It has been labelled “the longest stretch of ugliness in the world” but the Parramatta Road corridor is one step closer to rejuvenation after the Inner West Council approved a $13-million plan to create new parks, public art, trees and cycleways.

The council's master plan is designed to transform streetscapes around Parramatta Road, such as Pyrmont Bridge Road in Camperdown, Crystal Street in Petersham and Catherine Street in Leichhardt.

The Inner West Council will embark on a series of projects to improve the streetscapes along the Parramatta Road corridor. Credit:James Alcock

A “memorable ceiling of light” is proposed for the beginning of Leichhardt’s Norton Street.

“At present, the streetscape within the Leichhardt precinct is degraded and hostile, particularly for pedestrians,” the master plan said.