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…
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 Strategy will build on existing…
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 NSW Government's Future Towns Program.…
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)…
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…
Resilient Sydney Stakeholder Workshops
Did you know that if something should happen to our ports, Sydney is 9 meals away from starvation? Or that we're twice as intolerant as Melbourne despite 36% of our…
Sydney Creative Hoardings Program
At JOC Consulting we are big supporters of a more creative Sydney and were honoured when our Director, John O'Callaghan, was invited to participate in the recent 'Site Works' Assessment…
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…
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…
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Kit of Parts | Transport for NSW
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…