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 We Love Blacktown

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.

Unity Place Activation, Burwood at night

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.

High Street Waverley

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.