Nimbin Place Plan
Lismore City Council's Place Plan for Nimbin
A place plan captures community ideas and aspirations for the future of Nimbin and uses them to create a roadmap for the future use, activation and development of spaces. This includes a series of short, medium, and long-term actions that can be implemented by stakeholders at all levels.
Community Engagement
Various engagement activities and tools were delivered throughout the project to capture the diverse perspectives of the Nimbin community. Successfully discovering the wants, needs and insights of the local community was essential to creating a place plan that truly reflects Nimbin and continues the ongoing legacy of locally-led placemaking and community-driven action.
Community Priorities
The community voiced a clear need for more activities, resources, and youth spaces to adequately support hobby interests, and friendly interactions. It was evident that the youth of the Nimbin village sought safe and engaging ‘third places’ which are areas to socialise outside of their two main places; school and home.
Priority Projects
Priority projects highlighted in the Nimbin Place Plan include:
Allsop Park Proposed enhancements aim to improve the park’s accessibility, safety, and aesthetic appeal. Key improvements suggested during community consultations include adding more seating, increasing shade with additional greenery, and creating varied spaces for both structured and casual activities.
Peace Park |The revised plan for Peace Park retains the existing configuration of the park whilst increasing vehicular access
by providing a new access road connecting to 7 Sibley Street. This revised design provides opportunities for both active and passive recreation including the enhancement of the existing basketball court, skate park and playground area, all within the existing locations.
Nimbin Main Street Revitalisation A series of improvements have been outlined, focusing on increasing greenery, shade, seating, and visual interest through colour and art. This plan, endorsed by the Council, local businesses, and the Chamber of Commerce, proposes a multi-phase approach to transform Main Street into a welcoming and engaging environment for both locals and visitors.