Darwins status as the Capital of Northern Australia, and as an attractive place to live, work and invest was cemented this month with the signing of the $200 million Darwin City Deal.
And this Saturday, Territorians will have the opportunity to look into the future and see what the CBD will look like under the City Deal at the Darwin Waterfront.
Featuring virtual reality and an interactive, 3D map of the CBD, the Expo will showcase the Darwin City Deal, along with the work already being undertaken to revitalise the CBD.
Live street art, a Laneway demonstration, big screen flyover of the City Deal, CSIRO Darwin Urban Living Lab, Tourism displays and guided tours by Larrakia Hosts will be on offer.
The Expo also features speakers and discussion panels on the future of the Darwin CBD, including representatives from CSIRO Future Cities, Charles Darwin University and Telstra Smart Cities, and the Chair of the Northern Territory Planning Commission, Dr David Ritchie.
Topics include Future Cities, Cooling and Greening, Smart Cities, and the Impact of International Students on City Revitalisation.
For young people, there will be activities throughout the day including street art activities, face painting and a jumping castle, with boutique prizes on offer throughout the day.
As stated by Chief Minister Michael Gunner
We are investing $100 million to revitalise the Darwin city centre, as part of the $200 million Darwin City Deal.
We have already started work on significant, job-creating revitalisation projects which will cement Darwins place as the capital of the North, and ensure Darwin is a great place to live, work, study and invest.
As stated by Member for Port Darwin, Paul Kirby
The CBD Expo is a chance for Darwinites to get a closer look at the future vision for our city.
We want Territorians to be proud of Darwins CBD, and our investment in activation and revitalisation is all about locals enjoying and engaging with our city.
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