• Update — Round two projects selected

    Thank you to everyone who shared their ideas in round two of the Community Place Project. Submissions were open for four weeks, from 1 to 28 September 2025.

    During this time, we invited ideas for projects that would make neighbourhoods more inviting, creative, and connected.

    We received 19 submissions, and three projects were selected to deliver improvements in Murrumbeena, Bentleigh, and McKinnon.

    See the link below for more about these projects — and we’ll keep you updated as they progress.

    Engagement summary  

Small project, big impact

The Community Place Project is all about creating vibrant, welcoming spaces in Glen Eira’s activity centres — our busy local hubs where people meet, shop, and access local services.

Through this initiative, we support small, community-led projects that make a big difference. Each project is designed to reflect local needs and interests, helping to enhance public spaces so they are safe, inclusive, and enjoyable for everyone.

Our first round (2024–2025) brought creative ideas to life, turning community vision into real improvements across Glen Eira.

Your ideas, coming to life ✨

In the first round of the Community Place Project (2024–2025), we received 31 creative submissions. From these, five projects were chosen and delivered — bringing colour, connection, and new life to Glen Eira. Explore the map below to see these completed projects.

The second round (2025–2026) ran from 1 September to 28 September. We received 19 submissions, and three exciting projects will deliver improvements in Murrumbeena, Bentleigh, and McKinnon. We’ll share updates as these projects progress.

Round two

See the 2025–2026 projects and engagement summary

Round one

See the 2024–2025 projects and engagement summary

Project map 📍

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.

Project submission 💡

Everyone is welcome to apply — individuals, schools, traders, and community groups. If you have a great idea, we’ll help you 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

Got questions?

  • Check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
  • Or contact the City Transport and Place team using the details above for more information.

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