Oct 16, 2017 | Economic Development, Sustainability, Urban Planning, Urban Trends
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...
Dec 2, 2016 | Economic Development, Planner Tech, Social Media, Startup, Sustainability, Urban Planning, Urban Trends
The latest PlannerTech column looks at 3 trends happening in NSW (Australia) right now! These trends are set to impact on our overall experience of the city, but also on us as built environment professionals. After starting PlannerTech in 2013, this will be...
Sep 5, 2016 | Creative Cities, Economic Development, Planner Tech, Social Media, Sustainability, Urban Planning
Over the past few weeks, JOC Consulting has been working with David Lock Associates and Cred Consulting on a new Smart City Strategy for Newcastle (NSW). Newcastle City Council has commissioned the Strategy to investigate ways in which the region, and city, can be...
Apr 13, 2016 | Collaborative Consumption, Creative Cities, Economic Development, Sustainability, Urban Planning, Video
In partnership with Gehl Architects, Wollongong City Council (WCC) has developed ‘A City for People, Wollongong Public Spaces Public Life’, a draft strategy and action plan to revitalise and improve the City Centre. An important component of the Strategy...
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 20, 2014 | Creative Cities, Sustainability, Urban Planning
Last night I was invited by the City of Sydney to join the panel on Sydney’s first-ever cultural policy – Creative City! With a packed house and great line up of speakers, it was encouraging to see so many creative thinkers immersing themselves in the...
