A busy crossing in Cloverdale is for a colorful transformation with a project led by young people that aims to make the Wright Street a safer and inviting space for pedestrians and the broader community.
The initiative is a collaboration between Y WA, the RAC and the city of Belmont. It is supplied as part of the RAC signite program that young people are financed in order to reinterpret local spaces and promote secure pedestrian activities.
The Wright Street Crossing, the Belmont Hub, the Forum and various public transport combines, is revised with creative designs and works of art.
Y WA is now asking young people to get involved, starting with a vision workshop on October 22nd. A second co-de-design workshop will follow before the participants take part in skills base sessions in front of a building at the end of November.
The project gives local young people the opportunity to express their identity while they contribute to their community, and it is expected to include creative features such as imaginative murals and other design elements.
With the city of Belmont, RAC has provided 12,500 US dollars of funds that support the design and delivery of the project.
The city of Belmont does not offer financing for the project, but provides its own improvements in the Wright Street region, which includes a new mural and a decorative fences to supplement the project.
Y. CEO from Y WA, Dr. Tim McDonald said that the collaborations like these young people give a strong feeling of belonging and offered a space in which they could make meaningful connections to others in their community and they were able to support them.
“Some of our base young people will be involved, but this project is really for the entire community and we want to welcome fresh young faces throughout the project,” he said.
The mayor of Belmont, Robert Rossi, said that the project was an opportunity for the community's youth to participate and be proud to contribute to their community and at the same time achieve a positive result for the residents.
“It is another example of the city that creates young people and the strengthening of young people and at the same time creates something real and permanent benefit for the entire community,” he said.
Will Golsby, General Manager for External Relations, said they are proud to support young projects throughout the state through RAC Ignite.
“This is another great example of what can be achieved if we give young people the opportunity to work together, work together and lead positive changes,” he said.
Visit rac.com.au/ignite/programs/street-makeovers/ Register-for-wright-Street to register in part of the Wright Street Makeover team.