Description

This self-guided stroll along the Swanston Street spine towards open spaces in the City’s south invites people to reflect on how the city has carved spaces of respite and reciprocity over time. Whether big, small or incidental, Melbourne has made a deliberate effort to find spaces to give back.

This tour celebrates the design of spaces in between buildings that are a testament to Melbourne’s public realm, acting as urban living rooms that invite participation without barriers.

By actively managing, rethinking and negotiating a changing public realm, the places outlined in this walking tour demonstrate that a generous city is a deliberate design choice, and great public space should reflect a commitment to prioritising community participation, diversity and inclusion.

What's On

Considering the diverse tapestry of Melbourne’s urban gathering places, we celebrate a range of newly completed public spaces along the Swanston Street spine. Starting at the newly completed City Square and making your way down to Greenline Project at Birrarung Marr, Dodds Street Linear Park and Rocks on Wheels, we’ll highlight the community and City’s role in creating new places for people and our living landscapes.

We invite you to see our open spaces as deliberate acts of care that foster reciprocity and shape a more inclusive future.

Children's Activities

This self-guided pocketbook is suitable for all ages, in particular children and families interested in how cities are shaped.