Consultation
21 November, 2024
Urban Planning and Development Needs to Embrace Digital Engagement
As services and social discourse become increasingly digitalised, it is more important than ever for community engagement to have a robust online presence.
Consultation
14 November, 2023
The NIMBY vs. YIMBY Dichotomy Risks Destroying Consultation and Community Input in Development and Planning
Recent attention has been directed at NIMBYs, particularly by YIMBYs, around the housing crisis. As we look for ways to streamline and accelerate housing delivery pathways, we must ensure that citizens do not lose the right to have their say about a new development.
Consultation
2 February, 2023
Protected: WestConnex Sets a Worrying Precedent for Urban Planning and Development Without Public Consultation
In a sector where community consultation is already either rare or tokenistic, to have such a major, city-shaping infrastructure project driven by the state government approached in a way that keeps policy making as far from the public as possible, is worrying.
Consultation
2 February, 2023
Honesty, Transparency & Reliability More Important Than Ever for Property Developers
Office of the Building Commissioner (OBC) is implementing the Construct NSW strategy to reform the building and construction industry. UrbanTalk is striving to be part of this change by providing a platform that complements the Construct NSW initiatives.
Consultation
9 May, 2022
Ready to start consulting in a meaningful way?
Two recent policy documents issued by the NSW Department of Planning, Infrastructure and Environment (NSW DPIE) are looking to reframe the community consultation process.
Consultation
14 December, 2021
Digital engagement, it’s the new normal
The COVID-19 pandemic has inspired great creativity by community engagement practitioners. It has been the research and development phase that our sector needed.
Consultation
1 November, 2021
How the pandemic has changed community engagement
The COVID-19 pandemic has inspired great creativity by community engagement practitioners. It has been the research and development phase that our sector needed
Consultation
15 October, 2021
Demand For Video is Rising – COVID-19 May Accelerate This Trend
Demand and consumption of video has increased considerably, alongside access to internet and uptake of digital devices. In response, products and services are going digital.