Art project to help shelter pedestrians

VicUrban is funding a public arts project which will have the added benefit of sheltering pedestrians crossing the Collins St bridge in Batman’s Hill.

It is contributing $25,000 towards the project which it hopes will calm a particularly windswept part of Docklands as well as making a cultural contribution.

Part of the motivation behind the project is to encourage more workers to walk from Southern Cross Station rather than overload an already challenged tram system.

“Design for an Active City” is being conducted as part of the State of Design Festival from July 20-31.  The winning concept will be announced on July 25.

It is expected that the winning entry will be constructed and temporarily installed on site from October to December.

Submissions close on July 6. To register email [email protected].