Design firm Yerrabingin has been appointed to lead the next stage of park upgrades in Redfern, focusing on three key community spaces.
Background and Appointment
The City of Sydney has selected Yerrabingin, an Indigenous-owned design practice, to oversee the renewal of three interconnected neighbourhood parks in Redfern. The project builds on a concept plan developed through extensive community consultation and follows earlier engagement work initiated by the City.
The targeted spaces include Redfern Community Centre Open Space, Yellomundee Park, and Hugo Street Reserve—locations closely linked to Redfern’s role in national Aboriginal cultural history.
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Scope of the Project
The renewal will incorporate culturally responsive landscaping and infrastructure upgrades. Works will include a new playground and expanded multi-use space at Redfern Community Centre Open Space, alongside an upgrade of the basketball court at Hugo Street Reserve.
Designs will focus on cooling the urban environment, supporting biodiversity, and maintaining the cultural relevance of the parks. Yerrabingin’s previous work at the South Eveleigh Native Rooftop Farm will be used as a reference point for biodiversity goals.
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Yerrabingin’s Cultural Approach
Established in 2018, Yerrabingin was co-founded by Christian Hampson to challenge traditional planning approaches and promote Indigenous-led outcomes. The firm integrates cultural knowledge with human-centred design, emphasising environmental responsibility and community collaboration.
The name ‘Yerrabingin’ means “we walk together” and originates from the Mooktung language of the Bidawal and Maneroo peoples. The firm is certified by Supply Nation, the First Nation Bushfood and Botanical Alliance Australia, and The Landscape Association.
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Community Collaboration in Redfern
Yerrabingin has committed to a co-design process involving local input throughout the project’s planning and implementation phases. Their approach acknowledges Redfern’s identity as a culturally safe place and aims to reflect the community’s values while honouring Indigenous heritage.
The initiative aims to meet the needs of long-term residents and new arrivals, offering shared green space in an increasingly dense inner-city environment.
What’s Next for the Renewal
Design work will proceed in alignment with the established vision and community feedback. The final outcome is expected to deliver parks that support cultural connection, recreation, and ecological sustainability as Redfern continues to evolve.
Published 24-July-2025
