I am a creative facilitator and strategist specialising in civic and cultural placemaking. Working in urban development and the creative industries for 20 years, I have been helping create and transform public destinations and local neighbourhoods in cities and towns around Australia. At Big Space, we work with architects, developers, planners and communities to make places more welcoming and enjoyable for everyone. We do this through culturally connected, community-centred design and creative projects.I have expertise in urban strategy and design, community and cultural engagement, social research, cultural policy, public art, communications and management.My placemaking career began in architecture, heritage and the arts before I established my own creative consultancy, producing innovative public art projects. After setting up the inaugural arts program at Fed Square, I moved into public sector development, to lead cultural infrastructure delivery for the Victorian Government's development agency, working across metropolitan and regional Victoria. More recently, I have been consulting in cities and communities around Australia, planning and activating new cultural, civic and leisure destinations, education and health campuses and mixed-use precincts.My placemaking advocacy and advisory work extends to my community volunteering, public talks, guest lectures and jury roles. I am a member of the Victorian Design Review Panel and Australia ICOMOS.
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Founder And PrincipalBig SpaceMelbourne, Vic, Au -
Founder & PrincipalBig Space Jul 2014 - PresentMelbourne, Victoria, Australia -
Design Review Panel MemberOffice Of The Victorian Government Architect (Ovga) Apr 2014 - PresentMelbourne, Victoria, Australia -
Director Of ProjectsVillage Well Nov 2018 - Oct 2020Melbourne, Australia -
Associate; PrincipalContext Nov 2016 - Oct 2018Melbourne, Australia -
Director Of ProjectsVillage Well Apr 2012 - Jun 2014Melbourne -
Cultural Initiatives Director; Social & Economic Development DirectorPlaces Victoria Oct 2006 - Mar 2012Melbourne -
Founder & Director4D Arts Oct 2003 - Sep 2006Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Program Manager - Arts And EventsFed Square Pty Ltd Feb 1999 - Sep 2003Melbourne
Vanessa Walker Skills
Vanessa Walker Education Details
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Graduate Diploma Urban Policy And Planning -
Bachelor Of Architectural Studies
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Vanessa Walker attended Rmit University, University Of Adelaide.
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Vanessa Walker has skills like Urban Planning, Project Planning, Strategy, Sustainability, Urban Design, Community Engagement, Placemaking, Management, Strategic Planning, Economic Development, Project Management, Government.
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