Place Visioning
Encompasses the aspirations of the community and key stakeholders through shared ownership of a vision and a compelling narrative of place.
What
Incorporates a new vision and supporting principles that provide a future narrative of the place and serve as a high level lens that underpins its future direction.
How
Realised through dynamic processes of facilitated engagement and detailed ‘on the ground’ research to develop a deep understanding of the place.
Why
Ensures that all stakeholders are geared around a shared vision that will carry through long-term.
Place Activation Strategy
Underpins the design and development of a place and the tools for implementing placemaking through tangible, deliverable strategies to realise the vision.
What
Includes the Place Visioning process and detail a suite of short and long-term strategies that work to achieve the aspirational essence of the place, the positioning of key locations and cements a placemaking approach around Village Well’s 5P’s of Placemaking lens.
How
Achieved through dynamic processes of facilitated engagement and ‘on the ground’ research to develop a deep understanding of the place.
Why
Provides a clear and comprehensive framework that enables the creation or revitalisation of a place, ensuring it becomes socially, economically and environmentally sustainable.
Expert Facilitation
Brings an array of wonderful people with unique perspectives together to workshop and inspire innovative scenarios, ideas and solutions for a place.
What
Coalesces the community, stakeholders and/or project team around a shared vision, actionable outcomes and the identification of key opportunities and challenges.
How
Arrived at through a place specific methodology suitable to the context, from listening posts to focus groups, online engagement platforms and inspiring workshops.
Why
Provides a platform for inclusive, authentic and meaningful engagement that addresses barriers to participation, engages with a wide range of voices, ensures a sense of collective ownership and provides a forum for shared, open dialogue.
Place Branding and Promotion
Creates a unique place identity and brand that represents the unique characteristics of a place in an authentic and meaningful way.
What
Incorporates the provision of a name, logo, communication and style guide and detailed briefing document that embody the essence of a place.
How
Inspired by a dynamic process of facilitated engagement with key stakeholders and ‘on the ground’ research to develop a deep understanding of the place.
Why
Delivers a brand inspired by the talents, assets and offerings of a place and that forms a unified identify with use across web and print media.
Place Advocacy
Opportunities for community and peer mentoring based on Village Well’s experience and network of collaborators.
What
Provides a variety of skills sharing opportunities ranging from educational and engaging masterclasses, to training workshops, conferences presentations and philanthropic gestures.
How
Creates unique platforms for skills sharing across multiple disciplines and taking into consideration diverse audiences.
Why
Provides a platform for inspiring individuals, communities and organisations to contribute positively to the creation of just, equitable and well-loved places.
Our Focus
We have developed and refined our unique processes and services to a vast array of projects, places and audiences. Our current focus covers a diversity of projects that draw on our unique placemaking lens.
We have developed and refined our unique processes and services to a vast array of projects, places and audiences. Our current focus covers a diversity of projects that draw on our unique placemaking lens.
