In this episode, I sit down with Leisa Prowse, a highly regarded engagement specialist. Leisa is qualified in both planning and communications, and has extensive experience helping planners and developers to secure 'social license to operate' for planning and development projects. More about Leisa here About Us - Leisa Prowse Consulting
We chat about:
- what is social license?
- why is it important and how to go about it?
- we chat about this recent article Urban planners say community consultation system blocks affordable housing - ABC News
- as well as, navigating engagement fatigue, where communities feel over-consulted but under-heard
In planning news,
- Ethos Urban merges with Colliers
- PIA contributes to Qld Govt budget process QLD | PIA State Budget Submission 2025-26
- new PIA website https://www.planning.org.au/
- Transitioning to Planning Practice course Back to Basics – Transitioning to Planning Practice
- last chance to register for our annual Women in Planning breakfast 2025 Women in Planning Breakfast (BRISBANE)
I hope you enjoy this chat!
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