Community members invited to a Community Design Workshop: George Street shared space
Residents, business owners and community groups and clubs are invited to participate in a community design workshop focused on the future of George Street.
The purpose of the workshop is to work collaboratively with the community to explore ideas and concepts for improving George Street as a pedestrian focused, low-speed shared space.
The workshop will consider how the street can safely function as a place shared by pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles, while supporting reduced traffic speeds and improved amenity.
Thursday 23 April, 6pm to 8pm
Town Hall, 135 Canning Highway
RSVP by Wednesday 22 April to admin@eastfremantle.wa.gov.au
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Background information
In July 2025, the Town engaged internationally renowned place makers Village Well, to help develop a shared vision for George Street (between East Street and Stirling Highway), in collaboration with residents and businesses in the area.
Village Well helped to develop an overall Place Plan Vision and Community Action Plan, a document developed by the community for the community.
The consultant:
- Helped develop a Place Plan that identifies a vision for George Street and outlined two to four larger actions that will be the Town’s responsibility to deliver (which will then be costed and programmed into the Town’s Long Term Financial Plan).
- Helped develop a Community Action Plan consistent with the vision. This will be owned and driven by the community and serve as a foundation document for action to be carried out by a potential community group made up of local business and residential community members.
- Inspired the community to become involved, provide a roadmap, and process to establish a formal community group to own and deliver the Community Action Plan and collaborate with the Town on delivery of the vision.
George Street Place Plan Community Workshop
On Tuesday 29 July, several community members engaged in a walkshop through George Street with a consultant from Village Well. That evening, 70 community members from around the Plympton Ward, including Councillors, attended a community workshop to discuss their ideas for George Street.
Thank you to everyone who participated — your ideas and passion for George Street were truly inspiring.
Why it matters?
The Community Action Plan will turn the Place Vision into a practical roadmap of actions that both the community and Council can champion, delivering real impact and building long-term momentum. A special thank you to those who’ve expressed interest in forming a George Street Place Activation Team. Empowering an activation team is at the heart of the approach.
The George Street Place Plan and Community Action plan is a clear and visually engaging report that highlights some achievable ‘small wins’, along with larger actions that will need to be considered in future Council budgets.
George Street Activation Group
In October 2025, a George Street Activation group was established.
The group will help prioritise actions and there is $10,000 available in seed funding to kick things off.
The Town is here to support – whether it is helping the group get established, navigating red tape, or assisting with external funding applications. Some projects will be led by the Town, and we will work together to align priorities with our business planning and budget process.
Find out more
Read the George Street Place Plan Vision and Community Action Plan
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