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.
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 Can Play Advisory Group' (ECPAG) meetings. The inspiring members that make up ECPAG have provided ongoing...
‘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, looking to community, culture and art to help reshape or enhance underutlised...
Late-night Trading in Sydney
The City of Sydney is reviewing the rules that control trading hours and areas for businesses opening at night in Sydney. To assist with this review, Council commissioned JOC Consulting, Cred and Micromex to deliver an Engagement Strategy across the LGA. Services have...
Robin Wiles Park Upgrade
In partnership with Sprout Landscape Architecture, JOC Consulting was recently commissioned to plan, engage and develop a design for the upgrade of Robin Wiles Park at North St Marys. The project will require JOC Consulting to deliver a comprehensive and meaningful...
Engagement Pop-ups for Cultural Space across NSW
During the month of February, JOC Consulting is travelling across New South Wales to deliver 14 engagement pop-ups. In partnership with Left Bank Co, who are delivering stakeholder workshops, JOC Consulting has been commissioned by the NSW Government to undertake...
Jakarta Place Making Panel and Workshop
We delivered our first international place making workshop last week and it was a blast! JOC Consulting was invited by Conclave Wijaya and Ruang Arsitektur to speak and facilitate a workshop at CITY TALKS*. Our Director, John O'Callaghan, presented a short lecture on...
#ZigZagSyd comes to Devonshire Street!
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...
Cumberland Council Workshop
Starting off 2018, JOC Consulting was asked to facilitate an internal workshop with Cumberland Council’s Culture and Activation team. The workshop presented theory on place activation and its relationship to engagement. We shared insights from recently completed...
Engaging local traders to foster a diverse evening economy
JOC Consulting recently engaged businesses across Newtown, Glebe and Redfern on the City of Sydney’s newly launched Business Support Grant focussing on Night-time Diversification. The Grant offers up to $30,000 matched funding to support businesses delivering...
North Rocks Master Plan Community Engagement
JOC Consulting recently delivered engagement services for the City of Parramatta Council to identify community needs and aspirations for the North Rocks Park Precinct Master Plan. These services included a casual drop-in session for locals, a community workshop on...
Planning Australia’s Future Grid
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 commissioned...
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...
“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