The City Renewal Authority (CRA) is lending its support to community efforts to improve the Dickson Town Centre.
The aim is to create an independent ‘Town Team’ to stage community events and organise improvements.
Local residents, traders and groups embraced the idea during the CRA’s engagement process for a Dickson Place Plan.
Chief Executive of the CRA, Malcolm Snow said the format worked well in other cities and he was pleased to help introduce it to the ACT.
“Town Teams work because they are people who have a very strong connection to their area and a genuine desire to make real improvements,” Mr Snow said.
“Town Teams are ‘doing’ organisations and this group will work collaboratively to run events and make small physical improvements to its local area for the benefit of the community.”
Dickson business owner, Jason Mann said the time was right to establish a Town Team.
“Dickson already has a number of committed advocates who are passionate about the area and we’re looking for additional motivated people to join the Town Team in helping make Dickson a stronger, more enjoyable community,” Mr Mann said.
The CRA has commissioned place makers, Spaced Out to identify improvements, events and actions that could strengthen the Dickson community and make the area more active, accessible and attractive.
Managing Director of Spaced Out, David Snyder said a Town Team could have a big impact in Dickson.
“We are really excited and confident about the future of the Dickson Town Team,” Mr Snyder said.
