Training for your team

Does your team need a common urban design and placemaking platform?

Image: during this course walking tour we came across an expert on City Square. He gave us an impromptu briefing on the history of this significant space for Melbourne. 

Urban design and placemaking is inherently multidisciplinary and collaborative. One of the challenges in implementation is the reliance on many people and disciplines. We have to "cross the silos'! At Placefocus we provide training options to support your team working together to deliver organisational outcomes. 

"I found it important that there was a cross section of our Council attending your course. As you clearly insisted, the best examples of placemaking models are the outcome of a democratic process in which we exercise our dis-ability to listen. In this sense I was equally surprised to acknowledge that the “voices and views” of my colleagues had found a way of entering my essay of the Mall. So thank you Andrew! Your course did have an impact on me!" Elio Gatti, Gosford City Council In-House Course, June 2012.

1. Two day "in-house" corporate course

This course is ideal for teams seeking an intense platform for delivery of urban design and placemaking. We align learning (amongst colleagues) with organisational goals.  This cost effective model (from $200/person) enables participants to share experiences. Ultimately, transferring knowledge immediately back into their working roles. 

"Well presented, passionate, enthusiastic and enjoyable" Ron Piper, Project Director - Urban Development at Sunshine Coast Regional Council, One Day course for UDIA, Brisbane 2012

2. Three hour Launchpad

The Launchpad is targeted to people who may not be able to afford two days for training. It provides a ‘fast-tracked’ learning session, which focuses on the “what” and “why” of urban design.

Through a combination of presentations, photos and videos, individual/group work and facilitated discussion, the Launchpad will challenge thinking and accelerate implementation with examples of key trends being delivered nationally and internationally. Feedback from participants in this Launchpad module includes:

• Recommended: challenges thinking and paradigms;
• Eye opening: shows the possibilities for places in our own area;
• Applicable: relevant for day to day decisions;
• Engaging: great use of multi-media, humour and local examples; and
• Awesome: the reason I put my hand up for Council was to achieve change and this gave me hope that I can achieve it.

3. Online learning for your team

Online learning is idea for teams which can't afford to have the whole team away from work or the travel costs of our public course. We include free weekly webinars for organisations who have three or more participants undertaking the same online course. We join your team's weekly meeting and present the course notes, facilitate discussion and answer questions.We offer a four week online course - efficient and interactive training which is available anywhere and anytime   A self paced and interactive learning experience. $599.00 per person ex GST

"Andrew spent a lot of time being available to answer questions online and provide interesting information." Dianne Cowen, Planner, Online June 2012.

4. Placefocus Embed 

This service is ideal for people seeking to embed Placemaking and and Urban Design into their organisation. Placefocus Enabling provides competitive advantage by building urban design and placemaking capacity through business wide implementation. For commercial organisations this can enhance market position.  For public sector agencies it can assist in the delivery of government outcomes.

Please contact Andrew Hammonds directly for more information - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .