Throughout March 2024, Placemaking leaders from the Americas are traversing Australia, engaging in nationwide discussions. They aim to advance our movement by sharing crucial placemaking insights, best practices, and global case studies. Joining them are some of the world's foremost placemakers, contributing through Zoom and pre-recorded presentations, bridging the gap from across the globe.

🎨 Featured Visits Include:

Western Australia: Topics Include Working Across Silos * Transportation Transformation * Town Team Movement Visits Inclusive Economies * Placemaking for Kids​ * Aboriginal Placemaking * Industrial/Mining Town Placemaking

Tasmania: Topics Include Local Food and Place * Rural Placemaking

Queensland and the Gold Coast: Topics Include Regenerative Tourism * Finance + Place Quality of Life Places * Creative Placemaking * Urban Agriculture * Bridging the Urban and Rural Divide *  

Victoria: Topics Include Diversity of Voices in Community Engagement * Heritage vs Development

🌿 What to Expect?

• Interactive Tours & Meetups: Engage in active learning discussions and bond with fellow placemakers.
• Hands-on Workshops: Develop practical skills and broaden your perspectives in placemaking.
• Cultural Activities & Experiences: Enjoy the local flavors, music, and traditions across the country.
• Wrap-up Discussion: Reflect on the learned experiences and discuss applications.

🌟 Why Parrticipate?
March Across Australia is a learning and sharing tour that empowers communities who are working to create vibrant and interconnected public spaces. It’s an opportunity to:

• Learn from great places and provide fresh perspectives.
• Develop practical skills and knowledge in placemaking.
• Network with like-minded individuals and professionals.
• Contribute to creating sustainable public spaces that benefit everyone in the community.

📝 Join Us!
Be part of this transformative experience and help us in our mission to create better places. Let’s explore, learn, and shape the future of our communities together!

Book a Talk/Tour

Our visitors will be working from West to East on their visit in March. Book a time and topic most relevant to your community for the gents to present best practices from across the field.

Book a talk/tour

Host an Event

Our visitors don’t want to just see the inside of a conference room or government office, help us get them out in the field along with government officials, professionals, residents, businesses, NGOs and place advocates.

Host an Event

Help Share the Costs

We are seeking partners to help cover the costs of our friends’ long journey with speaker fees, event sponsorships or contributions to the program. There will be extensive global recognition of partnerships and their projects via the international placemaking media channels.

Become a Sponsor