Urban Planning and Community Engagement Practice

JOC Consulting is a specialist urban planning and community engagement consultancy operating from Surry Hills in New South Wales. The practice delivers placemaking, strategic planning and community consultation services across Australia. The firm works with local councils, state government agencies, property developers and private sector clients to create places that connect with community needs.

Planning and Engagement Services

The practice provides strategic planning services including place plans, masterplans and night-time economy strategies under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. JOC Consulting prepares cultural plans, resilience strategies and community development frameworks for councils and government agencies. The firm carries out community engagement programs including stakeholder consultation, deliberative processes and public participation activities for major developments and infrastructure projects.

• Town centre place plans and urban renewal strategies
• Night-time economy planning and cultural development strategies
• Community engagement design and facilitation services
• Strategic planning for heritage sites and public spaces
• Placemaking initiatives for transport precincts and community hubs

Government and Industry Experience

The team works extensively with NSW councils including Canterbury Bankstown, Penrith, Randwick, Hawkesbury and Burwood councils on strategic planning projects. JOC Consulting operates as a consultant to Transport for NSW programs including the Safer Cities initiative and Community Improvement District pilot schemes. The practice holds contracts with state government agencies including the Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner and Placemaking NSW for consultation and strategic planning services.

Service Coverage Areas

The firm serves councils and clients across New South Wales including the Sydney metropolitan area, Central Coast and regional centres. JOC Consulting covers projects from the Hawkesbury region to Wollondilly Shire and extends services to Queensland councils including Logan City Council. The practice works on projects spanning growth areas, established urban centres and coastal communities throughout eastern Australia.

Project Sectors and Specialisations

JOC Consulting specialises in community infrastructure projects including libraries, cultural centres and transport hubs. The firm prepares strategies for heritage precincts, coastal areas and mixed-use developments in urban renewal contexts. The practice covers night-time economy planning, youth engagement programs and safety initiatives for public spaces around transport infrastructure.