We have collated the feedback we received on the Urban Design and Placemaking Course we gave in Sydney. This is a summary of the overwhelmingly positive feedback. It includes a snap shot of the verbatim comments provided by course participants.

1. COURSE FEEDBACK
▸ Module: Intro. to Urban Design
+ Placemaking (two day)
▸ Client: City of Canada Bay,
NSW
▸ Location: Drummoyne Pavilion
▸ Date: 12-13 September 2012
▸ Participants: 19
▸ Feedback participation: 14/19
(74%)
▸ Facilitator: Andrew Hammonds
▸ www.placefocus.com
George Street, North Strathfield, Sydney, NSW, AUS

2. PARTICIPANT BACKGROUND
▸ Planning
▸ Project management
▸ Place management
▸ Community development
▸ Community facility coordination
▸ Economic development
▸ Facility management
▸ Information management
▸ Engineering
▸ Communications and public
relations
Practical Examples - Lyons Rd, Drummoyne, Sydney, NSW, AUS

3. HOW WE RATED
▸ The average
score for the
quality of the
program was
9 out of 10.
▸ The average
score for the
quality of the
presenter was
9.5 out of 10.
Expert Interviews - UDIA Placemaking Conference, Brisbane 2012

4. YOUR EVALUATION
▸ 100% of participants said the
course met or exceeded their
expectations
▸ 100% of participants said the
course content was good to
excellent
▸ 71% said course content was
excellent
▸ 100% of participants found the
course relevant to their job
▸ 100% of participants would
recommend the course to
others
Place Audit - 2 Day Course, Sydney, NSW, AUS

5. WHAT YOU SAID:
▸ “Enjoyed planner perspectives”.
▸ “I will look at space use differently, will use the tools in my job at the library”.
▸ “This course has opened me up to new ideas. I would recommend the course,
it is good for all levels, from experienced planners to community workers.”
▸ “Excellent variety and concepts to provide for further investigation and training
as well as, useful for immediate use.”
Group Discussion - Darwin Course April 2012, NT, AUS (Photo:Jan Kinsella)

6. WHAT YOU SAID – GOOD EXAMPLES
▸ “I found that the use of real life examples
conveyed the topic very well and helped in
understanding.”
▸ “Content was well presented with good examples
and illustrations.”
▸ “Excellent examples of how to 'sell' place making
and urban design to stakeholders (internal and
external).”
▸ “I liked the interactive maps and photos to explain
ideas and examples.”
▸ “It is good to learn from other examples what did
and didn't work.”
Sydney Course, Canada Bay, Sydney, NSW, AUS

7. WHAT YOU SAID – EXCELLENT COURSE...
▸ “Fantastic course - finally a connection between
the process of place making from concept to
long term sustainable management.”
▸ “Great presenter; simple language. Simple,
logical language accompanied by relevant
visuals.”
▸ “Excellent variety and concepts to provide for
further investigation and training as well as,
useful for immediate use”.
▸ “Engaging and exciting.”
▸ “Lots of different techniques. Involved
everyone.”
▸ “A very accessible course.”
▸ “A very slick presentation.”
Group Work - Sydney Course, Canada Bay, Sydney, NSW, AUS

8. OPPORTUNITIES
▸ “Found the content very relevant, although cultural and
demographic differences in areas wasn't mentioned
extensively.”
▸ “More local and small examples would have been more
helpful.”
▸ “Financial implications were not discussed much.”
Place Presentations - 2 Day Course, Canada Bay, Sydney, NSW, AUS

9. OUR DETAILS
▸ Placefocus: training and information on urban design and
placemaking
▸ “We are passionate about creating places for people”
▸ www.placefocus.com
▸ Andrew Hammonds (0407466615)
▸ andrew@placefocus.com
▸ Follow us on twitter, Facebook and Instagram (Placefocus)
▸ Connect on Linkedin or watch our PPT's on Slideshare
Empathy Map - Sydney Course, Canada Bay, Sydney, NSW, AUS