Parramatta. Need for 24-hour focus

Parramatta City Council has been advised to establish a policy and regulatory framework that has a 24-hour focus in its drive to develop a night-time economy. “What is clear is that the established methods of policy, planning and management have not been wholly effective in creating diverse, vibrant and safe spaces,” said a UWS report. “Through a combination of imagination and judicious cultural planning, after-dark life in Parramatta can develop into a significant civic asset for residents and as a major locus of attraction for visitors.” The report, “After Dark. Cultural Planning and Governance of the Night Time Economy of Parramatta”, was prepared for council by the UWS Centre for Cultural Research.