22 February 2023: Think outside the pizza box with COIN South

An 18-30 City Vibrancy Think Tank was facilitated by COIN South to build on the feedback we receive to develop ideas for Council and stakeholders to consider taking forward.

During SIT O Week, twenty-two participants aged from 18 to 30 years old tested ideas from our previous engagement and co-design solutions for a more vibrant city around four main themes: Youth activities / meeting spaces, Night Life, City Environment and Transports. A human library with experts from both private and public sectors was present to inform the process while leaving complete free reign to the young persons. Thanks to those who have made this event a success!

At the end of the session, each groups presented ideas that were definitely "out of the pizza box": A night food market, an event platform dedicated to youth events, a renting app matching community group and landlords... Some of these projects will be orientated to existing organisations or supported for business launch while some others may be directly used for Council's next Long-term plan strategy. COIN South is currently working on a report with key recommendations to inform Council and key stakeholders, this will be published at a later date and added to the Documents section of this page.

Do you have a great community project for 18-30 and need some fundings for it?

The Community Wellbeing Fund supports projects that align with our Council's vision "Our city with heart - He Ngākau Aroha".

Apply for funding here

Are you a keen entrepreneur? Will your project benefit 18-30 years old?

Contact the team at COIN South to talk about your business, venture or project idea and get feedback from their innovator network.

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