
Partnership Programs
We’re partnering with local councils and state agencies on a range of funding programs, spanning from activations and pilots, to legacy and major transformational projects. These programs aim to demonstrate the importance of activated places in supporting vibrant and connected communities.
These partnership programs include our Safer Cities and Places to Love Program which involve collaborating across government to implement place-based initiatives that help create welcoming, inviting and activated places.
Safer Cities Program
The Safer Cities Program is investing $30 million over two years to improve safety in our cities and towns.
Places to Love
Places to Love is a program of demonstration projects to create and test concepts for better public spaces across NSW. Read about council pilot projects in your area.
Australian Research Council Linkage Grant and Cities & Place Alphabet Program
The Australian Research Council (ARC) Grant and Cities & Place Alphabet Program aims to get us all thinking differently about cities and public spaces.
Business Improvement District Pilot Program
The Business Improvement District Pilot Program will trial BID-led place-making and governance models across NSW.
Past Programs
Open Streets
We supported councils in Greater Sydney most impacted by lockdowns to open streets for community events and activities, re-energising streets and supporting economic recovery in local centres.