Small project, big impact
Submissions for the Community Place Project 2026–27 are now open!
Do you have an idea for a small project that could make a big difference in your local area? We'd love to hear it.
In previous rounds, local ideas have been brought to life through murals, street libraries, public art and other projects that celebrate local character and bring people together.
We're looking for small-scale, practical projects that have local support and create positive outcomes for the community.
Share your idea by 30 September 2026.
Project submission 💡
Everyone is welcome to apply — individuals, schools, traders, and community groups.
If you have a great idea, we’ll help bring it to life. We'll choose two to four projects based on how well they align with the selection criteria.
Submit your idea using the form below.
Before you start
- Make sure you've read the program’s Terms and Conditions and the selection criteria.
- If you need a hard copy of the submission form, please contact our Engagement team.
Got questions?
- Check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
- Or contact our City Design team.
Selection criteria ✅
- Your idea will make a positive difference — by helping people connect, enjoy the space, or making it more beautiful.
- Your idea has backing from local community members or organisations, or the land and property owner.
- Your idea is simple to put into action and can use existing resources or community help.
- Your idea makes the most of the available budget and delivers strong community benefits for the money spent.
- Your idea brings something new, different, or imaginative to the space.
- You’ve thought about how you or others in the community would like to be involved in making the project happen.
- Your idea supports our goal of creating welcoming, accessible, and safe public spaces — as outlined in Action 5.1 of the Placemaking Strategy.
Your ideas, coming to life ✨
In the first round of the Community Place Project (2024–2025), we received 31 creative submissions. Five projects were selected and delivered in Caulfield North, Bentleigh, Elsternwick, Glen Huntly and Patterson.
The second round (2025–2026) ran from 1 to 28 September 2025. We received 19 submissions, and two projects were selected for delivery in Carnegie and McKinnon.
Explore the map below to see the projects, or read the full engagement summary for each round.
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