Community engagement - round 1

The first round of community engagement has now closed and you can see a summary of what you told us below. Thank you to everyone who participated in the community engagement. Your input will help shape the revitalisation of Ipswich Central and guide the development of the Cultural Heart of Ipswich.

What you shared

The community was asked to provide feedback on d’Arcy Doyle Place and Nicholas Street to help shape the preliminary concept design of the Cultural Heart in Ipswich Central. See a summary of what you shared with us below, or read the full report.

What the community told us

The community were asked about how they currently use the space, and how they would like to see the space revitalised.

The top three reasons for coming to the space are:

1. Ipswich Art Gallery
2. Ipswich Civic Centre
3. Food / Dining

The most common time to visit the space is:

10:00am

Who do you usually come to the space with?

10:00am

The most popular design elements as voted by the community are:

The most popular design elements were fairy lights, sculptures and artwork, gardens and planting, flexible space and green arbour.

Please note these images are indicative only

Other suggestions considered arts and culture, connection to neighbouring locations and various infrastructure

How you shared

Community engagement was undertaken between December 2023 and January 2024 and included:

  • One face to face community panel session
  • Four face to face pop up engagement sessions
  • Online engagement through ipswichcentral.com.au (Shape your Ipswich)

Face to face and online engagement activities were the same.

Engagement activities online can be seen below.

Chat with us in person at one of the following locations

  • Cultural Heart - Chat to us in person at the Ipswich Civic Centre

    Share your thoughts on how we should shape the Cultural Heart in Ipswich Central.

    Date: Thursday 14 December 2023

    Time: 12pm - 2pm

  • ** CANCELLED ** Cultural Heart - Chat to us in person at d'Arcy Doyle

    Due to inclement weather this pop-up community engagement session has been cancelled.

    Date: Friday 15 December 2023

    Time: 5pm - 7pm

  • Cultural Heart - Chat to us in person at the Ipswich Community Gallery

    Share your thoughts on how we should shape the Cultural Heart in Ipswich Central.

    Date: Thursday 21 December 2023

    Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm

  • Cultural Heart - Chat to us in person at the Ipswich Art Gallery

    Share your thoughts on how we should shape the Cultural Heart in Ipswich Central.

    Date: Wednesday 10 January 2024

    Time: 9:30am - 11:30am

  • ** POSTPONED ** Cultural Heart - Chat to us in person at d'Arcy Doyle

    Due to inclement weather this pop-up community engagement session has been postponed. The new date is Thursday 25 January 2024 from 11am - 1pm.

    Share your thoughts on how we should shape the Cultural Heart at d'Arcy Doyle.

    Date: Tuesday 16 January 2024

    Time: 11am - 1pm

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