BNE Local and Liveable – Racecourse Road, Ascot

Racecourse Rd in Ascot was our first BNE Local and Liveable project for this year and Brisbane City Council tested various activation ideas. After an initial eight-week installation period, community feedback and a site evaluation helped determine what happened with the project elements and site transition.

To identify potential activation ideas and help shape the development of an initial site plan, Council undertook a site assessment to understand opportunities and constraints. BNE Local and Liveable year two projects will test new in place engagement activities with local residents, community groups and businesses.

About the project area

The project area focused on the immediate area around the Hamilton Library and key locations along Racecourse Road. The goal for the BNE Local and Liveable Racecourse Road project was to test activation ideas that encourage walkability and support the local economy in the area. 

Download a copy of the project area:

• Racecourse Road - project area (PDF - 657kb)
• Racecourse Road - project area (Word - 1.8Mb)

Activation ideas

1. Pop-up plaza
   • Outdoor timber seating lounges
   • Planters with sub-tropical plants
   • Market umbrellas
2. Mobile parklet
   • Temporary seating on mobile parklet
   • Reclaim street space for pedestrian use
3. Pop-up window displays
   • Activate vacant shopfront windows along Racecourse Road
   • Improve pedestrian experience

Timeline