Mainstreet Australia Conference 2023: Key takeaways

The 2023 Mainstreet Australia Conference was held in Hobart from August 2 – 4 and shared updates and insights for retail precincts, business districts and town centres.

They have shared a document of key takeaways which includes an overview of:

• The rise of central social districts: Why CBDs are past their use-by date
• To BID or not to BID, that is the question for Australian Main Streets
• The placemaking agenda: What’s next?
• Embracing consumer behaviour trends to boost main street shopping
• From recession-proofing to revitalising: What are the latest insights and lessons from the UK high street taskforce?
• How can main streets adapt to the current cost of living money pressures to increase footfall and build long-term resilience?
• Leadership and confidence building for main street success
• From main street to main attraction: Building a brand that connects with your story

Download a copy of the key takeaways report here.