FAQs
What is the NSW Government Community Improvement District Pilot Program?
Clarence Valley Council is a successful recipient of the Community Improvement District (CID) Pilot Program, a $5.25 million multi-round grant program led by the NSW Government. The program will deliver trial CID pilots across NSW that test the viability of diverse governance models and strengthen local place economy.
CIDs are business-led place-based partnerships that bring businesses together to support and grow local economies, high streets, and centres. They enhance local trading environments, encouraging people to get out into their local neighbourhoods and retail centres to enjoy local goods, services, and activities on foot.
These trials will drive collaborative placemaking, involving property owners and local businesses in curating and growing local economies and improving local spaces, whilst accelerating public-private partnerships in centres across NSW.
Find more information at the NSW Government website(External link).
What is a CID?
A CID is specific to a defined local area. Once established, government, business, and the community work collaboratively to determine what the CID will set out to deliver, and how it will do so. The purpose of a CID is to complement and supplement, not replace, the responsibilities and efforts of other entities i.e. local councils. (Reference: Transport for NSW)
What is a placemaking approach?
Placemaking is about bringing different people together to make positive changes and create places that people love. Placemaking is a process that can strengthen the fabric of a neighbourhood or community. It builds social capital, resilience and connections.
What is the project location?
The project focuses on the Yamba CBD with a focus is on Yamba Street, Coldstream Street, Wooli Street, and surrounding areas.
See the map on the home page and in the image files for more information.