Downer makeover and buyout?
The Economic Development Directorate has published its thoughts on the much needed revitalisation of the once beautiful Downer shops. The ACT Government, through the Economic Development Directorate,...
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The Economic Development Directorate has unveiled plans for the ACT Government to buy up Downer shops and return it to being a community hub. The strategy takes into account the ACT Government’s...
View ArticleDowner in Decay
I took a ride up to Downer Shops on the weekend … and took some photos … the shop side is truly derelict. One of my first group houses in the early 90’s was a weatherboard affair in Durack Street...
View ArticleHousing project to revive Downer
Many years ago the suburb of Downer had a thriving shopping centre and a bustling school next door. All this became a distant memory when the school closed and with the rise of the nearby Dickson...
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Nine things to do around Canberra this weekend (16–18 November)
Celebrate the first anniversary of the Yes vote to marriage equality in Australia’s most LGBTQI-friendly city this Saturday. Photo: SpringOUT website. The DESIGN Canberra and SpringOUT festivals...
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