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Chinatown Public Domain Improvements

Chinatown - Kimber Lane

Chinatown is a unique and vital part of our City, much-loved by the people who live, work and visit the area. Our Sustainable Sydney 2030 vision recognised the Chinatown/Haymarket as a key area for renewal – with opportunities to build better cycling and pedestrian links, nurture a ‘village centre' with economic development and cultural opportunities, and create inviting streetscapes to attract visitors, market stalls, events and public art.

To implement an improvement program in Chinatown, the City has developed the draft Chinatown Public Domain Study. The proposals in the Study celebrate the unique character and history of the area but also outline very specific changes to streetscapes, laneways and open spaces.

 

What is proposed in the draft Chinatown Public Domain Study?

The Study recognises the special character of Chinatown and its unique place in Sydney’s cultural make-up, but also that there are improvements we can work on to enhance the area. The study proposes wider footpaths and more inviting street furniture, less street clutter and more open pedestrian spaces, new plantings and lighting, and exciting art installations to transform laneways.

Artist impression - Harbour Street with market spaces and wider footpaths

Artist impression - Harbour Street with market spaces and wider footpaths.

  • Concepts for discussions – Harbour Street with market spaces and wider footpaths.
Artist impression - Hay Street redesign with new seating and footpath markings.

Artist impression - Hay Street redesign with new seating and footpath markings.

  • Concepts for discussions – Hay Street with new seating and footpath markings

 

The Study focuses on four guiding principles:

(a) Strengthening Haymarket – drawing more people to the area and increasing street activity.

(b) Fostering the mix of traditional and contemporary – through new public art projects, better settings for local icons, and preserving and improving street character.

(c) Facilitating festivals and events - options for broadening the Chinatown events calendar, and ways to expand street markets.

(d) Improving streets for walking, cycling and accessibility - better pedestrian and cycling access and greater use of laneway spaces, plus new street. Furniture, paving and lighting to improve safety.

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How can I have my say?

You are invited to provide your feedback on the draft Chinatown Public Domain Study at a Community Workshop.

When: Tuesday 10 November 2009, 6.30 – 8.30pm
Where: Crowne Plaza Darling harbour 150 Day St (cnr Bathurst St)
Transport: train to town hall; light rail to Darling Park or Chinatown

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Project Timeline

Phase 1 community consultation: introducing the Study and initial feedback.

November 2009

Development of our priority projects and implementation plan.

November 2009 – January 2010

Phase 2 community consultation: presenting our testing results, priority projects and our implementation plan.

First quarter 2010

Finalising our Chinatown Public Domain Study

First quarter 2010

Phase 3 of community consultation: presenting the final Chinatown Public Domain Study.

First quarter 2010

Presentation to Council and public exhibition of final Chinatown Public Domain Study.

2010 - 2011

Implementation of Study projects.

 

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More Information

Any submissions should be directed by email to chinatown@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au, or in writing to:

Pauline Chan
Urban Designer
GPO Box 1591
SYDNEY  NSW  2001

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Last Updated: Wednesday 11 November, 2009

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