Projects By Focus
Ten Neighbourhood Plans: Public Feedback 2021 and 2024 ~ City of Melbourne
Global Research was contracted by the City of Melbourne (CoM) to undertake analysis and reporting on ten neighbourhood community engagement projects.
Frank Kitts Park: Fale Malae proposal engagement ~ Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council made the decision to demolish the earthquake prone underground carpark in the south-west corner of Frank Kitts Park. The Fale Malae Trust is proposing to build a Fale Malae which would, subject to landowner approval and resource consent, replace the car park structure with a smaller footprint and include multi-purpose spaces with Pasifika inspired architecture, as well as public facilities and a café.
Imagine the Yarra ~ Melbourne Water
In 2017, Melbourne Water undertook a deliberative consultation process on behalf of the Victorian Government to inform the development of a strategic plan for the Yarra River.
Central Library Redevelopment ~ Wellington City Council (WCC)
The Wellington Central Library was closed to the public in March 2019 due to new guidelines for concrete buildings revealing a high level of potential failure in a significant earthquake.
Understanding how Christchurch people value and treat their waterways ~ CCC Waterways
With a view to improve waterways quality, the Christchurch City Council (CCC) engaged Global Research to investigate Christchurch citizens’ attitudes and behaviours regarding waterways; how they value them; assess their quality; treat them; and, the actions they are prepared to take to improve them. The research was a component of the proposed Community Water Partnership Initiative.
Nature Strip Guidelines (Stages I & II) ~ City of Port Phillip
The City of Port Phillip, Melbourne, Victoria, engaged the public from December 2021 to February 2022 to gather information about opinions on the Draft Nature Strip Guidelines - a plan that outlines the ways in which nature strips may be planted and used in the area.
Oslo plans for quality human experiences in public spaces ~ Gehl Architect’s Public Space Public Life survey
Oslo’s population is projected to grow by 30% over the next 15 years from its current 600,000 to around 800,000. With this growth comes development opportunities as well as some challenges. As Oslo grows its goals are to increase activity, urban life and safety perceptions and ultimately improve cultural activity and business returns.
Ngā Puna Wai sports hub consultation ~ Christchurch City Council
The destructive 2010 - 2011 Canterbury earthquakes severely damaged much of Christchurch’s sporting infrastructure. This included the main track and field, hockey and tennis facilities being damaged beyond repair.