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Metro Wollongong Precinct Study
JOC Consulting was commissioned by the Department of Planning and Environment to deliver the Metro Wollongong Precinct Study. The purpose of the independent study was to provide a framework for collaborative action. It is an invitation for key stakeholders to work...
Hornsby Local Strategic Planning Statement Stakeholder Engagement
JOC Consulting is excited to be working with Hornsby Shire Council on getting the community involved in developing a values-driven and evidence-based Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS). Council is currently preparing the LSPS that will outline the future vision...
Yackandandah Place Plan
Yackandandah is a unique town with a strong community spirit. Wanting to set a sustainable and visionary direction for the future, Indigo Shire Council has commissioned JOC Consulting and Habitat Planning to develop a Place Plan for Yackandandah. The Place Plan will...
Mobile Vending and Outdoor Markets Feasibility Study
JOC Consulting has been commissioned to deliver a Feasibility Study on mobile vending and outdoor markets across the Waverley Local Government Area (LGA). We have teamed up with SGS Economics and Planning to explore the economic impact on brick and mortar businesses,...
Local Character Symposium
The Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) is currently working on a range of initiatives to support a stronger focus on local character at all levels of the planning system. This includes a series of events showcasing best practice planning outcomes and how...
Northern Beaches Arts & Creativity Strategy
JOC Consulting has been commissioned to assist with the development of a new Arts and Creativity Strategy for Northern Beaches Council. The Arts and Creativity Strategy will build on existing initiatives and policy directions from each of the former Councils prior to...
Dungog Place Making Strategy
In late 2017, JOC Consulting was commissioned by Dungog Shire Council to develop a Place Making Strategy for Dungog Town Centre as part of the NSW Government's Future Towns Program. JOC implemented an immersive approach to research and the engagement to ensure the...
Inclusive Playspaces Facilitation
Over the past few months, JOC Consulting has been assisting the NSW Government's Office of Open Space and Parklands with facilitation services for their 'Everyone Can Play Advisory Group' (ECPAG) meetings. The inspiring members that make up ECPAG have provided ongoing...
‘Art and About Sydney’ Assessment Panel
At JOC Consulting we're passionate about embedding creativity throughout our engagement and strategic projects. We're also big advocates for urban exploration and creative place making, looking to community, culture and art to help reshape or enhance underutlised...
Late-night Trading in Sydney
The City of Sydney is reviewing the rules that control trading hours and areas for businesses opening at night in Sydney. To assist with this review, Council commissioned JOC Consulting, Cred and Micromex to deliver an Engagement Strategy across the LGA. Services have...
Robin Wiles Park Upgrade
In partnership with Sprout Landscape Architecture, JOC Consulting was recently commissioned to plan, engage and develop a design for the upgrade of Robin Wiles Park at North St Marys. The project will require JOC Consulting to deliver a comprehensive and meaningful...
Engagement Pop-ups for Cultural Space across NSW
During the month of February, JOC Consulting is travelling across New South Wales to deliver 14 engagement pop-ups. In partnership with Left Bank Co, who are delivering stakeholder workshops, JOC Consulting has been commissioned by the NSW Government to undertake...
Jakarta Place Making Panel & Workshop
We delivered our first international place making workshop last week and it was a blast! JOC Consulting was invited by Conclave Wijaya and Ruang Arsitektur to speak and facilitate a workshop at CITY TALKS*. Our Director, John O'Callaghan, presented a short lecture on...
#ZigZagSyd comes to Devonshire Street!
In partnership with Archrival, JOC Consulting is excited to be working with Transport for NSW, this time to bring #ZigZagSyd to Devonshire Street, Surry Hills. Similar to our installation at Meeks Street, Kingsford, ZigZag aims to activate unused space, improve...
Cumberland Council Workshop
Starting off 2018, JOC Consulting was asked to facilitate an internal workshop with Cumberland Council’s Culture and Activation team. The workshop presented theory on place activation and its relationship to engagement. We shared insights from recently completed...
Engaging local traders to foster a diverse evening economy
JOC Consulting recently engaged businesses across Newtown, Glebe and Redfern on the City of Sydney’s newly launched Business Support Grant focussing on Night-time Diversification. The Grant offers up to $30,000 matched funding to support businesses delivering...
JOC YEAR IN REVIEW | 2017
What a year! So many highlights and many more exciting projects! It's been an honour collaborating with our clients and partners, working on metropolitan and regional projects, and learning from places like Adelaide, Vienna, Milan, Singapore, Hobart, Newcastle and...
North Rocks Master Plan Community Engagement
JOC Consulting recently delivered engagement services for the City of Parramatta Council to identify community needs and aspirations for the North Rocks Park Precinct Master Plan. These services included a casual drop-in session for locals, a community workshop on...
Planning Australia’s Future Grid
In September 2016, a powerful storm caused major blackouts across South Australia and got many people interested in the security of Australia's electricity supply. Following these events a major Australian company tapped JOC Consulting on the shoulder and commissioned...
Sydney Metro Place Activation
JOC Consulting, in partnership with RobertsDay and The Space Agency, has been commissioned by Sydney Metro and Landcom to develop the Sydney Metro Northwest Interim Activation Framework and Strategy. The project will focus on delivering short term, temporary...