Projects
Our projects create long-lasting impact by combining visionary planning with robust engagement.
We help local councils, state governments, property developers and private companies create great places that connect with the heartbeat of communities.
Sydney Metro Place Activation
JOC Consulting, in partnership with RobertsDay and The Space Agency, has been commissioned by Sydney Metro and Landcom to develop the Sydney Metro Northwest Interim Activation Framework and Strategy. The project will focus on delivering short term, temporary...
‘After Dark in the Junction’ Demonstration Events
Over the past few weeks, we've been working with Waverley Council to deliver a series of activations as demonstration projects for the draft Evening, Culture and Entertainment Strategy. In partnership with Cred Consulting, Authority Creative and with support from...
Towards a new busking policy for Sydney
The Council of the City of Sydney (The City) recognises the “life and colour buskers bring to the local area, from playing music, singing and dancing to all sorts of performances that entertain the public”. In supporting the busking culture and ensuring the safety of...
Wingham Place Making Project
Working on the Wingham Place Making Project has been one of the biggest highlights of 2017 so far. With a proactive Chamber of Commerce backed by strong leadership from Council and many passionate locals, we really couldn't have gotten any luckier! At JOC we...
Making Spaces Assessment Panel
Our Director, John O’Callaghan, was recently invited to Chair the Western Sydney Making Spaces Initiative Assessment Panel for Create NSW. The Making Spaces Initiative will provide funding (up to $60,000) to enable professional artists and arts organisations to create...
Newcastle Smart City | #HunterIQ Facilitation
At JOC Consulting we're excited to be working with Newcastle City Council on their Smart City Strategy. Last year we delivered the community and stakeholder engagement and this year we're helping facilitate a series of 'Innovation Quarterly' (IQ) events. IQ is an open...
Sydney Street Design Palette
In collaboration with Sprout Landscape Architecture, JOC Consulting was recently commissioned by Penrith City Council to develop a ‘palette’ of urban interventions for an aged retail strip at Sydney Street, St Marys. The project formed part of a pilot program, Local...
Youth Engagement Toolbox, Lendlease
How much do we actually know about youth culture? Or what they want and need when we design their places and build their communities? JOC Consulting has been commissioned by Lendlease to develop a Youth Engagement Toolbox that identifies what youth want and...
Planning for Creative Industries | GSC
JOC Consulting recently provided advice to the Greater Sydney Commission (Central District) regarding planning considerations for the creative industries. The GSC asked for an overview of current legislation affecting the creative industries and recommendations as it...
Panel: The Future of Retail
I was recently invited to speak on a panel hosted by Meld Studios, to explore the Future of Retail. I joined Teresa Giuffrida and Remo Giuffré as fellow panelists with Sasha Abram facilitating the night's discussion and Kimberley Crofts as sketchnoter. The...
Community Garden Policy & Guidelines
Over the past few weeks, JOC has been partnering with Cred Community Planning to engage Community Garden Committees, on behalf of the City of Sydney, and ask for their feedback on the new Community Garden Policy and Guidelines, now on public exhibition. If you have...
Lake Macquarie Digital Economy Strategy
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". The...
Mona Vale Place Plan | Expert Panel & Workshop
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 and...
Macarthur Heights Community Development Strategy
Over the past few weeks I've been working on a Community Development Strategy (CDS) for Macarthur Heights, a new development 60km from the Sydney CBD. The project was commissioned by UrbanGrowth NSW (Landcom) in partnership with UWS Campbelltown and focuses on...
Thornton Community Development Program
Interested in building community? Or know anyone who is? I recently completed a Community Development Program (CDP) for Thornton, Penrith, and UrbanGrowth NSW is now looking for a facilitator to deliver the framework over the next 2 years! "The CDP at Thornton, North...
Creative Warringah Inspiration Workshop
Last week I facilitated an Inspiration Workshop for Warringah Council aimed at building on the current interest in place making and inspiring a more collaborative and creative approach to Council process. The Workshop incorporated community input from the Creative...
“The project was delivered successfully – in scope, in budget and on time. What’s more, you and your team were an absolute pleasure to work with and so my sincere thanks.” – Member of the Australian House of Representatives