Tools
Tools for public space and public life
Great places continuously evolve and change. The following Tools can be used to build an understanding of what places mean to their local communities and users and to determine what is working well and what could be improved.
For more information on the Tools, download our frequently asked questions (PDF, 162.51 KB).
Evaluation Tool for Public Space and Public Life
The Evaluation Tool for Public Space and Public Life 2.0 can be used by anyone who wants to better understand the strengths and areas for improvement in a public space, such as a street, or in a transport hub precinct. The tool takes people through a series of questions to analyse the quality of a public space or transport hub precinct. This information can be used to inform future planning, design and investment and to improve public spaces for everyone.
The Evaluation Tool for Public Space and Public Life was originally published in March 2021. The Tool has been updated to include a new section to evaluate qualities of a place that can support perceptions of safety. For more information on what has changed in the Evaluation Tool, download the Great Places Toolkit Engagement summary (PDF, 315.29 KB).
The Evaluation Tool is also available in Arabic, Simplified Chinese and Vietnamese:
Arabic Evaluation Tool 2.0 - Digital Version
Community Survey Tool for Public Space and Public Life
The Community Survey Tool for Public Space and Public Life has been designed to gain an understanding of community perceptions of public spaces and transport hub precincts. The Community Survey Tool can be used to survey community members. Results from completed surveys can be used to inform planning, project scoping and briefs, grant applications or to document changes to a place over time.
There are two options for the Community Survey Tool: a short survey (approximately 5 minutes to complete) and a long survey (approximately 10 minutes to complete). The Community Survey Tool can also be used to gather demographic information.
Download the Community Survey Tool (5-minute) - digital version
Download the Community Survey Tool (10-minute) - digital version
Download the Community Survey Tool (5-minute) - print version
Download the Community Survey Tool (10-minute) - print version
The Community Survey Tool is also available in Arabic, Simplified Chinese and Vietnamese.
5-minute survey
- Arabic Community Survey Tool (5-minute) - Digital Version (PDF, 239.67 KB)
- Simplified Chinese Community Survey Tool (5-minute) - Digital Version (PDF, 321.45 KB)
- Vietnamese Community Survey Tool (5-minute) - Digital Version (PDF, 244.81 KB)
- Arabic Community Survey Tool (5-minute) - Print Version (PDF, 174.21 KB)
- Simplified Chinese Community Survey Tool (5-minute) - Print Version (PDF, 262.16 KB)
- Vietnamese Community Survey Tool (5-minute) - Print Version (PDF, 178.89 KB)
10-minute survey
- Arabic Community Survey Tool (10-minute) - Digital Version (PDF, 322.55 KB)
- Simplified Chinese Community Survey Tool (10-minute) - Digital Version (PDF, 397.89 KB)
- Vietnamese Community Survey Tool (10-minute) - Digital Version (PDF, 323.16 KB)
- Arabic Community Survey Tool (10-minute) - Print Version (PDF, 228.41 KB)
- Simplified Chinese Community Survey Tool (10-minute) - Print Version (PDF, 285.75 KB)
- Vietnamese Community Survey Tool (10-minute) - Print Version (PDF, 215.14 KB)
Great Places Toolkit
A collection of Guides, Tools, Case Studies and Research for local government, government agencies, industry and the community to support improved and activated cities, towns and neighbourhoods.
Guides
Guidance and other evidence to support more, better and activated public spaces.
Case Studies and Research
Best practice examples when creating great public spaces across NSW.