Oct 10, 2015 | Creative Cities, Economic Development, Urban Planning
Over the coming weeks JOC Consulting will be working with JMD Design and Penrith City Council to develop concepts and final designs for a new park on High Street, Penrith. Earlier this year, Council endorsed the development of a permanent park at the western end of...
Oct 8, 2015 | Creative Cities, Photography, Photos, Planner Tech, Smart Phone, Social Media
Over the past few years, I’ve spoken about the value of instagram, the inspiration gained from its creative community and using it as a [new] tool for communication. I’m a big fan and was honoured when asked by Time Out Sydney to join other local...
Jun 27, 2015 | Creative Cities, Economic Development, Planner Tech, Social Media, Sustainability, Urban Planning
I’m excited to be working with Lake Macquarie City Council on their soon-to-be released Digital Economy Strategy. The Strategy focuses on making Lake Macquarie “a more connected and sustainable City through the increased use of digital technology”....
May 27, 2015 | Creative Cities, Urban Planning
On Monday night I was honoured to be a finalist at the 2015 NSW Creative Achievement Awards. Congratulations to all the finalists and the winners – Michael Rebelo, CEO, Saatchi & Saatchi Australia and Shaun Parker, Artistic Director, Shaun Parker &...
Apr 15, 2015 | Creative Cities, Economic Development, Urban Planning
I was recently invited by Pittwater Council to get involved with the delivery of the Mona Vale Place Plan, a new “tactical and action-oriented strategy focused on the community’s connection to place”. The role included a public panel, focusing on retail...
Feb 22, 2015 | Creative Cities
On the 3rd March, I’ll be joining Ryan Reynolds from Gap Filler and Marni Jackson from City of Sydney at the next Australian Institute of Architects Tuesdays@Tusculum panel… “Major urban renewal projects challenge the fabric of our cities. They are...