Placemaking is a collaborative process focused on strengthening communities by creating welcoming, inclusive spaces that resonate with people. It involves a shared responsibility, bridging gaps across community boundaries, disciplines, and government agencies. In Joondalup, placemaking starts with the community’s engagement and a commitment to enhancing well-being through thoughtful design of vibrant places.
Joondalup’s vision for vibrant places
The dynamic growth of Joondalup City Centre is a key priority for the City. Efforts are concentrated on improving civic spaces to ensure they are lively and engaging, driven by the activities of residents, community groups, and the delivery of impactful projects and events. The City has adopted a Place Activation Framework that revolves around shared responsibility for local placemaking. This includes:
- Place Activation Strategy: defines the 'why' and 'how' of placemaking across Joondalup, utilising community vision to guide the City’s activation plans. These plans align investments with the specific needs and opportunities of each place.
- Joondalup City Centre Place Activation Plan: this plan serves as a blueprint for delivering projects that align City investments with community needs, ensuring efforts are directed towards initiatives that provide substantial benefits for the City Centre and its residents.
Supporting community placemakers
The City offers various resources to aid community groups and businesses in placemaking:
- Communities In-Focus Program: Communities in-focus is a capacity building program benefitting community organisations and groups who are active in the City of Joondalup. Communities in-focus workshops and events engage guest speakers, facilitators and experts on a range of relevant topics. To find out about current Communities in Focus events visit the visit our Events page.
- Community Funding Program: the Community Funding Program provides financial support to incorporated community groups to conduct projects, programs, events or activities that benefit the City of Joondalup community. Find out about the current Community Funding Program.
- Sponsorship funding: available for community events that benefit the local area. To find out more visit our Sponsorship page.
- Collaboration with Town Team Movement: the City actively collaborates with this organisation to deliver targeted placemaking programs and events. The City of Joondalup has a local Town Team, Heartbeat Joondalup. To find out more, visit Heartbeat Joondalup social media channels, Facebook and/or Instagram.
Get involved in shaping our community
Join us to actively shape our community. Your involvement through groups or specific initiatives helps create enjoyable spaces where everyone’s contribution matters. To participate in our placemaking efforts and truly make a difference, contact the City’s Economic Development on 9400 4000.
Community event organiser requirements
Organising an event is an exciting way to engage with placemaking in Joondalup. To ensure a smooth planning process, it’s important to start by contacting the City. This initial conversation is essential for collaborating with you to secure all necessary approvals, permits, or bookings. Typically, this process can take between two to four weeks, depending on the size and scope of your event. For more details, including our Public Event Guide, please visit our Public Events (Approvals) page.
More information and contact
For more information on placemaking, please contact the City on 9400 4000 or business@joondalup.wa.gov.au.