canvas.

Students from Karama Primary School will participate in the footpath painting with Ms Briston on Friday 22 November 2024.

Above image is the footpath at Robyn Lesley Park, before the pilot installation.

Casuarina project

At Casuarina, Ms Briston will paint the walkway using stencils to reflect flora and fauna and solar lights are being installed along the walkway (at ground level). This project will make improvements to amenity and test whether the lights and painting change the way people feel about using the walkway day-to-day.

Painting will take place on Thursday 21 November 2024 and will involve representatives from the nearby Mimik-Ga Centre. Lighting will be installed on Friday 22 November 2024.

The image above is the walkway looking towards Trower Road, Wanguri prior to the project.

  • Expressions of Interest for Artists

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    Expression of Interest for Artists to contribute to the Place and Liveability Plan project - NOW OPEN!

    City of Darwin is calling for Expressions of Interest from Darwin-based artists to help deliver two pilot projects as part of the Place and Liveability Plan.

    It's an opportunity to reflect the flora, fauna or bush tucker of Darwin through two art activities - in Karama and Casuarina.

    Please view the full EOI and criteria on the right-hand side of the project page. Your EOI must be submitted by 4.00pm 23 October 2024 via email: darwin@darwin.nt.gov.au.

  • City of Darwin is creating a Place and Liveability Plan

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    City of Darwin is creating a Place and Liveability Plan with guidance from the community!

    The City of Darwin is working with local consultants, Jacobs, to develop a Place and Liveability Plan for Darwin. The plan will build on the work City of Darwin has already undertaken towards creating a safe, liveable, healthy, cool, green, clean, smart, prosperous, vibrant and creative city.

    The Place and Liveability Plan will:

    • Capture the unique needs, values and character of Darwin’s people and communities
    • Reflect Darwin’s diversity
    • Contribute to a holistic plan for how Darwin can become more liveable in the future
    • Consolidate a range of innovative projects already being delivered by City of Darwin.

    As part of the plan’s development , a community survey ran between 29 June and 25 August 2024, seeking community input on what makes Darwin liveable. Survey participants were asked to share their thoughts on what can be done to make Darwin more liveable into the future.

    The survey closed on 25th August and the Engagement Report is available on the right of this page for viewing.

    Work with City of Darwin and community consultation has identified four principles that are key across the project and important to people when they think about Darwin as a liveable city. Principles include:

    • Open space and recreation
    • Arts and culture
    • Physical connectivity.
    • Safety and security.

    If you would like further information, you can contact Jacobs via email: cassandra.buckley@jacobs.com or email engage@darwin.nt.gov.au

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