We're delivering public space projects in Footscray to help improve connectivity, appeal and greening.

• Leeds Street Open Space and Donald Street intersection improvement
• Byron Plaza – shade structure and greening
• Nicholson Street – streetscape renewal and Concept Design
• Donald Street Reserve – slip lane removal and open space improvements.

We want to make sure the upgraded spaces support residents and businesses, while helping improve public amenities and greening in the area.

That's why we're asking residents, businesses, traders and visitors to share their feedback and comments. This will help finalise designs for the respective projects.

Learn more about each project and share your feedback and comments below. Engagement closes midnight Friday 5 December 2025.

We're planning to create a new open space and improve the intersection at Leeds and Donald Streets. The space will build on the existing street closure at Leeds Street and provide a more welcoming, intimate space for the community.

University, Footscray Park, and the wider Footscray CBD. It will also increase greenery and help cool the area.

We want feedback from residents and key stakeholders to understand your support for the proposed upgrades and hear any ideas for additional features.

The proposed new open space is below.

We're planning to increase shade and greenery at Byron Plaza to improve this well-loved public space in central Footscray.

These improvements aim to make the area more comfortable and encourage people to spend more time there.

We are asking nearby residents and businesses to share their comments on the proposed upgrades.

We're proposing upgrades to Nicholson Street (between Barkly Street and Donald Street) to improve pedestrian safety and comfort. It will widen footpaths, provide more greenery, increase outdoor dining and improve lighting.

The Concept Design aims to create a cooler, more resilient street environment, encourage slower vehicle speeds, and support increased cycling – particularly to Victoria University and the new Footscray Hospital.

There will be a reduction in car parking to support a safer pedestrian space and provide more outdoor dining along Nicholson Street. Exact numbers will become known through the design process.

We're inviting feedback from nearby residents and businesses on the proposed upgrades and any additional features you'd like to see.

The current condition and the proposed Concept Design for Nicholson Street are outlined below.

The Donald Street Reserve slip lane removal and open space improvement project will increase the size of the site at the corner of Moore Street and Donald Street.

The project aims to improve pedestrian safety, and increase greening and cooling in the area.

This is a design project for year one to support delivery in year two. Further investigations will understand impacts on existing signal and traffic volumes with Council's Transport team and the Department of Transport and Planning.

We are asking nearby residents whether they support the larger open space and what features they would like to see at the site. You can learn more about the proposed upgrades below.