Bayside, VIC
City in Victoria
Australia
Bayside, VIC engages local youth in parks planning with Buccaneers Playground Testing initiative
Bayside is upgrading 61 playgrounds by 2025 with the help of children aged 1 to 12. Parents enroll their children in the testing program at targeted parks. Virtual treasure maps focus tester attention on different areas of the playground. Scanned QR codes complete the treasure map and enter the tester in a drawing for movie tickets. Council officials will use survey responses for each playground to inform draft plans subject to additional feedback through the Bayside Have Your Say platform.
Bayside, VIC
Australia
Bayside, VIC simplifies the search for planning applications with new use for Civica Authority API
The council's planning and building website contains a simple bar for permit application searches. Entering the address or applicant ID number for an application brings up an easy-to-read page of results. Users learn a project's estimated cost, location, summary, and status in a single location. Bayside worked with Civica on using the Authority platform API to pull data from various document formats.
Bayside, VIC
Australia
Bayside, VIC tests smart parking system that combines new signage, ground sensors, and an app
The council approved the installation of 10 electronic parking signs near Church Street. Each sign displays open parking spaces tracked in real time by in-ground sensors. This pilot integrates signage and sensors with the UbiPark app to map parking vacancies based on commuter location. Bayside conducted a month-long consultation with 300 participants that informed the project.
Bayside, VIC
Australia
Bayside, VIC rewards residents for eco-friendly behaviors through the GreenMoney app
Bayside residents register for the GreenMoney app to participate in the program. The app issues points for completed challenges ranging from a recycling quiz to swapping a car trip for a bike ride. Accumulated points translate into discounts at Bayside attractions and shops. These incentives include food vouchers and free aquarium passes. Local businesses participate for free and attract new customers through their support for sustainability.
Bayside, VIC
Australia