Bowden’s first pedestrian and bike friendly streets will be opened to the public on Saturday.

Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and part of Gibson streets will open for full public use marking the completion of Stage one road works and parks.

More than 2,400 homes will eventually be built in Bowden with about 3,500 new residents expected to move in during the next 15 years, including opportunities for business to operate in a vibrant, walkable community close to the city.

Bowden street designs include the following key elements or principles:

• Pedestrian and cycle friendly with cycle parking with vehicle speed of 25-30km/h
• Limited parking; generally to one side of the road.
• High quality and high amenity public realm including trees, landscaping, art and seating
• Continuous high-quality street pavements
• Opportunities for socialising and rest.