Gehl’s work has redefined Perth over the last 30 years - following visits in 1994 and 2009 - with the next instalment set to shape a liveable Perth of tomorrow.

Gehl’s original 1994 study provided recommendations for the future development of the Perth city centre, challenging the City to make definitive urban changes to reduce car dominance, improve walkability, and celebrate the city’s unique location and relationship with the Swan River.

Implementation of many of the recommendations led to significant improvements in Perth’s public spaces and public life in Central Perth, including the development of the Cathedral Square precinct as we know it today.

Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas said Gehl's initial observations this week showed Perth had come a long way in implementing many of the original recommendations.

“Bringing in a fresh set of eyes, an outside expert who is genuinely credentialled, is how you report growth and progress,” Mr Zempilas said.

"We know our City is heading towards a population of 55,000 by 2036 and we want to build the best City not only for those residents - up from nearly 33,000 today - but for all visitors and workers."

Over the next 12 months the team at Gehl will provide the City with  a report card on how the City is performing and towards the end of 2036 will offer their vision on how the City should continue its transformation.

The original 1994 and 2009 reports are available here.

 

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Contact: Graham Mason, media@cityofperth.wa.gov.au, 0448 363 780