new moves for newtown

King Street is Newtown’s great public asset and its strongest urban element - a busy, winding retail strip that traces the original ridge line.

It is a socially diverse, public promenade enjoyed by a cosmopolitan community and visitors.

The consistent narrow retail shops create a strip of interesting retail, fashion, eating and cultural destinations.

Ideas for ‘Newtown Square’ would integrate Newtown Station and create links to Enmore Road and the tram shed precinct, giving priority to pedestrians, enhancing public space and improving links between the train station and Australia Street Square.

The former heritage tram sheds could be part of a new mixed use precinct around the staion with small businesses, fresh food markets, cafes, and learning and creative activities.

These ideas will be explored in partnership with Marrickville Council, the State Government and the local community.

These strategic moves would add to the area’s distinctive authentic, quirky and historic character and support the local arts, creative and live music scenes.

- New Moves for Newtown - building on a creative Hub
- Knowledge and Learning Centres
- Building on a vibrant creative Hub
- Map of Newtown
- Aerial view of Newtown Station
Benefits to the City
- Enhances Newtown’s unique character by creating a cohesive cultural hub with a variety of potential activities
- Increases recreational opportunities with shared use of Newtown Oval and more public space
- Increases walkability and improves pedestrian safety
- Provides for a new green boulevard along Erskineville Road and a possible station link
- Provides potential for affordable housing at Newtown Square along Erskineville Road

new moves for newtown

Benefits to the City

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