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 for a while but this…
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…
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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…
JOC YEAR IN REVIEW | 2016
We've had a big year at JOC with a growing team of incredible people and exciting projects to match. Thanks to everyone who we've had the pleasure of working with…
PlannerTech: 3 trends to watch in 2017
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…
Panel: Art in Public Space
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…
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Smart City Strategy Engagement | Newcastle
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…
A new plaza for Hurstville CBD
Georges River Council (previously Hurstville City Council) is creating a new urban plaza in the heart of Hurstville. The new 'Hurstville Central Plaza' will include Diment Way and the building (to…
Day 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 Day Street, Colyton.…
Article: Australia’s newest Smart City
My latest article for the Planning Institute of Australia's New Planner magazine looking at Australia's newest Smart City - Lake Macquarie. Extract - "The ‘Lake Mac Smart City, Smart Council Digital…