Delivering authentic, inclusive, and enjoyable places for people 

What are the strategies you can use to support authentic engagement and long-term community building?

How can buildings and precincts best respond to local environmental and social needs? 

What role can buildings play in shaping places?  

Placemaking and activation strategies are essential tools to achieve positive outcomes for places and people. But what is “placemaking” and what does it cover? This Insights session discusses successful placemaking strategies, including community building, arts, local identity and heritage, digital technology, design, planning and economic opportunities.

Speakers:

• Abbie Galvin FRAIA, NSW Government Architect
• Julia Suh, CEO and Founder, Paper Plain
• Joni-Amelia Trevaskis, Placemaking Manager, Stockland
• Chairperson: Andrew Hoyne, Principal, Hoyne  

Key learnings:

• Hear about projects, initiatives, tools and strategies to authentically engage with communities.
• Understand the social and economic benefits of successful placemaking strategies.
• Learn how to apply new methods in your projects, such as co-creation, community engagement, local analysis, social enterprise.