Submissions about Newcastle City Council’s draft Design Framework on Laman Street and the Civic Precinct are due on 28th February 2011. This post lists some questions worth considering. (more…)
Archive for the ‘Civic Park’ Category
Your submission on the Design Framework for Laman St and Civic Park 21.2.2011
February 21, 2011National Service ceremony 14.2.2011
February 14, 2011
Yesterday was the 60th anniversary of the reintroduction of national service in Australia. The commemoration that was held in Newcastle started in Laman Street in front of our largest war memorial, the Cultural Centre – and under the beautiful Hill’s fig trees.
You can read the short Herald article here. I’m glad I went. Here are some photos. As usual, double-click on any photo to enlarge it. Home (more…)
Before and after shots 24.1.2011
January 24, 2011
Presumably we have Energy Australia to thank for the latest bit of barbarism in the CBD. Sorry – that makes it sound like barbarism is common; it isn’t. (more…)
Recycling – old design ideas 22.1.2011
January 22, 2011
There are a few old Herald articles about Civic Park and Laman Street worth another look. These follow the progress of Civic Park redesign suggestions. (more…)
