Urban Activation

Applications now open for the Urban Activation Project

Do you think you need a place for people to sit? Do you think your verge needs greening? Do you think you can create a destination for people?

Then the Urban Activation Project is for you. The Urban Activation Project is worth $250,000.

The project must provide infrastructure that supports the activation of places, improve community amenity and attract markets / events. Examples of projects may include public art, community art, street furniture, lighting, community gardens, greenways, streetscapes, parklets, smart technology / smart city applications, environmental solutions, graffiti and crime prevention support, outdoor dining, bollards, etc.

Applications close at 3pm on 30 November 2017 and must be made to business.marion@marion.sa.gov.au.

Download an Expression of Interest form.

View our Urban Activation Project guidelines.

Want more information or have questions? Come to one of our information sessions:

Urban Activation Project Information Sessions

Wednesday 27 September, 4.00 – 5.00pm, Cove Civic Centre. Book now.

Tuesday 17 October 2017, 9.00 – 10.00am, Cove Civic Centre. Book now.

Thursday 19 October, 4.00 - 5.00pm, COMmunity Pod @ Tonsley. Book now.

Monday 13 November, 9.00 – 10.00am, Cove Civic Centre. Book now.

Thursday 23 November, 2.30 - 3.30pm, COMmunity Pod @ Tonsley. Book now.

How to activate Public Spaces

Thursday 14 September, 5.00 - 6.30pm, COMmunity Pod @ Tonsley. Book now.

Tuesday 31 October, 9.30 – 11.00 am, Cove Civic Centre. Book now.

Art in Public Place and other Creative Infrastructure

Monday 11 September, 9.30 - 10.30am, Cove Civic Centre. Book now.

Thursday 2 November, 4.30 - 5.30pm, COMmunity Pod @ Tonsley. Book now.