We are Collaborative
Working at the intersection of community, industry, government and place. Our approach is Partnerships with purpose to collaborate on projects that deliver on our shared passion for sustaining and growing regions. Our best work is done in cross-disciplinary teams with great clients.
We are recognised at the State and National level for our projects that include
- National Community Wellbeing & Diversity Award for a road safety play commissioned with Local Government and JUTE Theatre
- Improving Planning Processes Award with Terrain NRM and FNQ Regional Organisation of Councils
- Public Engagement & Community Planning Award with JCU and UN Habitat
We are Nationally Accredited
Registered Planner accreditation recognises our experience, professional interest and knowledge and our commitment to ethical practice, ongoing education and training.
Nikki Huddy
Managing Director
Nikki is a passionate Regionalist and was the Australian Town Planner of the Year (20/21), an acknowledgment of her advocacy work across Regional Queensland. Nikki is a champion for place-based solutions and is highly regarded for her work with Local Governments and community groups, identifying opportunities and solutions that respond to local issues. Working closely with Regional and Remote communities provides opportunity to conceive and implement projects that have significant social benefit for relatively little capital outlay.
Nikki’s known for her ability to see opportunities for great community outcomes. Her capacity to see and think strategically is the value she contributes to projects and organisations. Nikki is a Churchill Fellow, Planning Institute of Australia Fellow, mentor and Adjunct Senior Lecturer at JCU. These roles demonstrate her commitment to connecting industry, research and community.
Nikki says that her best work is done in cross-disciplinary teams and over the last 5 years she has been recognised at the State and National level for her work including the National Community Wellbeing & Diversity Award for road safety programs with JUTE Theatre, Improving Planning Processes Award with Terrain NRM and FNQ Regional Organisation of Councils, Public Engagement & Community Planning Award with JCU and UN Habitat, and the inaugural Queensland Outstanding Female Planner. Nikki has a unique set of experiences and skills that enable her to assist Regional and Remote communities to translate their messages and plans into actions that are realistic, adoptable and readily implemented.
