Harvest Digital Planning

Platform for Community Engagement and Stakeholder Management

Harvest Digital Planning operates as a digital platform provider serving the town planning and infrastructure development sector across Victoria. The firm specialises in community engagement technology through its Open Point platform, which combines stakeholder relationship management with digital consultation tools. The practice supports planning professionals in managing public participation requirements under the Planning and Environment Act 1987.

Digital Planning Services

The practice provides integrated community engagement and stakeholder management solutions for planning projects. Services include digital consultation platforms, stakeholder relationship tracking, and compliance reporting systems. The firm operates tools for public participation in planning processes, supporting requirements for community consultation under Victorian planning legislation.

• Interactive mapping tools for location-specific feedback collection
• Survey and polling systems for community input on planning proposals
• Stakeholder database management and communication tracking
• Reporting systems for planning authority compliance requirements
• Task management for engagement follow-up activities

Technology Platform and Tools

Open Point serves as the firm's unified platform for managing community voices and stakeholder relationships throughout project lifecycles. The system includes form builders, social mapping functions, quick polling tools, and discussion forums. The platform maintains audit trails and generates reports to support governance and compliance with planning consultation requirements.

• Timeline tracking for complete engagement activity records
• Advanced search capabilities for stakeholder and project data
• Email and SMS communication tools with automatic linking
• Data import functions for legacy system migration
• Integration tools including Outlook connectivity

Service Areas and Client Base

The firm serves local and state government agencies, infrastructure providers, and utility companies across Victoria. Client sectors include transportation authorities, energy companies, mining operations, and planning departments. The practice supports over 750 organisations in managing community engagement and stakeholder relationships for planning and infrastructure projects.

Industry Applications

Open Point supports planning projects across multiple sectors requiring community consultation. The platform addresses stakeholder complexity in infrastructure planning, resource development, and government decision-making processes. Applications include development approvals, strategic planning initiatives, and major project assessments requiring extensive public participation.