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What an incredible two days at the NEON Night Time Economy forum in Sydney last week!

Presented by the New South Wales Government’s Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner, the  event bought together international and…

On October 4, the NSW 24 Hour Economy commission hosted another incredible District Showcase Night, on our home turf of Chippendale. The night was a chance for district graduates to celebrate the completion of the…

We are excited to share a special moment from Placemaking Week Europe in Rotterdam, where Reactivate took part in the Good Place Bench series hosted by Plot Twist Placemaking. During the session, the conversation…

We are thrilled to announce that Reactivate was recently featured on the Urbanistica podcast, where we discussed some of our most exciting placemaking projects and how we're helping to shape cities for people. The episode explores Reactivate's...

Our co-founder Andrew Coward had a blast presenting at Placemaking Week Europe last week in Rotterdam with our friends The Street Society, Trans Europe Halles and Matthew...

Placemaking Week Europe 2024 is set to unfold in the vibrant city of Rotterdam from September 24th to 27th and promises to be a dynamic convergence of minds and talents dedicated to transforming urban spaces. This year’s theme is - "Local Power & The Battle...

On August 28, the Mixed Use Precinct and Placemaking Summit, hosted by Future Place, convened in Sydney, gathering experts and industry leaders to discuss the future of urban spaces. This summit delved into the intricacies of creating sustainable...

Following the outstanding successes of our first two Uptown programs in 2022 and 2023, Reactivate Consulting is thrilled to announce the successful completion of Uptown 3.0 in July. This year’s program has been the most ambitious yet...

In July, Andrew Coward, Co-Founder and Director of Reactivate Consulting, welcomed a distinguished delegation from Singapore's Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC) to Sydney. This visit, part of the CLC EDGE Programme, was aimed at sharing insights and expertise…

We are thrilled to announce that Andrew Coward, Co-founder and Director of Reactivate Consulting, has been appointed to the Strathfield Town Centre Master Plan Reference Group. This strategic inclusion…

We are excited to share that Andrew Coward, Co-founder and Director of Reactivate Consulting, participated in the Downtown Revitalisation Roundtable at the World Cities Summit in Singapore from June 2-4, 2024. The World Cities Summit is a prestigious event that gathered…

his year’s ULI Urbanity Conference, held in Queensland, showcased innovative strategies and discussions that are shaping the future of urban environments. Andrew Coward, Co-Founder of Reactivate Consulting and a...

We are thrilled to announce that our Co-founder and Director, Andrew Coward, will be attending the ULI Asia Pacific Summit in Tokyo from May 27-30, 2024. The Urban Land Institute (ULI) is a globally renowned organization dedicated to advancing the understanding…

We are delighted to share that Andrew, our co-founder and director, will return to as a judge of The Urban Developer Awards for Excellence this year. This event is a highlight in the urban development calendar, celebrating…

We are thrilled to announce that our co-founder and director at Reactivate Consulting will be a featured speaker at the upcoming Australian Placemaking Summit, set to take place on May 1-2, 2024, at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition …

The recent ULI Australia Annual Conference, held last week, was a resounding success, showcasing the dedication and expertise of our esteemed participants. The conference themes revolved around critical issues such as zero carbon initiatives, attainable housing supply, and industry education, with keynote speakers like…

Last week we were proud to participate in the 25th anniversary of the annual Property Industry Foundation (PIF) regatta in Sydney Harbour along with our friends at…

We spent ten days in NYC recently checking out some incredible projects, old and new, like Domino Sugar Park, Little Island, One Vanderbilt, the recently opened Perelman Performing Arts Centre and a new arm of the Highline developed as a…

We are thrilled to announce that Reactivate Consulting has been featured in a recent article by The Urban Developer (TUD) focusing on Sydney's place activation efforts. Our director and co-founder, Andrew Coward, shared his insights, stating…

During the 2023 Uptown Accelerator program, in collaboration with the NSW Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner, nearly 25 diverse districts and high streets in Greater Sydney have been equipped to nurture vibrant places and going-out districts, making Sydney one of the world's finest cities. The program's culminating event, District Showcase Night, awaits the teams as they strive to elevate their districts.

Heritage Lanes, a project we contributed to, proudly secured a groundbreaking 6-star Green Star rating from the Green Building Council of Australia, making it Australia's first net-zero carbon 'in operation' office development. Notable for its reliance on 100% renewable electricity, this achievement reflects a harmonious blend of innovative design and eco-conscious practices.

The Langston, Epping win’s Urban Taskforce Australia's High-Density Residential Development City Award, for 2023.

Together with our delivery partners and funded by the City of Sydney, Reactivate Consulting delivered Surry Hills @Play Festival, a month-long activation programme in Surry Hills, Sydney during April 2023.

Our co-founder, Mr. Andrew Coward has been appointed to the Placemaking Product Council.

Canterbary Bankstowns Campsie Street Festival wins Main Street Award for Best Main Street Place Activation, Event, or Initiative by Supplier/Consultant.

We're excited to start our next project with Westmead Health and Innovation Precinct project, in partnership with the Greater Cities Commission. Our focus is on enhancing the precinct's status as a world-class Innovation District through research and stakeholder engagement. Our work will support the NSW Government's vision for the region and lay the groundwork for collaborative planning. We're dedicated to realizing the precinct's full potential as a hub of innovation and progress. Stay tuned for updates as we work towards a brighter future for Westmead.

We are excited to collaborate with NH Architecture in leading the redevelopment of Canberra's historic Kingston Arts Precinct, transforming it into a world-class cultural hub. The project, in partnership with the Suburban Land Agency, aims to integrate heritage assets, celebrate local culture, and engage the community in crafting a vibrant and innovative artistic landscape over the next 12 months

We're thrilled to partner with Brookvale Arts District (BAD), a hub of creativity and innovation on Sydney's Northern Beaches. BAD's recent win of the Uptown Accelerator Program grant highlights its commitment to excellence. Our role at Reactivate is to support BAD's growth and development, leveraging our expertise in place strategy and government engagement. We're excited to be part of BAD's journey as it evolves into a dynamic cultural center, preserving its rich history and nurturing its creative community.

Reactivate consulting helped Investment NSW - Office of the 24 Hour Economy with their Inaugural Uptown District Accelerator Program in 2022. The program was designed to help aid Sydney’s creative-led recovery from Covid-19 and build vibrant, multi-generational, accessible, and self-sustaining precincts by upskilling existing districts and building the capacity of new ones.

The Reactivate team has been proudly working with the community at The Langston Epping for over four years! This transformational mixed-use development, opposite Epping Train Station, has been a wonderful opportunity for our team to work across the entire lifecycle of a project, from community engagement and placemaking strategy development, right through to on the ground activations!