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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.