Larkin Place project now complete

Camden Council received grant funding from the NSW Government's 2022 Streets as Shared Spaces initiative for Larkin Place in Camden. This project included temporary and permanent installations aimed to enhance the space's vibrancy and provide additional amenities for improved pedestrian and visitor experiences.

The project is now completed, and the evaluation of feedback to determine final outcomes is finalised. We thank you for your feedback on the project, which has assisted Council in evaluating and concluding the project.

Larkin Place was identified as an area for improvement in the Urban Design Framework (UDF). The UDF is a strategic planning tool that sets out a design vision for the future development of the Camden Town Centre, including the design of buildings, public spaces, pedestrian and vehicle access, and landscape themes.

Final outcomes

Throughout the project, Council implemented a range of engagement opportunities for the community to keep updated and provide feedback. Community feedback has been considered in the evaluation and finalisation of the project and its outcomes, with items either remaining in Larkin Place or removed by May 2023.

Installations staying in Larkin Place

The following items remain in Larkin Place:

  • Speed humps
  • Pedestrian signage
  • Hitching posts created by students of St Paul's Catholic Primary School
  • Bench seating behind Camden Library
  • Ground plantings and landscaping
  • Large planter boxes
  • Fairy lights in trees
  • Pedestrian path between Capitol Arcade and St Paul's School, with artwork created by local artist Nico Silva
  • Construction of new path between St Paul's School gate and the back of Camden Library
Photos of the items remaining in Larkin Place:
Speed humps
Additional plants and trees
Large planter boxes and trees
Hitching posts painted by school students at St Paul's Catholic College
Street furniture
Surrounding fairy lights
Pathway linking Capitol Arcade and St Paul's Catholic College
Pedestrian signage

Installations to be removed

The following temporary installations have been removed from Larkin Place.

  • One way entrance and pedestrian path from John Street
  • Decorative lighting throughout Larkin Place
  • Parklets
Items installed throughout the project period.
Kersbide extension for additional accessible car spots
John Street pedestrian pathway
Capitol Arcade and St Paul's Catholic College
Additional plants and trees
Large planter boxes and trees
Additional accessible car spaces
Artwork by local artist Nico Silva
Hitching posts painted by school students at St Paul's Catholic College
Small planter boxes
Street furniture
Surrounding fairy lights
Pathway linking Capitol Arcade and St Paul's Catholic College
Speed humps
Jo Wong Hoyee
​Facilitated by local artist Jo Wong Hoyee

Activities Wrap Up

The project invited the community to use and enjoy Larkin Place in a variety of ways, including a program of activations. Activations included the Twilight Christmas Markets, Story Time with Camden Library, Lunch Time Jams as well as lots of arts and craft activities. See highlights below.

Twilight Christmas Markets

Activities Album

Activities Archive

  • Lunch Time Jams
  • Story Time with Camden Library
  • Lunch Time Jams
  • Story Time with Camden Library
  • Christmas Bauble Decorating
  • Twilight Christmas Markets
  • Lunch Time Jams
  • Yarn Bombing
  • Story Time with Camden Library
  • Lunar New Year Music and Lantern Making
  • Seniors Festival Intergenerational Craft
  • Seniors Festival Camden Museum Tour
  • Plaster Painting

Project map

Project map

Click on the spot to learn more about the interventions in Larkin Place.

Places to eat

Places to eat in camden

Larkin Place is the perfect spot to enjoy your take-away meal or coffee at the seating area. To find your next meal or coffee visit HERE.

Feedback closed

Thank you for your feedback

Consultations on this project are now closed. The feedback provided has been used to evaluate and finalise the project.

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