Wollongong's inner-city population is set to explode in coming years, with new housing developments seemingly on every corner.
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At the same time, an influx of small bars, music venues, arts spaces and restaurants will reshape the city's cultural footprint in hopes of turning the CBD into a thriving cultural hub.
Managing noise, and balancing the rights and responsibilities of both residents and cultural spaces, will be one of the key challenges soon to face the CBD.
Wollongong City Council is to host a forum on how to manage the impacts of live music and entertainment districts, one of the key points of the council's vaunted Cultural Plan.
The Live Music In The City talk, to be hosted by councillor Ann Martin, will hear from Frank Henry, who was key in developing such strategies for Brisbane and Sydney councils.
The cultural plan suggests reshaping how noise is managed and monitored in the city, to balance the rights of residents to peace and the rights of performers.
Suggestions included modifying planning certificates to alert prospective buyers to a property's proximity to live music or night-time activity, and preparing a clear policy between the council and police about dealing with noise complaints.
The Live Music In The City talk will be on Tuesday night at the council chambers. People interested in attending should register by emailing culturalservices@wollongong.nsw.gov.au.