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Point Cook Town Centre Community Park.

Creating connections in the Heart of our Town Centre.

COMPLETED PROJECT

Project details

Suggested by: Susan

Project partner: Point Cook Action Group

Budget

$200,000.00

Votes

663 votes received


In Feb -Apr 2018 we ran a very successful Pop Up Park pilot in the heart of the town centre. Based on the learnings and success of the pilot, we are now looking to create a longer term Community park. 


Our working concept of the park includes: Astroturf, shade , festoon lighting, Community benches and planters. A cubby play element, a painted playful zebra crossing and modular and easily reconfigurable furniture. The idea being the elements are low maintenance, highly durable and the space easily configurable for events, movies and Community led and organic activity. 

The space will provide an outdoor focal point for our Community to connect in (55% of those surveyed made new connections) and help provide ongoing vibrancy and atmosphere for the surrounding traders.
This space will be utilised for markets, festivals, local arts and cultural and community activities that will showcase talents within the broader Community. There is the need to build resilience, strength and connections in a Community with over 160 ethnicities & one of the fastest growing in Victoria. The equipment will make up a kit for future activations that create community connection and enhance local economic activity.

COMPLETED PROJECT

Project details

Suggested by: Susan

Project partner: Point Cook Action Group

Budget

$200,000.00

Votes

663 votes received

Comments

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Davidnellis1963@gmail.com

15 Aug 2018

Good luck Susan, hope we get the park back

Project Owner

Susan M > Davidnellis1963@gmail.com

15 Aug 2018

Thank you David. It would be great to get the park back for our Community:-)

Neilrosh

15 Aug 2018

A lovely initiative that helps bring the community together

Project Owner

Susan M > Neilrosh

15 Aug 2018

Thank you. Let's hope with enough votes we can bring the park back.

David Ingham

15 Aug 2018

Great initiative, adds a bit of soul to the town centre!

Project Owner

Susan M > David Ingham

15 Aug 2018

Thank you David we thought so too.

Kimdunne

15 Aug 2018

So amazing as a pilot! Bring it back

Project Owner

Susan M > Kimdunne

15 Aug 2018

Thank you. We would love to. We hope we get enough votes to do so.

Imran

15 Aug 2018

We want Pop up park back. Thanks Sara and Susan for your effort and dedication to the community.

Project Owner

Susan M > Imran

15 Aug 2018

Thank you we would love it back too. Hopefully we will get enough votes to be successful.

Sumitra Puri

15 Aug 2018

We want to see our Park back.. Best of luck Sarah.. 💚

Project Owner

Susan M > Sumitra Puri

15 Aug 2018

Hello Sumitra it is Susan :-)
We would love the park back for our Community. Let’s hope we get enough votes.

Jasjeet

14 Aug 2018

Pop up park was a huge success. It was so lively and vibrant each time I visited. Would love to see it back permanently

Project Owner

Susan M > Jasjeet

15 Aug 2018

Thank you Jasjeet . Great to hear that you loved it. The proposal here is not for it to come back permanently but for it to come back for longer starting early Jan 2019 . Let’s hope we get enough votes to get it back.

Ms DVart

13 Aug 2018

A great initiative that filled me with joy every time I visited ! It felt like home and made living in point cook even more special . Please bring it back x

Project Owner

Susan M > Ms DVart

13 Aug 2018

We are certainly trying to bring it back. Thank you. So pleased that you felt the same way as us. Let's hope we get enough votes to make it a reality.

LudwinaD

13 Aug 2018

I think this was one of the most amazing local innovations I have ever seen. Well done. I really got to know the local area which was a great introduction after just moving in. I have now become a host with The Welcome Project and become a part of BizBuddyHub which is creating a community as I scale my startup.

Project Owner

Susan M > LudwinaD

13 Aug 2018

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. Let's hope we get sufficient votes to get the Park back next year.

Brett Carman

13 Aug 2018

Loved it last year. It was great to see so many local residents connecting in the center of our growing suburb

Project Owner

Susan M > Brett Carman

13 Aug 2018

Thank you Brett let's hope we get enough votes to get it back.

OmMom

13 Aug 2018

Loved the Pop-up Park and so did my kids! It really brought the community together. Needs to be on a more permanent basis.

Project Owner

Susan M > OmMom

13 Aug 2018

Thank you yes it really did help to connect our Community. Great that you are your kids loved it. So did we.

KerrieW

13 Aug 2018

PCPOPUP was fantastic & the community needs it back! Inclusive, engaging & for everyone, you could not pick a better project!

Project Owner

Susan M > KerrieW

13 Aug 2018

Thank you. We would love to get it back. Let's hope we get enough votes.

Liv_pc

13 Aug 2018

Point cook pop up park created a sense of focal point and belongings for the local residents. This is very important as Point Cook is still a new and developing suburb. This project was initiated by locals and for locals. Got my vote.

Project Owner

Susan M > Liv_pc

13 Aug 2018

Thank you. We agree such a new rapidly growing and developing suburb needs a place to connect and have fun.

KK

13 Aug 2018

I really enjoyed the Pop Up Park. It was a fun and family friendly space that could be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Project Owner

Susan M > KK

13 Aug 2018

Thank you we are really pleased that you enjoyed it.

Harley Collins

13 Aug 2018

This gets my vote. Such a good use of space.
Having visited the area since the pilot park finished the area seems lifeless. The park adds a great space for everyone

Project Owner

Susan M > Harley Collins

13 Aug 2018

Thank you Harley we loved the use of space too. Hopefully we can bring back this great space.

paulhard

13 Aug 2018

The pilot Pop-Up-Park earlier this year was a huge success with the Point Cook community, especially families. Therefore the concept of a permanent Pop-Up-Park at the Point Cook Town Centre is a proven concept and worthy of support from Pick My Project.

Project Owner

Susan M > paulhard

13 Aug 2018

Thank you Paul for your warm feedbackT.he proposed version here is from about mid Jan until the end of April. So not permanent but longer than before. Let's hope we get enough votes to get it back.

SilvanaM

13 Aug 2018

The Point Cook Town Centre Community Park gets my vote! This park will help community members and local businesses by creating a vibrant space for people to connect in our growing community. The pilot in Feb to Apr 2018 was a huge success and as a Point Cook resident and business owner, I would love to see a longer term community park in the Town Centre.

Project Owner

Susan M > SilvanaM

13 Aug 2018

Thank you for your vote and your complimentary words. We loved the vibrancy and energy too. Having a place to connect in such a new Community is so important. Hopefully it will be back again next year for longer.