What we’ve achieved at Century City goes far beyond the physical structures – it’s about the people who occupy them. A project the size of Century City is a journey that spans well over 20 years, and at the heart of it is the unique relationship between the CCPOA, who is responsible for the management of the precinct, and Rabie as the developer. This partnership has been rooted in a shared vision from day one: to create not just a place to live or work, but a thriving community. Since my involvement at Century City, which commenced two decades ago, we have strategised on ways to encourage people to engage with their surroundings by stepping out of their offices and homes. We firstly turned to sport as a vehicle for connection. With our 8.5 kilometres of clean and safe canals, we established the Century City Canoe Club which brought activity to our waterways. Shortly thereafter we launched the Century City Athletic Club which drew people onto our network of walkways and paths and later started a parkrun that now attracts over a thousand participants every Saturday. We unlocked the potential of Intaka Island nature reserve, the green lung of Century City, by making it accessible for both recreational and environmental education activities. All cities have marketplaces, and so CEO, CENTURY CITY PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION Development can be a challenging business, often focused on building with bricks and mortar. CHRIS BLACKSHAW “
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we started a Natural Goods Market in the summer months, which has been so successful that we expanded the concept to include additional winter and summer night markets. The Century City Arts Foundation was formed with the aim of making the precinct a destination for art and to this end, an extensive art trail has been established. These initiatives have been pivotal in fostering what makes Century City so special – its sense of community. As the development phase nears completion, we’re transitioning into a new chapter where the community itself will take centre stage, continuing the vision we’ve nurtured over the years. I’m confident that with the incredible team that has developed and matured over the years, Century City is well positioned and poised for a bright future. I have full faith in the developer’s new team to elevate it to even greater heights. With a thriving community, beautiful green spaces, an exciting and expanding events calendar and a growing Art Trail, Century City has become a desirable, well managed and safe precinct to live, work, shop and leisure. We invite you to live and experience our Smart City!
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