The social environments of communities in our cities and towns are unique and complex. A key challenge for Australia is recognising emerging needs and providing the necessary infrastructure to support them.

Urbis understands the complexity of this process. Our social planners conduct comprehensive research and analysis on key issues such as developing communities, urbanisation and the growth of our population.

The insights from this information allow us to develop tailored and practical responses to meet the needs and requirements of clients and communities.

Urbis will:

• Produce comprehensive Social Impact Assessments, considering all stakeholder needs
• Provide expert advice, including advice to courts
• Conduct Crime Prevention Through Environment Design (CPTED) audits
• Devise, implement and monitor community engagement strategies to help identify and manage community concerns and issues throughout a project
• Undertake social infrastructure audits and needs analysis
• Develop housing strategies, community facilities, recreation and open space plans
• Undertake social and consumer research, using the most appropriate and rigorous methodologies
• Develop sustainability frameworks and strategies to guide project implementation
• Create master plans and shape developments to respond to user needs and developer requirements
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and management in planning and approvals processes