WHAT WE DO
Strategic advice and practical support for projects and organisations.
Mara helps clients understand how projects and decisions affect people and places — and what to do about it.
Strategy is part of every piece of work we do.
We look beyond the immediate task to the decision it needs to support.
That means understanding the risks, opportunities and people affected, then giving practical advice on what needs attention and how.
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Workshops and facilitation
Every workshop is purpose-built around the people involved and the outcome needed.
We design and facilitate sessions that surface different views, keep discussion focused and turn the conversation into agreed actions.
We also independently chair committees and working groups.
> Workshops and facilitation
> Independent committee chair
02
Social performance and engagement
We help clients understand how a project may affect people, communities and everyday life.
Our work can start with an early red flag review and continue through social impact assessment, research, engagement and management planning.
We identify ways to reduce harm, strengthen social performance and create local benefits.
> Social research and peer reivew
03
Visual impacts and landscape design
We assess how a project may change views, landscapes and the way a place is experienced.
Our work ranges from early red flag reviews and glint and glare assessment to visual impact assessment, photomontages, flythroughs and peer review.
This gives clients evidence they can use to compare options, improve design and address visual impacts early.
> Visual impact assessment
> Red flag assessment
> Photomontages
> Glint and glare assessment
> Peer reivew
> Fly throughs and visualisations
> CPTED reports
04
Strategic communications and issues management
We develop communication strategies and plain English materials tailored to the project, audience and level of risk.
We help clients explain change, prepare leaders and spokespeople, manage project and construction communication and respond when concerns, media attention or issues escalate.
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