Towards 2036
Towards 2036 builds upon the Public Spaces and Public Life studies conducted in 1994 and 2009 by renowned Danish architect Jan Gehl. The 1994 study analysed and provided recommendations for the city centre, assessing public spaces and life based on a survey from January 1993.
Public Spaces and Public Life focused on the quality of public spaces, observed how people used the City, and identified activities within it. Recommendations were made for future City development, establishing a benchmark for measuring progress over time.
The 2009 study employed a similar methodology, evaluating progress against the 1994 recommendations. Many of these were implemented, leading to significant improvements in Perth's public realm. Drawing on new data and comparisons with 1994 as well as best practices from other Australian cities and abroad, the 2009 study set forth new recommendations for enhancing public life in Perth.
The upcoming 2024 study will follow the methodology of Jan Gehl’s 2009 study, establishing new benchmarks and recommendations to guide future progress. Central to this vision is promoting walking and cycling among city users in their daily activities, continuing to improve the City’s liveability and attractiveness, as well as enhancing well-being, safety and the sustainability of our urban environment.
The 2009 study employed a similar methodology, evaluating progress against the 1994 recommendations. Many of these were implemented, leading to significant improvements in Perth's public realm. Drawing on new data and comparisons with 1994 as well as best practices from other Australian cities and abroad, the 2009 study set forth new recommendations for enhancing public life in Perth.
The upcoming 2024 study will follow the methodology of Jan Gehl’s 2009 study, establishing new benchmarks and recommendations to guide future progress. Central to this vision is promoting walking and cycling among city users in their daily activities, continuing to improve the City’s liveability and attractiveness, as well as enhancing well-being, safety and the sustainability of our urban environment.