Placemaking should be a critical consideration in any development. When urban design is done well, it adds layers of interest and vitality to a project, produces healthy outcomes for users and residents, and creates a commercial edge in the marketplace. For developers, this distinguishes individual projects from competitors and translates to higher price points. It also enhances an organisation’s reputation in the community.
When
Tuesday 3 June
Time
9:30am - 5pm
Location
Ethos Urban, Level 4/180George St, Sydney
About the Course
The Placemaking & Urban Design course offers attendees a deep understanding of the theory behind placemaking and the key principles of successful place creation. It emphasizes why placemaking should be a priority in any development. Participants will also explore the social and economic benefits of placemaking and gain insight from regional and international best practice examples that demonstrate how value can be created through thoughtful design.
Who Should Attend
Anyone who seeks to deliver a quality urban outcome through development is encouraged to attend this course. This includes development managers, asset owners, town planners, architects, urban designers, landscape professionals, quantity surveyors, project managers, financiers, marketers and other industry professionals, whether working in the private sector or local government.
What You Will Learn
- The theory of placemaking and successful place creation
- Why urban design and placemaking needs to be on the agenda for any development
- Practical steps for when and how to apply place thinking
- The social and economic benefits that can be achieved
- Regional and international best practice examples of creating value through place and urban design
Course Speakers
Stefan Meissner
Director,
Ethos Urban
Angela Koepp
Principal,
Hatch
Andrew Hoyne
Founder/Principal,
Hoyne
David Moreton
Regional General Manager,
The GPT Group
Michele McSharry
Principal,
architectus
Saul Moran
Development Director, Planning & Design
Billbergia
Prof. Susan Thompson
Professor of Planning,
UNSW Associate Director,
City Futures Research Centre
COURSE FACILITATOR
Stephen McMahon
Director, Inspire Planning | UDIA NSW Past President
Stephen McMahon is a recognised planning and urban development professional with 30 years broad ranging experience and expertise in the establishment and management of planning and development projects and teams. He has been a member of the NSW Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) for over 20 years and in 2010 he was elected Councillor and has been a member of Council Executive, Treasurer and Vice President. Between 2020 – 2022 Stephen was President of the Institute. He is also a Registered Planner and Fellow of the Planning Institute of Australia. More broadly, also Stephen sits on Sydney Water’s Customer and Community Reference Group, Jemena Gas Networks Customer Council and the NSW Department of Planning’s Better Places Advisory Group.
Course Host
At Ethos Urban, we support our clients with planning, design, economics, engagement, social strategy, and project advisory & management services. Experts in our chosen field, we approach each project collaboratively to reduce project costs, detect risks earlier and help smooth out the approval path. We apply our experience in commercial, community infrastructure, education, government advisory, health, industrial, precincts, renewable energy, residential, retail, seniors living, and transport to name a few.
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TESTIMONIALS
A great informative course with a variety of information.
By Maria Tsavaris
Great insight from a diverse range of practitioners about the current trends and challenges of Sydney urban design.
By Leonard Wong
Great insights from very broad perspectives.
By Carina Melki