The plaza at Young Street, Neutral Bay reopened on 24 April as a refreshed and welcoming village space, featuring new furniture, trees and pedestrian areas that provide a new space to pause in the heart of Neutral Bay.
The renewed plaza includes a safer, more accessible pedestrian zone within the village centre, new landscaping, trees and seating to improve comfort and bring vibrance to the space, improved connections between local businesses, public spaces and surrounding streets and restored vehicle access to support local traffic and public transport operations.
The plaza’s transformation directly addresses feedback received from the community during the consultation process. Residents expressed the need for comfortable outdoor furniture, improved safety and greater accessibility for people of all ages and abilities.
The community requested more plants, non-slip surfaces and improved lighting, which have all been included.
These priorities guided the redevelopment, ensuring that the new plaza provides a welcoming environment where everyone can enjoy the space comfortably and safely.
Mayor Zoë Baker said open, accessible public spaces play an important role in strengthening community connection.
“Open spaces like Young Street plaza are essential for bringing people together and supporting a strong sense of community,” Mayor Baker said.
“When public places are welcoming, safe and well-designed, they encourage people to connect, spend time locally and feel proud of their village.
“All of this has been made possible by funding from Transport for NSW as part of the Northern Beaches B-Line Program.”
Council will be seeking community input about the name of the plaza. Keep an eye on the council website for more information.