Building a better night-time economy with our community
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What would encourage you to shop, dine, or socialise locally in the evenings?
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- Night Food Market-European Deli and Dessert Wonderland (think churros, crepes, artisanal ice cream, specialty coffee) German, Austrian, French, Italy.
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- Night Food Market – Middle-Eastern Street Food Night (Lebanese, Israeli, Moroccan, Turkey, Iraq, UAE etc.)
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- oNight Food Market – Asian Street Food Night (Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Malaysian etc.)
Douglas street St Ives
- more restaurants with different cuisines that would be open till at least 11 pm, kitchen closing at 10. Having village shops open till later
MC
- Have casual babysitting at the local childcares during evenings. Open a wine bar next to it. Keep Lindfield KFC open for longer.
MC
- Have casual babysitting at the local childcares during evenings. Open a wine bar next to it. Keep Lindfield KFC open for longer.
How can we better serve families, seniors, and young people?
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- Sunset Concert Series": Free or low-cost concerts featuring local bands (School; Brass, Marching; classical ensembles, jazz groups, or world music.
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- St Ives Showgrounds: Car Shows, Equestrian events, Woodchopping Competition, Silent Disco Cinema Viewers wear headphones for the movie's audio.
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- Village precincts (Nth, Sth. & Turramurra, West Pymble, Gordon, Lindfield, Wahroonga etc. – Lantern Festivals / Light Installations / Christmas Lights
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- Family Bike Rides - encouraging participants to decorate bikes with lights and do a set circuit (s) at night.
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- Picnic & Film: In a park, encourage BYO picnics or have local food vendors. Add pre-show entertainment like live music or local talent shows.
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- Golden Jubilee Field - "Dark Skies" Stargazing & Astronomy Events – Partner with local astronomy groups or universities (e.g., Macquarie University)
What types of evening entertainment does our community need?
Douglas street St Ives
- live music either in restaurants or in the Ovals/beer garden/outdoor cinema
AC
- Live music! A singer playing at a pub/bar creating a cool atmosphere, a fun cover band, or even karaoke. Something that you can’t experience at home.
NN
- We need a Beer Garden as well as a pub, something where young & old can gather for a drink and catch up. We need it to be minutes from public transpo