BRADSHAW STREET

After the success in 2018 of Green the Street, Catherine whilst working at Hatch RobertsDay was asked by Brisbane City Council to envision a new street type for the North Brisbane Bikeway. Bradshaw Street’s speed was radically reduced to 30km/hr to encourage people to walk and cycle, the pavement was dramatically reduced in width to discourage speed and the verge expanded to allow for more shade, pocket parklets and areas for dining, rest, relaxation and the planting of native and urban agriculture flower beds.

Art markings to the pavement also indicate that the street is a low speed environment. The green street typology has now been replicated in other parts of the North Brisbane Bikeway demonstrating its success and popularity.

At consultation the project was exceedingly popular and has progressed to signoff for construction.

The aim is:

  • To make the street more safe, walkable and cyclable

  • To cool the street

  • To reduce the overall paving width

  • To create habitat corridors for wildlife, critters and pollinators (birds and bees)

  • To empower community connection

  • To provide everyday interactions with nature

 
  • New street typology for Brisbane

  • Dramatically increased planting areas

  • Areas for dining, rest, relaxation and play

  • Essential part of the North Brisbane Bikeway

  • More information and imagery here: https://kedrontoday.com.au/bridge-street-to-kedron-brook-north-brisbane-bikeway-concept-design-released-for-community-feedback/

 

Sites

  • Bradshaw Street, Lutwyche, Brisbane

When

2018 - today

Team

Catherine Simpson whilst at Hatch RobertsDay, Brisbane City Council: Hannes Grobler and James Douglas.