Be inspired by Gilbert Rochecouste in the Power of Placemaking for Darwin City
Gilbert Rochecouste is the Managing Director and Founder of Village Well, Australia’s leading creative Placemaking consultancy. Gilbert is recognised locally and internationally as a leading voice in Placemaking and the creation of vibrant, resilient and loved places. He is a sought after speaker and skilled facilitator for community and stakeholder engagement activities and has worked with over 1000 cities, towns, main streets and communities over the past 28 years. Gilbert co-founded the EPOCH Foundation promoting the adoption of business ethics. He has been on the boards of Ross House, Donkey Wheel House Trust and Hub Australia. Gilbert leads a multi-disciplinary team of Placemakers, researchers and designers.
The workshop will cover:
- Introduction to Placemaking
- Great businesses make great places
- Key global and local place and business retail trends
- What great cities are doing to win customers and create great places and experiences day and night
- Small actions – Big difference
- Place personality exercise
- Future place position and story of the CBD
- 10 small wins to make change