Placemaking and activation
Great places do not happen by accident. Placemaking and activation bring life to public spaces, creating environments where people want to gather, connect and spend time. We help organisations use existing spaces to strengthen community connection, support local identity and create positive experiences.
What we do
We use public spaces to create opportunity. Placemaking focuses on the spaces between buildings and how they shape daily life. We work with communities to reimagine streets, parks and precincts so they feel welcoming, active and meaningful.
We design and deliver activations that create positive connections between people, projects and organisations. These experiences help communities understand change, feel included and build trust, while encouraging social interaction and participation.
All work is practical and place based, grounded in local context and community needs.
Mara services
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Placemaking strategies and frameworks
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Public space activation planning
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Community led place-making activities
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Pop-up events and temporary activations
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Local events and programs that encourage participation and connection
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Place-based engagement and storytelling
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Coordination with councils, businesses and local groups
About Mara.
Mara Consulting is an award-winning communications and engagement consultancy specialising in planning approvals, community consultation, social impact assessment and strategic communications for infrastructure, renewable energy and property development projects across NSW.
Projects
Client: EnergyCo NSW
Project type: Government, infrastructure, energy
Services: Communication and engagement strategy, media management, community liaison, community events, communication materials, complaints and issues management, property access negotiation.
Client: Transport for NSW
Project type: Infrastructure
Services: Community and engagement strategy, media management, community liaison, community events, communication materials, complaints and issues management, property access negotiation.
Client: Transport for NSW
Project type: Infrastructure, transport
Services: Strategy development, community and stakeholder engagement, digital engagement and consultation, strategic communications and marketing, creative and content creation, landowner access and place management.