How can our public spaces be improved through culture and creativity?

Over the past few months, we've seen first-hand how resilient our community is when faced with extreme challenges like floods, fires, pandemics and a slowing economy. We've also seen how important and loved our public spaces are - the streets, open spaces, parks, mountains and beaches that make up the MidCoast area.

MidCoast Council sees human connection as the backbone of resilience, and we want to make sure our public areas are welcoming social spaces that also attract economic opportunities.

For these reasons MidCoast Council wants to know how you've been using public space during these challenging times and get your ideas for improvements. Your feedback will help Council prepare a new Cultural Plan that aims to build stronger communities and support the creative and cultural life of residents, workers and visitors. 

What we are asking

We are asking you to share your ideas through this online platform using the following categories:

• Special places - what public spaces are important to you and why?
• Sharing stories - do you have a memorable or favourite experience from a particular place? Feel free to add a photo.
• Sprucing up - in the short term, what spaces can be improved and why? Feel free to add a photo.
• Big ideas - what can we do in the future? What spaces have untapped potential? 
• Poll - also click on the 'poll' icon to the left to complete a short survey on activities in public spaces. 

How to participate

This is an interactive map focused on the MidCoast Local Government Area. This is how it works:

1. Zoom in and out of the map to find your location 
2. Drag an icon from the top of the page 
3. Place the icon on your location
4. Leave a comment and share your ideas for this place
5. See other people's comments and vote on them by clicking on the Activity tab

We can't wait to hear all your great ideas!