Comfortable and inviting outdoor spaces are shaping the way we interact now, so remain supportive of our local businesses and continue to dine and socialise with each other outdoors.
New bench seats, tables and umbrellas have been installed in Palm Plaza – Dandenong’s most occupied public space. The new bench seats, tables and umbrellas improve the comfort of the space and support social connectedness. They are perfect for eating takeaway, meeting informally, or just watching the world go by.
The added comfort of an overhead umbrella enables people to stay longer by reducing the impact of hotter days.
The area has long been a popular place for children who love climbing the synthetic grass cubes. The new furniture is permanently fixed and gives parents and adults a more structured place for respite between the seasonal floral displays.
The furniture was selected for its durability and is made in Australia. The umbrellas are cyclone rated to withstand the wind and are proudly manufactured in Dandenong by family owned and operated business Awnet.
Place based measures are undertaken in Palm Plaza on a regular basis and these insights were used to support the development of this new space. Results from the 2020 PlaceScore revealed Palm Plaza is valued for having free and comfortable places to sit where people can gather in groups or sit alone.
Palm Plaza is always well populated due to its prime location between the Dandenong Plaza Shopping Centre and Dandenong Market.
