Streetscape improvement examples

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As part of this project, we aim to strengthen connections to, within, and through the precinct, while celebrating its unique character and identity. Potential improvements may include:

  • Wayfaring elements
  • Public art installations
  • Creative lighting
  • Comfortable seating areas
  • Enhanced pedestrian connectivity
  • Street trees and landscaping
  • Upgraded footpath surfaces.


Below are examples of streetscape enhancements delivered across Brisbane through previous Council public space improvement projects.

We invited the community to use our interactive map to share their location specific improvement ideas for the Ainsworth Street, Salisbury neighbourhood precinct.

Image of two pedestrian scale Kooka! sculptures nestled in front of a pathway garden bed bringing a joyful, playful element to the streetscape. The painted artwork finish is Care (2022) and At Night (2022) by Tori-Jay Mordey. The distinctive sculptures are part of the Paddington Terraces Kooka! trail which includes 24 Kooka! sculptures, across 16 locations, each with unique artworks by various local artists for the community and visitors to explore. Detail of a planting area integrated with concrete platform steps that creatively provide informal seating and connection between the street and park area. Two of the concrete steps are inset with feature text as a creative park signage marker. Image of a streetscape light pole incorporating two black and white illuminated bird silhouettes. The Pee Wee bird silhouettes form part of the artwork series Duet (2021) by Belinda Smith which provides additional site character and identity within the streetscape.

Image of a streetscape with three large scale artworks projected onto a footpath adjacent a seating area. The intricate artworks shine brightly, creatively highlighting the area’s history, and assisting with wayfaring and evening activation of the neighbourhood streetscape. Image of a streetscape creatively illuminated for evening activation with two cloud shaped street lights floating above a seating area composed of twig shaped seats and concrete stools. Close up of illuminated catenary lighting creating a warm glow against the dusk sky. The lights with metal shades are staggered along eight strings installed across a footpath creating ambience to the local neighbourhood centre.

Image of a playful and decorative streetscape treatment printed onto a roadway creating interest and character within a local share zone street. The colourful artwork, New Bloom (2022) by Chantal Fraser, includes a pink, yellow and green floral pattern which increases vibrancy and contrast against the dark black asphalt finish and raises awareness of pedestrian activity. Image of an exposed aggregate nature based ‘creek themed’ pattern, with fish and swirling water pattern, set in broom finished concrete providing detail and interest to the footpath and enhancing the pedestrian experience and neighbourhood’s identity. Image of a footpath with a colourful large scale leaf and flower painted finish providing visual interest and definition to the adjacent seating area creating a vibrant space and interesting things to see and explore

Image of a large-scale Black Ash tree seed pod sculpture called Crows Ash (2022) by Cezary Stulgis. The textured cast aluminium sculpture is placed within streetscape planting and adjoins a seating area greatly enhancing amenity and sense of place. Image of a streetscape with mural artwork on a building façade featuring a nature scene with lorikeets visiting native flowering trees by the artist Drapl. Image of a streetscape with the whimsical, cast bronze artwork Ride with me (2022) by Simone Eisler. The engaging, small scale animal sculptures are integrated with the street furniture and buffered by a garden bed and shade trees encouraging play and discovery. The artwork includes an owl with a frog sitting on its head leaning towards the bench seat ready for a conversation, while a duck standing on a turtle resting upon the rock seat is an opportunity to pause and interact.

Image of a streetscape with variety of street furniture including timber platform seating and concrete ‘pebble’ seats and bike rack. The seats are buffered by planting and shade trees and creative pavement patterns, reflecting the native flora and fauna of the area, adding colour and interest to the seating areas creating a welcoming environment for everyone to enjoy. Image of custom designed seating with a concrete base and high timber backrest, positioned in front of garden bed planting to provide a pleasant seating area, buffered from the adjacent road. Image of a pedestrian footpath with a seating area of two concrete seats with reclaimed timber seat backs and buffered from the road by planting beds and shade trees. The unique seating options, provide places for rest and comfortable spaces to wait for family and friends while they visit the local shops

Image of a streetscape with garden beds and feature shade trees reflective of the local neighbourhood creating a more pleasant environment for people walking through and visiting the centre. Detail of planting bed incorporating a shade tree surrounded by a colourful mix of ground covers and grasses creating an eye-catching streetscape. Image of a pedestrian footpath with garden bed buildouts and street trees to add additional shade and amenity creating, a more welcoming environment for everyone to enjoy.

This community engagement has now closed. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback.