What do we mean by

under-performing?

Land or assets with an existing use or uses that are not delivering maximum value.

Here, our focus is on improving site performance, with the
aim of optimising uses to
deliver a greater return or increased impact.

tell me the difference?

Many people ask us what we mean by 'under-utilised' and 'under-performing' assets.

Here's how they are different and how that affects our approach.

What do we mean by

under-utilised?

Land or assets without an existing use that are partially or fully vacant.

Here, our focus is on understanding site potential, with the aim of identifying uses and new opportunities that align with client objectives.

we are on a mission

To put under-utilised and under-performing land and assets to good use.

Place Activation, Placemaking, Place Transition, Activation Strategy, Asset Optimisation, Place Strategy, Property Consulting, Asset Revitalisation, Sustainability Impact |

our approach to optimisation

When looking to optimise portfolios , we look beyond the sites themselves at the big picture to identify ways to improve overall portfolio value in a way that aligns with our client's own values and strategic objectives.

For example, we worked with Crown Lands NSW to review their portfolio and identify opportunities to increase tree canopy and improve access to open space through the optimisation of available land.

When looking to optimise individual properties , we look within the site itself, investigating the current experience and how it is being used by people on a daily basis. This helps us to then identify ways to improve performance in line with our client's own values and strategic objectives.

For example, we are working with Griffith University to review their campus and identify opportunities to diversify uses and transform the site into a vibrant neighbourhood.

our methodology

No project is ever the same, but our methodology remains true. These are the steps we take with clients to help take their site or portfolio from where it is, to where they vision it to be.

Performance

Understand the current performance of a site or portfolio to help inform-decision making and guide strategic advice.

Potential

Identify the true potential of a site or portfolio by combining client expectations and ambitions, performance insights, previous experience, best-practise and industry trends to determine what success could look like.

Prioritise

Based on a deep understanding of current performance and future potential, deliver strategic advice and identify priorities for actions that can take us from where we are (performance) to where we want to be (potential).

Pilot

Once we have identified priority actions, we work with clients to develop pilots to test ideas that could help the site reach its full potential. These pilots could be either turn-key solutions provided by us, or custom solutions developed for specific sites.

our toolkit

GIS Spatial Analysis Platform

Used to efficiently visualise and evaluate entire land or asset portfolios, our custom GIS Platform helps to uncover project specific insights that align with client priorities to enable effective decision-making.

Land Assessment & Valuation Model

Used to increase our understanding of specific land parcels or assets, these frameworks help us to validate opportunities for enhancing site performance, understand feasibility moving forward and deliver an informed yet innovative valuation.

Impact Scorecard

Used to identify priority sites, our customisable scorecard helps us to highlight high-impact site opportunities across a land or asset portfolio by ranking or scoring sites against key criteria that align with client and project objectives.

Turn-Key Solutions

We have developed key industry partnerships and created cost-efficient,
high-impact, shovel-ready solutions that can help our clients improve the performance of their sites based on the opportunities identified throughout
our analysis.

our results

✔ Improve site commercial value.

✔ Fast-track planning and onboard stakeholders.

✔ Enhance sense of place, belonging and pride.

✔ Increase activation and safety within and around the site.

✔ Reduce land maintenance costs and tax liabilities.

✔ Improve community / customer perceptions and minimise disruption.

✔ Increase tree canopy and reduce heat island vulnerabilities.

✔ Improve walkability and access to quality open green space.

✔ Uplift local neighbourhoods and improve surrounding property prices.

✔ Enhance neighbourhood amenity and support local economies.

✔ Bring environmental, social and economic policy to life.