Town Team Movement

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead This powerful statement rings true in the work being done across Western Australia, where communities are taking meaningful action to improve road safety and create people-friendly, shared spaces. From the Kimberley to the Great Southern, the Streets Alive initiative has supported a range of projects through the Stream 1 $5000 grants, and we are inspired by the progress already made. Local communities and governments are collaborating to bring creative solutions to life, improving street safety and accessibility for all. We are now pleased to announce the Stream 2 recipients who will receive up to $100,000 in funding for their impactful projects. These initiatives will help establish new collaborative models for planning and delivering street improvements and road safety initiatives, with a focus on safer, more connected, and inclusive local streets. Congratulations to the following Stream 2 recipients and their projects: Trillion Trees Australia – ‘Heart of Hubble’ Building Busselton Town Team – ‘Sitting in the City’ West Perth Local Town Team – ‘Native Bee Scene, Outram St. South’ Shire of Broome– ‘Robinson Street, Alive’ City of Fremantle – ‘William St. Reimagined’ City of Joondalup– ‘Placemaking for a Safer and Better-Connected Davidson Terrace’ Shire of Narrogin – ‘Narrogin Railway Precinct Pathway’ We would also like to acknowledge and celebrate the ongoing efforts of our Stream 1 recipients, whose projects continue to make a significant impact in their local communities. As we look ahead, we are excited to witness the continued success of these initiatives and the collective progress being made across Western Australia. These small yet powerful steps are setting the stage for meaningful, lasting change in road safety! Stay connected with us for updates on the launch of these projects and future funding opportunities, with the next round opening in 2025. Visit https://lnkd.in/grexqafR for funding streams, project resources, and project updates! #StreetsAlive #Placemaking #RoadSafety #CommunityCollaboration #LocalGovernments #InclusiveSpaces #WAProjects #UrbanDevelopment #Sustainability #PublicEngagement Main Roads Western Australia WA Local Government Association (WALGA) Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries Shire of Narrogin City of Busselton City of Fremantle West Perth Local City of Perth Trillion Trees Australia City of Swan Shire of Broome

Big Placemaking Energy in 2024! Town Team Movement created Placemaking Education to share and build on the experiences of the local and global #placemaking movement. Launched in 2022 in collaboration with PlacemakingX, here’s some of the highlights from a big 2024! More than 3,600 people from 115 countries have completed one of our free and paid courses so far https://lnkd.in/gYhRs4NQ: 👉 533 staff from 96 local governments in Western Australia did at least one of the courses. And it is making a difference! 👉 43% of survey respondents have said they have made policy or process changes as a result of the training, with another 30% considering making changes. 👉 11,000 followers on Linkedin 👉 Our courses have an average rating of 85% or higher 👏 Some of the feedback includes: “I started this course to 'tick a box' as I felt I had an understanding of placemaking already, but this course was like a whole 'light-bulb' moment for me. Very inspiring.  Less thinking about it, more doing!”. "The placemaking course was amazing and gave me a much greater understanding of what placemaking is, how it can be achieved within local government and how to take the community on the journey of placemaking. The course has inspired me to think outside of the box”. Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries WA Local Government Association (WALGA) Ethan Kent Emma Snow  Jimmy Murphy Dean Cracknell David Engwicht Patrycja Rosinska Cate Baker WA LG Placemaking Network Pauline Wark Jenny Marslen Melissa Shaw

🌟Did you know we have a consultancy team? Here’s some of their 2024 highlights 🌟 This year, our Consulting team had the pleasure of working on two Place Plans for the towns of Rocky Gully and Narrikup in the Shire of Plantagenet. In close partnership with these communities and the Shire, we developed transformative and action-oriented plans that highlight local strengths and assets. The result? A unified, strategic approach that empowers the community, local government, and partners to take meaningful action, together. We are thrilled to share that both Rocky Gully and Narrikup have now officially registered as Town Teams—a step that will further strengthen their growth and impact within the Town Team network! ✨ A huge thank you to all involved in this process. We're excited to see the positive changes these communities will continue to bring to the table! We also had the opportunity to lead placemaking training in Hervey Bay Queensland and engagement on Transport for NSW’s Safer Cities gender inclusive guidelines with our regular collaborators Place Laboratory! We look forward to another great year ahead! To learn more visit: https://lnkd.in/gizZ6GMj #CommunityDevelopment #PlacePlans #TownTeams #Collaboration #ShireOfPlantagenet #LocalImpact #CommunityStrength Shire of Plantagenet Placemaking Education PLACE Lab NSW Government

🌟𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧? 🌟 Congrats to the 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐡 and their community collaborators on the completion of their Streets Alive initiative: 𝐌𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐢 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭. The transformation of their community is a testament to the power of collaboration, creativity, and collective action. The 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 program funding helped them bring incredible change to their area, and we couldn’t be more excited to share the positive impact! 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐬, 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬 Thanks to new line markings, pedestrian crossing points, and a redesigned parking bay, drivers are slowing down and being more mindful of foot traffic. Plus, the bold mural by artist ‘Shakey’ not only adds vibrant art to their streets, but also helps to naturally reduce vehicle speeds. 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 & 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 Revitalized footpaths and clearly marked crossings are making the area safer and more accessible for everyone. Residents feel more secure when navigating the streets, and they’re seeing even more people out and about! 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 & 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 The heart planters and garden beds are thriving, thanks to the dedication of their community. This initiative shows just how much pride they take in their shared spaces. The collaboration between local businesses, artists, youth, and the council continues to grow stronger! 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 They’ve seen amazing energy from local youth, who not only lobbied for funding to create the street mural, but also contributed their talents by painting planters and organizing a youth art competition. 🖌️✨ Together, they’ve proven that when a community comes together, spaces can transform: traffic calms, more people move in the revitalised space, and our local roads become safer! Let’s continue to support these positive changes as we celebrate the collective actions that are happening all over WA through the Streets Alive program. 🌍💚 To learn more about the Streets Alive funding program, please visit streetsalive.org.au #StreetsAlive #CommunityPride #SafeStreets #YouthCreativity #SaferCommunities #Mandurah #LocalArt #PedestrianFriendly #CollectiveAction #CommunityPower #SouthMandurah City of Mandurah Main Roads Western Australia Department of Transport and Main Roads WA Local Government Association (WALGA) Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries Department of Communities WA Road Safety Commission Placemaking Education

What a fantastic example of community-led action! If you are interested in urban greening, local ecology or just building a stronger community, check out these fantastic free resources from Edwina Robinson and the Microforest Collective. https://lnkd.in/ggvq-2fE Purdie Bowden Nyah Donaldson Dot Hepburn Jimmy Murphy Kendell Terrell Patrycja Rosinska Esther Bliss Claire Cardew Emma Snow Anna Chauvel Sharon Rowse Emma van Lint Kathryn Pugh 🍎 Lisa Brassington (MPIA) Fiona Miller Lissa Villeneuve Jaime Parsons Peter Stronach

How can public art support drought resilience? For Bencubbin in WA’s Wheatbelt, this new mural is a powerful symbol of drought resilience and the strength of the Bencubbin community. Through vibrant colors and meaningful imagery, the mural tells a story of perseverance, connection, and hope in the face of challenges. A beautiful addition to the local community and a collaborative effort between the Shire of Mt Marshall, Bencubbin Community Resource Centre and Beautifying Bencubbin Town Team. This mural is proudly displayed on the side of the Bencubbin Community Resource Centre on Monger Street and was completed by local artist Tammi De Rooy https://lnkd.in/gnmci6uk The project is supported by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) 'Wheatbelt Rising' Program through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources FRRR (Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal) Australian Rural Leadership Foundation SHIRE OF MT MARSHALL Bencubbin Community Resource Centre WA Country Health Service Wheatbelt Business Network Alyce Ventris Caris Hayes Esther Bliss Jimmy Murphy Megan Humble Claire Cardew Vanessa King Kendell Terrell

#Urban #planners working in #localgovernments in Western Australia can learn more about the options to complement or replace #masterplanning for FREE over the summer period. The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries has engaged Town Team Movement to deliver free online training for all WA local government staff and Elected Members on creating thriving, resilient places and stronger communities. It is available until 30 June 2025 via www.placemaking.education. Email [email protected] for more information on the training available and how to access it. Jimmy Murphy Emma Snow Cate Baker Patrycja Rosinska WA Local Government Association (WALGA) LG Professionals WA Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage WA LG Placemaking Network Karen Chappel. AM JP Nick Sloan David Caddy Ryan Hall Emma Cole Casey Perham Julian Canny Garry Fisher Adam Castling (ACEcD)

The key to revitalising a main street or town centre is educating your retailers... not more parking, a new toilet block, a street upgrade, a mural or a big event. What attracts people to a shopping street, and spending lots of money there, is not the amount of parking or the quality of the paving: it's the EXPERIENCE they have while in the space. Some of the most vibrant shopping streets in the world have constrained parking, narrow footpaths (sidewalks), and nondescript paving. So what is attracting the crowds? Collectively, the businesses are offering an exceptional, memorable visitor experience. What we have discovered over 30 years of working with main streets and town centres is that most retailers have never been trained in the art of working with their fellow businesses to deliver this kind of visitor experience. They labour under the misapprehension that having a great product is all they need to succeed, and that the reason their street is dead is for reasons outside their control. Which is why we are working with Town Team Movement to deliver TOWN BOOSTERS - which focuses on educating your retailers in how to turn visitors into raving fans. We will be launching this program as part of my world tour in 2025. In fact, as part of my visit to your town, I will be facilitating the very first coaching session which is part of this program. If you want to avoid wasting mega-bucks on a silver bullet, and you're ready to tackle the real issue, then visit our website and lodge an expression of interest. But act now because the tour is filling fast.

Town Team Movement hosted a webinar with Jon Alexander yesterday on why we need to move from the Consumer Story to the Citizen Story. Jon is author of CITIZENS: Why the Key to Fixing Everything is All of Us - a book that seeks to reframe the moment in time we're living in as one of huge civic opportunity, not just crisis and challenges. Jon argues that we need to fight for the concept and term 'citizen'. It's much more than a legal or national status. Our take on it at TTM is built on #agency and #inclusion. It is: 👉 Citizenship is the chance to make a difference in the place where you are. Active citizenship is taking that chance. If you are interested in how you/we can be part of shaping a better future, check it out via https://lnkd.in/gChgKXUR  #citizenship #society #townteams #actlocal Patrycja Rosinska Kendell Terrell Rae Hoff Jimmy Murphy Claire Cardew Megan Humble Emma Watton Denise Bijoux (she/her) Caris Hayes 🍎 Lisa Brassington (MPIA) Ulf Andersson Ryan Smolar Ella McCann Garry Fisher Ryan Hall Amelia Loye Craig Wooldridge Esther Morrison FIPM Julian Canny Gabrielle Major Maree Rosier Samantha (Sam) Doove Emma Gibbens

Last chance to register for tomorrow's FREE webinar with Jon Alexander on the need to shift from the Consumer Story to the Citizen Story. Join us for this fantastic opportunity to learn about how #active #citizenship can play a role in addressing the growing, complex challenges we face, and unlock our potential for individual and collective #flourishing. 💡 WHEN: Thursday 28 November 2024 ⏲ TIME: 4:00PM WST / 7:00PM AEDT / 8:00AM UK 🎫 REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/gS_uh8z2 #actlocal #townteams