FAQs

Two ‘no-dig’ footpath extensions have been installed, with built-in seating, planter boxes and bike racks. Line marking on the road, including a section of uphill bicycle lane has also been installed as part of the trial.

The City has engaged Midtown businesses and other stakeholders over the past two years to develop the Midtown Streetscape Concept Design. This plan was endorsed by Council in December 2020 and the Ready for Business trial aligns well with the community’s future vision for the street to be people oriented, greener, more vibrant and accessible.

The trial provides an opportunity to test and refine the concept on the ground with a low-cost, reversible solution before implementing a more significant streetscape upgrade.

The outdoor dining platforms have been co-designed with local hospitality businesses who are participating in the program.

This project is supported by the Tasmanian Government through the Ready for Business Program.

The City of Hobart is co-contributing and managing the roll-out.

Each site has a ‘host’ business which will have a permit to occupy the space for trading, during their operating hours. Host businesses are Island Espresso, The Stagg, Grinners Dive Bar and Rude Boy. Outside of the hosts’ operating hours, the new areas and seating are part of the streetscape and will be open and available for all to enjoy.