Fremantle, WA
City in Western Australia
Australia
Fremantle, WA and East Fremantle seek reductions in single-use cups with Our Kinds partnership
Local officials approved the partnership in anticipation of a 2023 state ban on single-use plastic coffee cups. Twelve shops across the two municipalities were recruited for the three-month pilot. Our Kinds supplies each shop with reusable cups, which are then offered to every customer. Reusable cups are used, washed, and returned to the shop at no cost to the customer or owner. QR codes on the cups are scanned upon return for data on program participation.
Fremantle, WA
Australia
East Fremantle, WA
Australia
Fremantle, WA mobilizes community to support struggling residents with Neighbour 2 Neighbour
Volunteers recruited by mailers and social media are assigned to isolated or in-need residents during lockdowns. Typical assignments included check-in calls, dog walking, and grocery deliveries. The city hosts a monthly Together Again Cafe that encourages safe socialization and activities at Fremantle Park Sports and Community Centre. Neighbour 2 Neighbour led to a local services map, support staff at the library, and quick-response grants for street-level projects.
Fremantle, WA
Australia
Fremantle, WA teaches residents how to reduce food waste with One Change at a Time pilot
Twenty Fremantle residents are eligible for a free online program through The Sustainable Community Club (SCC). An eight-week course teaches food preparation and consumption habits that minimize waste sent to the landfill. SCC and the council ask participants to audit waste bins throughout the pilot to evaluate their progress. Participating households are eligible for discounts at sustainable eateries and businesses in Fremantle.
Fremantle, WA
Australia
Fremantle, WA creates incentives for parking app use with Parking Smartz campaign
Fremantle offered a free month of off-street parking for new PayStay app users who completed one parking reservation during a three-week period. Parking Smartz participants also entered a drawing for a year of free parking by completing a survey about their app experiences. The council selected five winners for this grand prize. PayStay tracks availability at all of Fremantle's street and carpark spots and offers a touchless payment option.
Fremantle, WA
Australia
Fremantle, WA adjusts its Small Business Capacity Building Program for COVID-19 struggles
Council leaders leverage relationships with local and regional groups to help small businesses weather the pandemic. One-on-one mentoring from Business Foundations results in operational plans that withstand economic struggles. Specialized training sessions in creative fields and tourism are provided by Fullsky and Tourism Council WA. Additional free resources include access to the Fremantle Funding Finder tool and Fremantle Chamber of Commerce forums.
Fremantle, WA
Australia
Fremantle, WA finds affordable housing solution for homeless women with My Home project
The city council approved 18 one-bedroom units to be built on unused land from the state. My Home serves women aged 55 years and older without permanent homes. Fremantle selected a prefabricated housing design with modern amenities that requires only one day for construction. My Home buildings are slated for 15 years of occupancy before the land is returned to Western Australia.
Fremantle, WA
Australia
Fremantle, WA developed IntraMaps GIS to make public data more accessible
IntraMaps uses six modules including Properties, Aerial Imagery, and Heritage to define available filters. The system allows users to layer information on a city map ranging from historically significant trees to disabled parking. A click on any spot on the map shows information like bin collection days, elected officials, and property types.
Fremantle, WA
Australia