Why do this online course?

Learn about the placemaking mindset

Find out how to engage the community

Tips and tricks for setting up a place-based project for success


Who is it designed for?

This 2 hour online course is written for busy professionals working on place-based projects, including (but not limited to): placemaking, economic development, community building, urban design, urban planning, activation or place improvement activities

This is self-paced online learning that you can fit around your busy schedule. Learn at your own pace, when you want, where you want. Whilst it is written for an Australian context, it may be relevant for professionals around the world.

It provides principles, ideas and approaches for making it happen in any country, plus practical, street-level secrets from placemakers with decades of experience.

What will it help you with?

Learn about key concepts including tactical urbanism and the 'hardware' and 'software' of places

The key steps to do before you get started

Project delivery approaches compared

How to add value to a project by positively engaging with stakeholders and the community

How the placemaking mindset can guide project delivery

Learn from some of the

best placemakers

This course features ideas and insights from some of the leaders of the placemaking movement in Australasia:


David Engwicht - Creative Communities International

  • Lucinda Hartley - Neighbourlytics

Brooke Williams - Fourfold Studio

Mike Fisher - Activation Manager

Dean Cracknell at Town Team Movement

They collectively have decades of experiences in placemaking and working with local governments to achieve results.

Satisfaction guaranteed!


We think that you will enjoy and benefit from completing this course.

If you are not satisfied with it within 30 days from date of purchase, we will refund the purchase price.


"This course did well in emphasising a permissions based, people led approach. That's where I think I got the most benefit from the course."

Price to complete the course in Australian dollars


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Example Curriculum

  Module 1: What is placemaking and why is important?
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  Module 2 - Enabling better place outcomes
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  Receiving your Certificate of Completion
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Price to complete the course in Australian dollars