The Scope

The program aims to improve the perception of safety for women, girls and gender diverse people when walking or moving to, through and within public spaces and transport hubs. Fairfield City Council identified Canley Vale Station as a key location to improve safety for women and girls. Led by Cred Consulting the project involved extensive community consultation and a unique co-design process with both the community and design experts from a range of fields including an artist (Jennifer Turpin), lighting designer (Greg Dunk, Lo-Fi), and leaders from Fairfield City Council.

blix Architecture was engaged to help lead the design process, helping to synthesise the feedback and produce a concept design for a range of spaces near the station. The urban design approach focused on stretching the existing sense of safety for women, girls and gender diverse people into the evening, giving them the lighting, activation and spaces to spend time in their community. The strategies include targeted areas for lighting, temporary street dining, public art and seating.