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Ready to bring his unique insights and experience to your town, city or project.

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The sculpture garden is finally finished and becomes a neighbourhood landmark. The mini-library is in constant use.

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The Vagabond Placemaker delivers a TED Talk in Indianapolis – How to add some magic to a public space near you.

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This pioneering work in agile placemaking culminates in the creation of the 7 Day Makeover, which gives Council and residents an immersion experience in a new approach to creating great places.

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Frustrated with the shortcomings of master-planning, pioneers a series of experiments in agile placemaking in Paihia, NZ. As a result of these experiments Paihia wins a stack of awards, including Community of the Year. Made an Honorary Local of Paihia.

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Shares his learning from Wodonga in a keynote at the 2008 Mainstreets conference. The audience want more. For the next three years travels Australia and NZ delivering training courses on the art of placemaking.

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Becomes the official Place Maker for the City of Wodonga in Victoria, Australia. Main job? Rebuilding the main street of a rural city known to locals as ‘Struggle Town’. Pioneers a new approach to place making. Discovers that placemaking is largely a psychological task.

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Begins turning his front yard into a sculpture garden, as a demonstration project to show how private land can be used for public good. Sculpts all the pieces himself. Little does he know, but this project will take 10 years.

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Publishes Mental Speed Bumps: the smarter way to tame traffic. On an international promotional tour, shares what he has learned from observing great public spaces around the world.

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Invited to evaluate the EU funded Shared Space experiments in Europe.

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WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT OUR WORK

“I didn’t know what I was letting myself in for, but it is great to be working on something that is a bit constructive and creative, rather than being part of the complainers.”

– Mildura Makeover

“I enjoyed the community spirit that took over during the week, how people pulled together… and created a truly beautiful project.”

– Marton Makeover

“David’s ability to dream and imagine, and his work to inspire the same in others created an exciting atmosphere… magical…”

– Bernie Kowey, Coordinator, Way To Go! School Program, Vancouver

“David’s involvement, teachings and commitment to Paihia was and continues to be one of those key factors.David’s input and skills are recognised community wide and that is why in 2013 David was made an honorary local.”

– Grant Harnish, Focus Paihia Community Trust Chairman

“The best in-class educational experience I have ever had — and I have been to a lot of training!! David’s creativity is inspiring – he creates a most wonderful learning environment.”

– Catherine Ratte, Senior Planner, Western Massachusetts

“David helps us figure out creative ways to not just solve traffic problems, but a wide range of problems. Really pushes the envelope.”

– Paul Zykofsky, Local Government Commission, California

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