
Penrith DCP Chapters Review
A full review of Penrith’s DCP 2014 is currently underway, resulting from the large amount of work being undertaken through the Penrith Local Strategic Planning

Blacktown Place Identity and Place Framework
In 2021 JOC Consulting was engaged by Blacktown City Council to prepare a Place Identity and Place Framework for the Blacktown City Centre, involving three

Ryde Resilience Plan 2030 Consultation
The City of Ryde is seeking community feedback on the Ryde Resilience Plan 2030, a groundbreaking action plan for resilience at a local government level. JOC Consulting has been

How to run a virtual workshop
Earlier this week we facilitated a virtual workshop for the Kingswood Place Plan with the awesome team at Penrith City Council. At JOC Consulting we’ve been engaging online

Our 2019 recap!
Our end of year recap video thanks to Bullet Studios! What a year we had! We worked on lots of exciting projects in 2019 with

Community Building and Activation in Perth
JOC Consulting strongly values working with inspiring clients, collaborators and unique communities across Australia. Over the past few months, it’s been exciting to commence work

The Future Hornsby Project (Update)
Our biggest project for 2019 has involved spending a lot of time in Hornsby and we’ve loved it! Earlier in the year, JOC Consulting was

Housewarming Events and WeChat Group
JOC Consulting was commissioned by Lendlease to collaborate with other awesome groups like Timbermill and Buzzbox, to deliver a range of community building activities at

Paul Keating Park, Bankstown
JOC Consulting has partnered with McGregor Coxall as part of the team who was commissioned by City of Canterbury Bankstown to engage the local community

Place Making for Green Neighbourhoods in Jakarta
In 2019, JOC Consulting continues to develop networks and share place making and planning expertise in Jakarta, Indonesia. We were excited to offer a place

Gunnedah Cultural Precinct Masterplan
Over the past few months, we’ve been working with Dunn & Hillam Architects on the Gunnedah Cultural Precinct Masterplan. It’s an exciting project that aims

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘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,