Mary Davies Street Makeover

Across a series of workshops, co-design sessions and a three-day Build Week, young people helped plan and build a new outdoor space featuring colourful pavement art, road-safety themed murals, seating and pavement games. The makeover supports safer walking, riding and eRideable use around the library, and creates a welcoming place for people of all ages to meet, relax and connect.

Led by young people, for young people and the community, the project has delivered a long-lasting space that celebrates youth leadership, creativity and local pride.

What we delivered

The Mary Davies Street Makeover has delivered:

• A brighter, more welcoming walkway at Mary Davies Library and Community Centre
• Colourful pavement murals and ground games designed by young people
• Road-safety messages that encourage slower driving and safer use of bikes and eRideables
• New and refreshed seating, and chill-out zones
• Hands-on opportunities for young people to learn placemaking, design and construction skills
• A youth-designed launch event and “final touches” session to celebrate the space with the community, planned for the Saturday 14 February, 2026.