Better Cities delivered the community‑led streetscape design for Federal Village by grounding the entire process in local knowledge, lived experience and on‑the‑ground collaboration.

The team worked directly with residents, business owners and community groups to understand how the village functions day‑to‑day, using walkshops, conversations and hands‑on design activities to capture what people value about Federal and what they want to protect or improve.

This engagement was paired with careful urban design analysis of movement, landscape, character and safety, ensuring the final concept plan reflects both community aspirations and practical design outcomes. The result is a streetscape vision that strengthens Federal’s identity, supports local life and delivers a more connected, greener and safer village centre shaped by the people who use it every day.