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 […]
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Category: Sustainability
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 us as built environment professionals. […]
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 commissioned the Strategy to investigate […]
‘A City for People’ Workshop | Wollongong
In partnership with Gehl Architects, Wollongong City Council (WCC) has developed ‘A City for People, Wollongong Public Spaces Public Life’, a draft strategy and action plan to revitalise and improve the City Centre. An important component of […]
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“. […]
Creative City – Sydney’s First-Ever Cultural Policy
Last night I was invited by the City of Sydney to join the panel on Sydney’s first-ever cultural policy – Creative City! With a packed house and great line up of speakers, it was encouraging […]
Teaching DIY Urbanism
I was recently contacted by Archi Ninja to write an article on the DIY Urbanism course I co-lectured with Laura Crommelin earlier in the year. The course titled ‘Contemporary Issues in Urbanism’ explored the DIY […]
Clovelly Road Better Block
On Sunday 27 October 2013 a group of passionate locals made Clovelly Road greener, safer and more human. The Road was temporarily changed by adding trees, tables, chairs, art, and music, encouraging the community to […]
Creativity and Innovation at Idea Bombing Sydney!
Like Idea Bombing Sydney on Facebook or follow on Twitter. Download the idea bombs here Idea Bombing Sydney Infographic #1 Last month I wrote about a new event I was co-organsing with the awesome Melinda […]
New event: Idea Bombing Sydney
RSVP via Facebook. There is so much is happening in Sydney at the moment! We have events, talks and a new strategy aimed at building the creative life of our city! Part meet-up and part […]