Intro
DLGSC is building the capacity of all WA local governments to be placemakers, helping to create stronger communities and better places.
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries has engaged Town Team Movement to deliver free placemaking training for the whole local government sector in WA — that's over 22,000 employees and 1200+ elected members!
Placemaking is a collaborative process that encourages local governments and external stakeholders including residents, businesses, community groups and government agencies to work together to make spaces more comfortable, accessible, active and attractive.
Most importantly, through the collaborative nature of placemaking, it enables the community to feel connected to the space and want to be there. This results in improved safety, improved physical and mental health, increased visitations to the area and local businesses, and the community having sense of ownership over the space.
For all local government staff including elected members