Chatswood District Plan

Hawkridge Entertainment Services recently developed the Chatswood District Plan, a strategic initiative designed to strengthen the night-time economy. The strategy aims to create new opportunities for local businesses, cultural organisations and the wider community.

Our Role

We worked closely with local businesses and key stakeholders to develop a structured and data-driven approach to activating Chatswood Mall and its surrounds. Our work included:

Strategic Planning & Business Intelligence analysing local economic data, foot traffic patterns and consumer trends to inform decision-making.
Creating a Night-Time Economy Strategy and roadmap for extended trading hours, cultural activations and safe late-night experiences.
Facilitating collaboration between local businesses, government agencies and cultural institutions to drive coordinated outcomes.
Crafting innovative activations, including pop-up bars, live performances and visual installations to enhance Chatswood’s night-time appeal.

Project Outcomes

Our work helped position Chatswood as a leading Sydney destination for night-time activity, aligning with the NSW Government’s 24-Hour Economy Strategy. Key outcomes included:

A structured District Plan focused on business growth and cultural engagement.
A more coordinated marketing and events strategy to increase visitation.
Improved safety and accessibility through enhanced lighting, transport planning and public space management.
Stronger collaboration between local businesses and government to support ongoing economic development.

The NSW Government’s 24-Hour Economy Strategy is a state-wide initiative designed to unlock the economic and cultural potential of key urban centres by fostering a thriving night-time economy. The strategy focuses on boosting business activity, extending trading hours, improving public safety, and enhancing transport accessibility to create vibrant and sustainable precincts that cater to residents, visitors, and businesses alike. By supporting live music, cultural events, and late-night dining, the strategy aims to generate new job opportunities, drive tourism and position Sydney and its surrounding regions as dynamic, globally competitive 24-hour destinations. This approach ensures that the night-time economy is well-planned, inclusive and economically beneficial, aligning with broader government policies to stimulate growth and community engagement across NSW.

Chatswood District Plan – Delivering Impact

Through our expertise in entertainment strategy, business intelligence and venue planning, we helped unlock new opportunities for businesses and the community, ensuring a vibrant, sustainable and commercially successful Chatswood District Plan.

How we help

Hawkridge Entertainment Services provides a range of services for organisations including strategic analysis, feasibility development and business case writing. We are experts in the development of cultural infrastructure. Some of our recent projects are:

We deliver successful outcomes by finding solutions to complex issues. We listen to stakeholders and complete tasks in the timeframes required.

Other similar projects completed by Hawkridge Entertainment Services are available here.