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TDP Experience Perth - Tourism Western Australia

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In 1994 and again in 2009 the WA Government and the City of <strong>Perth</strong> commissioned<br />

world-renowned Danish architect Jan Gehl to undertake a study of pedestrian <strong>Perth</strong><br />

to provide recommendations to improve the public spaces and physical environment<br />

of the city. This work has informed and continues to inform the public works<br />

projects in the city and is assisting to transform <strong>Perth</strong> into a more people-friendly<br />

destination.<br />

The East <strong>Perth</strong> Redevelopment Authority (EPRA) is also investing a significant amount<br />

of resources into ensuring public spaces are activated to enliven the public realm.<br />

These efforts are helping capitalise on <strong>Perth</strong>’s wonderful climate, outdoor lifestyle<br />

and friendly atmosphere - all known key attractors for visitors to <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Australia</strong>.<br />

Other priorities for amenity improvement in the region include:<br />

• Improving signage across the city to provide for ease of navigation and to<br />

reflect a unified approach to visitor servicing;<br />

• Improvements in coach access and parking in the city;<br />

• The identification of a permanent site for the <strong>Perth</strong> Helipad within the <strong>Perth</strong><br />

environs;<br />

• The development of jetty mooring facilities along the Swan River to help<br />

facilitate a water taxi service and additional marine based activities;<br />

• The facilitation of a formalised taxi rank in Northbridge to better cater for<br />

demand during peak periods.<br />

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<strong>Experience</strong> <strong>Perth</strong><br />

<strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Australia</strong> | <strong>Tourism</strong> Development Priorities

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