The Minns government is spending millions of dollars on street festivals to boost ailing suburban retail precincts, while also encouraging people back into the office.
Arts Minister John Graham might have ditched his business shirt and tie for Randwick Council’s Spot On Festival, but he still looked overdressed next to the two masked figures in neon-striped bodysuits.
Graham said government efforts to boost suburban shopping precincts was not at odds with “encouraging” workers back into the office.“We can have vibrant local main streets and thriving central business districts, but both need to evolve,” he said. “Local main streets need more flexible use and CBDs need to reinvent themselves to give people reasons to go there.”
“What we’ve seen with hybrid work is a reduction in the amount of time people spend commuting, which opened up more time to do fun things,” she said. Randwick Mayor Philipa Veitch said the Spot On festival, which will be held every Thursday night until October 24, provided a place for staff coming off shift at nearby hospitals to grab a meal and listen to live music, while also supporting local musicians and performers.“It’s a win-win for local workers and businesses, residents and performers, and we expect there’ll be demand for more,” she said.
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