Successful projects are shaped by teams who understand both planning complexity and community expectations. We embed IAP2-led engagement into the design and approvals process, combining digital platforms, visual storytelling and expert facilitation. The result is clearer understanding, stronger support and projects that move forward with certainty.
How can we help?
- Define a clear engagement pathway
- Translate complexity through storytelling
- Facilitate with technical insight
- Mitigate project and approvals risk
- Drive evidence-based outcomes
We design fit-for-purpose strategies aligned with project goals and statutory requirements to reduce delivery risk and support confident decision-making.
We use creative communications and digital tools to explain project benefits, broaden participation and build understanding.
As planners and designers, we lead workshops and forums that surface issues early and support technically sound decisions.
By identifying concerns before they escalate, we help avoid objections, redesign and delay, protecting approvals and delivery timelines.
We distil engagement data into clear, decision-ready reporting that informs approvals, policy refinement and investment decisions.
Our integrated services
-
Urban Design
-
Planning
-
Engagement
Detailed Design & Design Controls
- Facilitating design-led workshops to co-create visions and precinct frameworks.
- Translating community values into tangible design guidelines and built-form controls.
Visualisation
- Development of display collateral, exhibitions, and fact sheets that bring projects to life.
- High-quality 3D renders and diagrams to explain complex site layouts to non-experts.
Strategic Planning & Frameworks
- Alignment of engagement strategies with statutory requirements and state policy.
- Strategic advice on the planning implications of community and stakeholder feedback.
- Due diligence on "social licence" risks for prospective acquisitions or rezonings.
Planning Strategy & Approvals
- Coordination of engagement outcomes to support Development Applications and Scheme Amendments.
- Liaison with state and local government agencies to align engagement with regulatory expectations.
Engagement Strategy & Documentation
- Engagement strategies aligned with statutory requirements
-
Engagement and communication collateral
- Clear, plain-English project messaging
- Fact sheets, brochures and consultation material
- Visual storytelling and project graphics
- Media releases and public notices
- Exhibitions and display material
- Stakeholder mapping and risk analysis
- Consultation frameworks for policy, infrastructure and development projects
-
Outcomes reporting and consultation documentation
- Data analysis and insights reporting
- Decision-ready engagement reporting
Workshops & Collaborative Processes
- IAP2-accredited facilitation for Vision, Design, and Technical Workshops.
- Stakeholder and engagement workshops
- Elected member and executive briefings
- Industry and technical advisory group facilitation
- Reference group and steering committee facilitation
Stakeholder & Community Engagement
- Public meetings and information sessions
- Open days and community drop-in events
- Digital engagement platforms and online consultation
- Surveys, questionnaires and feedback tools
-
Targeted consultation for sensitive or high-risk projects
- Objection and issues management
- Response strategies for submissions and feedback
- Ongoing stakeholder management during approvals and delivery
Our experts at work
City of Nedlands Engagement
Our success stories
Having engagement specialists who actually understand the technical planning constraints meant our project vision was never lost in translation.
Local Government
Meet our experts
Cassie Barrow
I help my clients turn their aspirations into reality and meaningfully engage the community and stakeholders throughout the journey.
Meet our experts
Samantha Thompson
I guide complex projects from strategy to delivery - helping clients make confident decisions that create enduring places, connect communities, and deliver positive social outcomes for future generations.
Meet our experts
Elyse Saraceni
I help my clients navigate complexity with clarity, bringing people together to deliver practical, high-impact planning outcomes.
Meet our experts
Katherine Shirley
I help my clients shape places with confidence by bringing together clear planning advice, meaningful engagement and a genuine understanding of what communities value.
Meet our experts
Mark Bancroft
I help my clients create places with character and heart, using thoughtful design and collaboration to deliver outcomes that stand the test of time.
Looking for help with your next project?
Get the clear advice you need to unlock the full potential of your project.
GET IN TOUCHThinking about your next career move?
Come do work that matters, with a team that supports your growth.
Work With Us
