Joondalup city centre historical walking tour and co-design workshop

Explore the local history of Joondalup City Centre and learn about streets and places.

Step back in time and explore the history of Joondalup City Centre through a guided walking tour and co-design workshop. Perfect for people who live, work or spend time in the City Centre, you'll discover the stories, places and planning decisions that shaped Joondalup into the City it is today.

The event is intended to generate interesting conversations about our role in shaping the places we want to live, visit and work.

Special Guests
Tony Blackwell, who led the landscape architecture team responsible for the master planning of Joondalup City Centre, will discuss the vision, challenges and opportunities that influenced the City's development. This is a unique opportunity to hear firsthand about the thinking behind the design of the City Centre and ask questions about why it looks and functions the way it does today.

Jennifer Reiffer, Local History & Reference Leader at the City of Joondalup, will share insights into the people, places and events that have shaped the local area. Drawing on her extensive knowledge of the City's history, Jennifer will bring Joondalup's past to life through stories and historical context.

Local business owners, will talk about their own connection to the area, and some of the opportunities and challenges they face today.

Following the tour, participants will take part in a co-design workshop to explore ideas for the future of Boas Avenue. Share your thoughts on how the street could become safer, more inviting and better connected for people spending time in the City Centre.

The event will conclude with complimentary food and refreshments.

This project is supported by Streets Alive, Doing Co, Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) and Main Roads WA.