2009 revitalisation of Jacob’s Ladder, a stairway providing direct pedestrian access between Spring Hill and the City. Also created a new public space at the foot of the steps on Turbot Street. Jacob’s Ladder was first built in 1961, and edges King Edward Park. The revitalisation was part of Brisbane City Council’s Vibrant Laneways and Small Spaces project, and provides a new home for Arnaldo Pomodoro’s bronze Forme del Mitro sculptures.
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Jacob's Ladder
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April 10, 2010
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| address | King Edward Park, Wickham Terrace to Edward St, Brisbane , QLD, 4000, Australia |
| year | 2009 |
| citymaker(s) | Brisbane City Council, artists including Norbet Francis |
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A timely reminder for Brisbane that small is beautiful. The bright colours and public art applied to Jacob’s Ladder enliven the stairs and make them comfortable and enjoyable to walk. Pedestrians avoid boring (and unsafe) paths. This is an investment in quality pedestrian infrastructure. It's even visible in bright red from far down Edward Street. We hope the paint doesn’t wear away too soon.
The new small-scale space at the bottom of the Ladder is significant not only for the solid, dalek like Pomodoro bronzes, but because it was created by removing a traffic slip-lane. Let’s be honest, Brisbane doesn’t give up car space for people space very often. But, as has been discovered in other cities, if we transfer road (and parking) space to pedestrian space gradually, it can be done with little complaint and wide acceptance of the benefits. Top marks to the Council. Let’s hope a precedent is set.
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