Jun 2, 2018 | Creative Cities
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...
Jan 19, 2018 | Architecture, landscape architecture, place making
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...
Sep 16, 2016 | Creative Cities, Economic Development, Urban Planning
John was recently invited to speak on a panel, Composing Cities: Art in Public Space, hosted by SAMAG as part of their monthly seminar series. The sold out event discussed ways in which public art has meaning in contemporary society and the controversy involved with...
Mar 23, 2016 | Architecture, Tactical Urbanism, Urban Planning
JOC Consulting is excited to be working with Archrival and Transport for NSW to deliver a ‘Kit of Parts’ for activating underutilised space during the construction of the CBD and South East Light Rail projects. The ‘Kit of Parts’, known as...
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...