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...
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”....
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...
Nov 27, 2014 | Creative Cities, Economic Development, Urban Planning
Wow this is cool! Thanks DARCH (& the jury) for selecting me as Urban Provocateur 2014! An absolute honour in a City that has no shortage of good people doing great things! “Now in its third year, the DARCH Horse Awards recognise and celebrate outstanding...
Nov 14, 2014 | Architecture, Creative Cities, Economic Development, Urban Planning
I recently spoke to Peter Scott, at the ABC Gold Coast, about culture, creativity and placemaking. We also talked about the City’s new cultural precinct and its future impact on the cultural life of the Gold Coast. Listen to the full interview here or click...
Sep 29, 2014 | Creative Cities, Economic Development, Smart Phone, Social Media, Tactical Urbanism, Urban Planning, Urban Trends
Last week I attended the PIA QLD Conference on the Gold Coast and presented a talk titled ‘The City as a GIF: Where Every Second Counts’. In so many places around the world, there’s a growing convergence of digital tech in physical space. It’s...
