Movement and Place Course
This Movement and Place course explores the real-life hands-on application of the NSW Movement and Place Framework. In this course, you will learn how to use creative and collaborative problem-solving strategies to develop place-based solutions. It will develop your analytical and design skills by focusing on movement systems and places. During the course, you will visit an area and collaborate with other professionals to apply the NSW Movement and Place Framework – providing you with the foundation to recognise the problems and opportunities that manifest in a real place.
By the end of this course, you will feel confident in applying the NSW Movement and Place Framework when collaborating with different stakeholders to design better places. You will have developed a critical understanding of both your own and different stakeholders’ roles as active agents in creating positive change through the application of the Framework.
This is the Movement and Place face-to-face course! I'm Gabriela Quintana, a senior lecturer from the University of Technology Sydney, and I'll be one of your facilitators.
In this face-to-face workshop, you'll be putting the NSW Movement and Place theory you've learned in the NSW Movement and Place eLearning modules into practice. If you haven't done the eLearning modules yet, we recommend you complete them before taking this course. You can find them on the NSW Movement and Place learning hub.
In this face-to-face course you'll build on the NSW Movement and Place framework, developing your analytical and design skills and collaborating with others to learn how to apply the framework in the real world.
We'll visit a real-life site and, exploring the local streetscape, we'll use creative problem-solving strategies to develop place-based solutions. By the end of the course, you'll feel confident in applying the Movement and Place framework to create positive change for your community, and beyond.
We're looking forward to meeting you soon.
| Duration | One day (8 hours in total) |
| Dates | Class code: MPC1 (2025) Class code: MPC2 (2025) Class code: MPC3 (2025) Class code: MPC4 (2025) |
| Time | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Venue | Face to face (UTS City Campus) |
| Cost | $698 (GST Free) |
This course is designed for State and Local Government staff, practitioners and private consultants, especially those working in areas related to:
Urban Design, Land use and transport planning, Architecture, Landscape architecture, Engineering, Transport management/ design, Community engagement, Maintenance and operations, Property Development, and Urban Economy.
Course Content
In this one-day workshop, participants will be introduced to the practical application of the NSW Movement and Place framework. Topics to be covered on the day include:
- Course overview
- Review Movement and Place (with reference to the NSW Government eLearning modules)
- Analyse and understand Place and Movement
- Site Visit: assess the framework in a real-life space
- Develop a shared vision within the Movement and Place Framework
- Develop options
- Choose the preferred option
Note: Participants should undertake the free NSW Government eLearning modules for Movement and Place prior to attending the workshop.
Complete the Movement and Place eLearning Modules
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- apply the NSW Movement and Place Framework processes consistently and appropriately in a street/road
- articulate the importance of integrating concepts of movement and place
- identify the factors underpinning the challenges and opportunities facing particular places
- work collaboratively in the creation of a vision, alternatives and design of a street / road incorporating the main elements comprising movement and places
- develop creative alternatives and solutions to enhance a movement area into a place
- communicate ideas effectively in a visual and verbal manner
- comprehend and develop a reflective understanding of one’s own perspective and role in applying the NSW Movement and Place Framework.
Delivery style
This course will be delivered as an interactive workshop - consisting of an instructor led lecture, group and individual activities. During the course, you will visit a nearby space and assess it against the Movement and Place Framework. This training approach will allow you to work through concepts introduced by the presenter in an application-focused teaching environment.
Prior to undertaking this training, participants should complete the free NSW Government eLearning modules (found here). This will ensure a foundational understanding in the Movement and Place Framework on which this course is based.
Who is this course for?
State and Local Government officials, practitioners and private consultants, especially those working in areas related to:
- Urban design
- Land use and transport planning
- Architecture
- Landscape architecture
- Engineering
- Transport management / design
- Community engagement
- Maintenance and operations
- Property Development
- Urban Economy
Course registration
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What others have said about this course
The facilitators worked really well together. I was worried it would be like a lecture but it was really hands on and engaging. It brought out the most creative, insightful side of the group. I really enjoyed meeting people from different areas as well - it was great for networking. - Edward. B
It influenced the way I will approach my work going forward to think at macro level before getting into micro.- Karuna. N
Very engaging - pacing of course was great - Claire. F
Practical - whole of group participation. Good vibe and engaging content - Fleur. J
About the presenters
Dr Gabriela Quintana Vigiola is an expert teacher, urban designer and planner with a strong focus on project development; and vast experience in both academia and industry. She specialises in participatory design and planning at a practice level, researching and lecturing for the UTS School of Built Environment. She is highly capable in the design, conceptualisation and coordination of Urban Plans and applying effective stakeholder engagement into urban developments. The concept of place is at the core of the urban design discipline, with Gabriela’s research focusing on place-making through culture where she highlights the fundamental interrelationship between the three foundational elements of place: space, activities and meanings.
Stephanie Crossley is a highly experienced practitioner in the use of design approaches to support the delivery of streets for people of all ages and abilities. She leads projects which aim to create connected and accessible transport networks that support the enjoyment and productivity of our places. Stephanie works on projects that contribute to the liveability of cities; integrating transport with land use across all scales and phases of projects - from transport strategies to design and project evaluation.
Riki Mey is a qualified urban designer and architect who is passionate about the relationship between people and place. Throughout her career, she has worked on a variety of projects, including framework plans, master plans, precinct plans, and detailed space/place-making designs, all with a focus on creating spaces that are not only functional, but cater to the specific needs and culture of the community, promoting social interaction and contributing to the well-being of individuals.
Contact us
Need more information? For all course related enquiries, including future dates or in-house training enquiries email us or call +61 (2) 9514 7884.
This short course is presented by the university's Institute for Public Policy and Governance. Learn more about the Institute's advisory and research services, local government postgraduate courses and professional learning and development programs.
