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The Deakin Residents Association (DRA) is exploring ways to improve local amenities and strengthen community connections. To guide our next steps, we need your input. The DRA represent local residents, advocating for their interests and enhancing the quality of life in the suburb. The DRA does this by engaging with the ACT government, providing feedback on planning and development proposals, and organizing community events. We have recently conducted a survey of DRA members. Respondents have highlighted areas as top priorities, with suggestions for action:
1. Promote and support Deakin shops & businesses and adjacent landscaping
– Participate in garden development and landscaping to enhance local green spaces and support Floriade in 2026.
2. Maintain Nature Strips, streets and paths & better management of parking
– Prevent vehicle damage to vegetation. More effective action by Traffic Rangers.
3. Safer roads, especially for children
– Improve cycling access, especially bikeways around schools. Traffic calming features, school crossings and signage.
4. Review Light Rail Extension to Woden
– Demand a proper cost-benefit analysis. Publicise alternatives (e.g. electric buses). Join a community walk along the proposed route through Parliamentary bushland.
5. Enhance recreational facilities, such as Latrobe & Rosemary Dobson Parks
– Suggest improvements to increase their amenity and appeal.
6. Strengthen Development Oversight
– More community input to avoid poor planning decisions.
7. Continue Heritage Signage Program
– Promote awareness of the Deakin Anticline and other historic features.
8. Celebrate Canberra Girls Grammar Centenary
– Explore community participation in the upcoming celebrations.
9. Social, or community matters
– Christmas Parties, fetes, markets, or other community-focussed events. Advocating for improved government services.
With ACT Government budgets under pressure, Deakin risks being left behind. We believe local leadership matters. Together with schools, Scouts, sporting groups, and local businesses, we can make a real difference. You can get involved: