In 60 seconds with Project Manager Scott Newton, resident expert on facilitation and innovation, we lift the hood to find out what makes him tick. CLICK ON TITLE TO READ MORE

We chat to one of our Project Directors about the important role of engagement in the master planning process, and some practical ways to get people involved. One effective approach is through the use of the 'charrette' - an effective design and feedback planning tool.
CLICK ON TITLE TO READ MORE

Our experience and research has shown that many projects realise the greatest benefits by engaging early and widely, integrating community and stakeholder engagement and communication throughout the life cycle of the a project or program. Here we show you 5 ways engagement can help you achieve better outcomes. CLICK TITLE TO READ MORE

Toni Rankin, kind and gracious friend, proud and doting mother and wife, accomplished journalist, and go-to consultant, sadly passed away on 26 December, 2017. 

Her loss is felt by many hundreds of people including the KJA family, her best friends and workmates from past roles, and most importantly her loving family.  

Having arrived in Sydney on 12th October and starting work at KJA four days later, this life-long Londoner has been struck by the similar challenges these two global cities face. On everything from aviation capacity, to managing the need for increased densities, from the requirements for placemaking, right through to broadband capacity and everyone's favourite debate about car parking, Londoners and Sydneysiders are united in a shared need to face up to the challenges that are common across major global cities in the 21st century. CLICK TITLE TO READ MORE

The newly passed Environmental Planning and Assessment Bill (2017) introduces some significant changes for the way communities are consulted on development proposals. Developers, government, NGOs – in fact anyone with an interest in developing infrastructure needs to take notice of these changes. CLICK ON HEADING TO READ MORE

The KJA team is often asked to present at events both in NSW and in Victoria. One such event was held last month in Sydney, on the topic of Engagement Professionals as Influencers. In this extract of a presentation by Kathy Jones, Kathy considers what makes an engagement practitioner unique and explore the key role of innovation in bringing our clients closer to their communities. 
As you’ll read, at the heart of successful engagement is the ability to innovate, with the right people to deliver the innovation solution. 
 

This monthly event is an opportunity for the Warren Centre’s Governors, Board, Executive and their guests to network with key influencers in Sydney.  This month’s speaker was The Hon Andrew Constance MP, NSW Minister for Transport & Infrastructure. 

‘Celebrating 25 years – Surging Forward’ was the theme for this years’ NSW Coastal Conference, which took place in Coffs Harbour over the course of 3 days in early November 2016. Kathy Jones was asked to present at the conference in her role with newDemocracy on the pitfalls of traditional engagement approaches and the value of authentic dialogue in resolving the contestation between developers and the local community.   CLICK ON HEADING TO READ MORE...

'Smart Cities' was the topic of the Industry Briefing held by UDIA NSW on Tuesday 18 October in Sydney. Delegates heard from speakers on measuring connectivity in rapidly growing cities and how the sharing economy is something that all businesses should look to embrace. With KJA as the event's major sponsor, Kathy Jones, KJA's Executive Chair gave a short closing speech about the evening. CLICK ON HEADING TO READ MORE...