Council surveys early morning habits

Brisbane City Council is asking residents about their experiences between four am and seven am to inform a new Dawn Economy Plan.

Plan targets parks and transport

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner says responses will help improve park facilities, pathways and public transport options in the early hours.

A thriving dawn economy exists

Schrinner said people are voting with their feet. They want to get up early, get out and about, and get active.

“People are voting with their feet. They want to get up early, they want to get out and about, and they want to get active.”

Research shows Brisbane leads early trading

University of Melbourne research fellow Dr Anna Edwards found Brisbane has one of the most active early morning trading hours in Australia.

Thirteen percent of cafes open early

About thirteen percent of Brisbane food and drink businesses are open between five am and six am, and by eight am about half are serving customers.

Opposition questions the survey

Council opposition leader Jared Cassidy said the survey was unnecessary, calling for investment in infrastructure like early transport and park lighting instead.

Survey closes November twenty-second

The Brisbane City Council survey will be open until midnight on November twenty-second to gather community input on early morning needs.