The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) has launched two new free resources to help improve public spaces for communities across the State.
DPIE said its first new resource – Evaluation Tool for Public Space and Public Life – allowed anyone to evaluate the quality of their public space and its second – Great Public Spaces Guide – introduced people to the elements that create a great public facility, open space or street.
Group Deputy Secretary at DPIE, Alex O’Mara said the Evaluation Tool and Guide would support the development of high-quality public spaces and could be used by anyone who wanted to understand their public spaces, no matter their technical expertise or background.
“Local communities know exactly what they want and need from public spaces such as parks, libraries, sporting fields and streetscapes,” Ms O’Mara said.
“The Evaluation Tool gives everyone a way to identify and document those desires and have a shared conversation on potential improvements,” she said.
“The Great Public Spaces Guide will provide people with greater insight and inspiration on what can be achieved in their public spaces.”
Ms O’Mara said the Evaluation Tool allowed assessment of public space over four themes, including ‘Am I able to get there?’; ‘Am I able to play and participate?’; ‘Am I able to stay?’; and ‘Am I able to connect?’
She said the Evaluation Tool was available in digital and printed form in English, Arabic, Simplified Chinese and Vietnamese versions.
DPIE’s four-page Great Public Spaces Guide can be accessed at this PS News link and four-page Evaluation Tool accessed at this link.
