City Renewal Canberra

City Renewal Canberra The ACT Government’s City Renewal Authority is charged with shaping a City Centre that is vibrant, inclusive, and economically dynamic.

Creating a place where people want to live, work, visit and invest. The ACT Government's City Renewal Authority, in partnership with the community, is creating an exciting city heart through the delivery of design-led urban renewal with a focus on social and environmental sustainability. The City Renewal Authority is established under the City Renewal Authority and Suburban Land Agency Act 2017, w

hich came into effect on 1 July 2017. The City Renewal Authority Board includes professionals with expertise in urban design, architecture, town planning, sustainable development, affordable housing and community engagement. The City Centre Marketing and Improvements Levy is applied to ACT commercial properties in the city area and some selected areas of Braddon. The levy is used to fund events, promote activities, capital improvements and provide cleaning and security services to the City and Braddon Districts. The management of the City Centre Marketing and Improvements Levy transferred to the City Renewal Authority from 1 January 2018. We will work with levy payers and stakeholders on developing services and programs to increase activity and vibrancy within the levy area. Visit www.revenue.act.gov.au for more information on the City Centre Marketing and Improvements Levy, including rates payable and how to lodge returns. The City Renewal Authority’s social media accounts are monitored from Monday to Friday, between 9am – 5pm. HOUSE RULES:
We encourage open discussion and opinions, but want to keep this space respectful, safe and useful for all our followers. Moderators may remove comments that breach community guidelines. Facebook users who do not comply with these guidelines may also be blocked from the page at the ACT Government’s discretion. You can find our complete list of community guidelines at https://www.act.gov.au/social-media-community-guidelines

Questions, comments and complaints can be made via email to [email protected]

Looking for something to do to escape the dreary weekend weather? 🌧️🖼️ Step inside the world of Australian magazines at ...
12/06/2026

Looking for something to do to escape the dreary weekend weather? 🌧️🖼️ Step inside the world of Australian magazines at CMAG and explore how they brought art and culture into the lives of their readers before tv started dominating us all.

This exhibition explores how the coverage of Sidney Nolan in magazines cemented not just his own reputation, but created a sense of Australian national identity.

👉https://www.inthecity.com.au/whats-on/public-impressions-sidney-nolan-in-popular-media

❓For more info on how and why we promote city businesses and how you can get involved, see link in bio.

Winter rains mean winter rainbows 🌧️🌈 ✨ Come on over to Haig Park on Sunday 28th June, 10am - 12pm, at the Mort St end o...
12/06/2026

Winter rains mean winter rainbows 🌧️🌈 ✨ Come on over to Haig Park on Sunday 28th June, 10am - 12pm, at the Mort St end of Haig Park and celebrate the pawsitively amazing array of dogversity within our community! We'll be celebrating with a rainbow pawrade, live music, and lots of other treats for humans and dogs alike. 🌈🐩🐕🌈 Check out Rainbow Paws Party: Let's Celebrate Dogversity!🌈🐾🌈 for more!

Winter in the City 👉 https://www.inthecity.com.au/winter
10/06/2026

Winter in the City 👉 https://www.inthecity.com.au/winter

Winter in the City is back! ✨❄️

Visit the city centre this July for a free, family-friendly festival packed with circus acts, fire shows and wonderful winter vibes 🔥🎪

What you need to know:
🕒 When: Wednesday 8 July to Saturday 18 July 2026. Events happening daily from 3:30pm to 7:45pm (no shows on Monday 13 July)
📍 Where: City Walk (near Petrie Plaza and the merry-go-round)
💲 Cost: Free. No tickets needed.

What to expect:
🎭 Circus Oz performance kicking things off daily at 3:30pm
🔥 Fire performances at 5:30pm, 6:30pm and 7:30pm
🍫 Hot choc and marshmallows, mulled wine and more
🍽️ Surrounded by your favourite city eateries

We recommend catching public transport or snagging free evening parking in selected city spots.

Learn more: https://www.act.gov.au/our-canberra/latest-news/2026/may/your-guide-to-winter-in-the-city

June is Pride month in many parts of the world, including Haig Park, and we are celebrating dogversity at this month's R...
07/06/2026

June is Pride month in many parts of the world, including Haig Park, and we are celebrating dogversity at this month's Rainbow Paws Party: Let's Celebrate Dogversity!🌈🐾🌈 Whether your pooch is a poodle, a pug, or a Pomeranian, come and join in the fun and celebrate the fur-bulous spectrum that makes our community so special. 🐩🐕🐾 See you there, Sunday 28th June, 10am - 12pm, at the Mort St end of Haig Park.

City Centre & Braddon businesses – ready to level up your visibility? InTheCity.com.au is quickly becoming Canberra’s go...
05/06/2026

City Centre & Braddon businesses – ready to level up your visibility?

InTheCity.com.au is quickly becoming Canberra’s go-to-guide for everything happening in the city. Business listings, events, offers and curated itineraries – all in one place and free to join. All businesses are welcome to get involved.

Make sure you’re part of the buzz – visit the website (see below), submit your details, and we’ll help you get set up. ✨🌆

📅 24/7, 365 days a year!
📍 City and Braddon businesses
❓Need help? Contact us and we'll walk you through it.
ℹ️www.inthecity.com.au/for-city-centre-businesses (OR link in bio)

Why did the chicken cross the road? To get into the car taking the Melbourne International Comedy Festival superstars on...
05/06/2026

Why did the chicken cross the road? To get into the car taking the Melbourne International Comedy Festival superstars on their roadshow!* Driving into Canberra on the night of Saturday 13th June, this show is sure to make you split your sides and make you cry from laugher. 🐔🚗🤡

*Strong guarantee that the jokes will be better than this one.

Check out https://www.inthecity.com.au/whats-on/melbourne-international-comedy-festival-roadshow for more information.

Thanks to all the Hound Dogs and their humans who slipped on their blue suede shoes and headed out to Haig Park last wee...
04/06/2026

Thanks to all the Hound Dogs and their humans who slipped on their blue suede shoes and headed out to Haig Park last weekend for the Viva Paws Vegas Paws Party! Here are some of the kings, queens, and legends who came along. 📸🐶

Don't miss our Paws Pride Party in June: https://www.facebook.com/share/1LEHJx6uqV/

As the winter months approach, is there anything better than snuggling up with a cozy blanket and a good book? Yes there...
03/06/2026

As the winter months approach, is there anything better than snuggling up with a cozy blanket and a good book? Yes there is something better - the cozy feeling you have when you buy that book (ok, let's be real - several boxes of books) from the Lifeline Canberra Bookfair. This year the fair is being hosted at The National Convention Centre, right here in the City. 📚📦📚

📅Friday - Sunday this weekend
⏰9am - 4pm each day
Check out https://www.inthecity.com.au/whats-on/lifeline-canberra-bookfair-in-the-city for more.

❓For more info on how and why we promote city businesses and how you can get involved, see link in bio.

Our plant giveaway in Ainslie Place in the City Centre is tomorrow! As we refresh our planter boxes, help us find a new ...
02/06/2026

Our plant giveaway in Ainslie Place in the City Centre is tomorrow! As we refresh our planter boxes, help us find a new home for the current blooms. We want to rehome them all!🌹🪻🌷
Details:
📅Tomorrow, Wednesday 3 June
⏰11:30am - 1:00pm, or until they're all gone
📍Ainslie Place, City Walk, (click here for directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9zMaWvMVvoToBQ9Z8)

ℹ️ See our website for a list of plants up for grabs: https://www.inthecity.com.au/plant-giveaway, or click on the link in our bio.

Did you know that 's  gallery, retail and events space is right here in the City Centre? ⌚🖼️🧵📅 Check website for opening...
28/05/2026

Did you know that 's gallery, retail and events space is right here in the City Centre? ⌚🖼️🧵

📅 Check website for opening hours
📍 Craft + Design ACT, 180 London Circuit
🎫 Entry is free of charge.
ℹ️ Don't miss out - www.inthecity.com.au/explore/craft-design-canberra (or link in bio).

❓For more info on how and why we promote city businesses and how you can get involved, see link in bio.

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3 Constitution Avenue
Canberra, ACT
2601

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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