Kent Street

Kent Street is an east-west residential street in Richmond, in the local area place making (LAPM) precinct of Highett, adjoining both Yarra Primary School and Trinity Catholic School.

Location of Kent Street. Image credit: Apple Maps, Streets Alive Yarra.

Proposal for pocket park

In 2021 we proposed a park at the intersection with Burnley Street, adjacent to an existing street closure:

Location of proposed pocket park. Image credit: Apple Maps, Streets Alive Yarra.
Location of proposed pocket park. Image credit: Google Maps, Streets Alive Yarra.

In 2025 Council began community engagement for a park at this location:

Excerpt from Council engagement. Image credit: City of Yarra.

On 10 March 2026 Council cancelled the park.

Council has cancelled the park. Image credit: Streets Alive Yarra.

Proposal for wider footpath

Outside Yarra Primary School, the footpath could be widened by 2 metres, including moving the kerb and channel.

Proposed wider footpath outside Yarra Primary School. Image credit: Apple Maps, Streets Alive Yarra.