City Collective

Today, City Collective’s Managing Partner, Justin Kearnan, AIA, spoke at the Urban Land Institute Housing Opportunity Conference, joining a panel of other experts discussing Missing Middle, Modular, and Manufactured Housing, tackling myths and exploring innovative, scalable housing solutions.    The session drew a packed audience, with engaging questions about how innovative design can expand affordable, diverse, and scalable housing solutions beyond traditional single-family homes and apartments. The panel also addressed common misconceptions about these housing types and explored the challenges and opportunities of bringing them to scale.    City Collective appreciates ULI for hosting such an insightful and impactful discussion - helping to shape the future of housing affordability and urban design.    #ULIHousing #AffordableHousing #UrbanDesign #HousingSolutions #ULIConference

Welcome to the team, Kelly Cummings   Kelly joins us as our Marketing & Communications Leader, bringing a wealth of experience across a broad range of marketing and communications activities within the agriculture, manufacturing and start-up industries.    With over eight years across the marketing and communications mix, she has worked on company rebrands, internal and external communications strategies, campaign development, community partnerships, and small to large-scale events.    We're excited to have her on board and look forward to what she'll help us create!    #CityCollective #WelcomeKelly #Marketing #Leadership 

Are you attending the Urban Land Institute Housing Opportunity Conference in Atlanta this week?     Our Managing Partner Justin Kearnan, AIA, is speaking on day one of the conference.    He’ll be joining a panel on New Product Types in the Market: Missing Middle, Modular, and Manufactured Housing, discussing how innovative design can offer affordable, diverse, and scalable housing solutions beyond the traditional single-family home or apartment model. The panel will also dispel myths around these housing types and explore the challenges and opportunities in bringing them to scale.    If you're interested in the future of housing affordability, urban design, and mixed-income communities, this is a session you won’t want to miss!     #ULI2025 #HousingOpportunity #CityCollective #UrbanDesign #AffordableHousing #FutureOfHousing

Welcome to the team, Timothy Stead   Tim joined us in October as a Project Leader – Senior Architect, bringing over 15 years of expertise across diverse sectors.   As a Registered Architect, Tim has work on project in both Australia and New Zealand and has extensive experience across all phases of the Architectural process, from early feasibility studies to design, documentation and contract administration. Tim has successfully led architectural and consultant teams on hotel, multi-storey residential, social housing, retail and civic projects.   We’re thrilled to have him on the team and look forward to his continued contributions! #CityCollective #WelcomeTim #Architecture #UrbanDesign #NewTeamMember

Today, some of our Adelaide team attended the UDIA SA Major Luncheon with the Premier alongside some fantastic industry peers. It was an insightful afternoon listening to Premier Peter Malinauskas share his vision for the future of urban development in South Australia. Key highlights included the introduction of Coordinator General legislation, updates to planning policy, strategies for water infrastructure delivery, and the evolving dynamics of the state's housing market. Thank you, UDIA SA, for a great afternoon. We are looking forward to continuing these discussions and collaborating on the future of urban design and development in South Australia.

This morning, our Founder & Managing Partner David Cooke and Discipline Lead Terry Boxall attended Adelaide Football Club's turning of the sod event, marking the official start of construction on the club’s new Thebarton Oval Precinct. This milestone comes after an eight-year journey to find a new home, and we are incredibly proud to have supported the club throughout this process. To now be part of the team bringing this vision to life is a true privilege. The world-class sports and community facility will set a new benchmark in Australia and create a home that all Crows fans can be proud of!   #TakeFlight 

We're proud to have supported the UnitingSA Christmas Appeal once again, continuing a tradition we've upheld for the past four years. Each year, we've built on our efforts - donating gifts, wrapping presents, contributing funds, and encouraging our network to get involved.  Our partnership with UnitingSA began in 2019, and since then, we have worked together on numerous affordable and sustainable projects, notably, Uniting on Second, UnitingSA’s largest development to date. We were also awarded a high commendation alongside Uniting SA in the Business Partner Award category at the PowerHousing Australia Awards late last year.     We look forward to continuing our support and building on our partnership with UnitingSA in 2025 and beyond.    #Community #GivingBack #UnitingSA #ChristmasAppeal #SustainableLiving #AffordableHousing #PowerHousingAwards 

Congratulations to our Senior Designer, Abigail Gillin, for recently receiving the prestigious The American Institute of Architects (AIA) North Carolina Associate Award. Abigail's application highlighted her dedication to community-driven design, equity in architecture, and fostering leadership and mentorship, which aligns with the award that honours outstanding leaders and creative thinkers making significant contributions to their communities and the field of architecture. "Abigail embodies the values and vision that the AIA North Carolina Associate Award seeks to honour. Her innovative approach, commitment to community engagement, and dedication to mentorship make her an exemplary candidate for this award." - Colin McCarville, AIA, Young Architect Director, AIA NC. “I’m so grateful to be working and volunteering in environments that focus on equitable access for communities and future designers!” - Abigail Gillin We couldn't be more proud of Abigail and her significant contribution to our team! #CityCollective #ArchitectureAwards #CommunityDrivenDesign #MentorshipMatters #AIA

City Collective is thrilled to announce our appointment for the Windy Hill Redevelopment – Stage 1!   Partnering with Essendon Football Club and project managers Alvarez & Marsal, this project marks a historic milestone as Windy Hill undergoes its first major redevelopment in more than 20 years. The redevelopment reflects a shared commitment by Essendon FC and the AFL to create state-of-the-art facilities that support the success of the AFLW team, while providing an inclusive, modernized space for fans and the wider community. Key Features of the Redevelopment: • Enhanced home changerooms, including wet area upgrades and new community changerooms. • Upgraded opposition changerooms for both AFL and community use. • AFL-standard umpire facilities and benches. • Improved crowd amenities and spectator safety. Essendon CEO Craig Vozzo highlights the significance of this project, stating: "Windy Hill is such a huge part of our club’s history, but it also holds a special place in the hearts, minds, and memories of the local community and wider football industry." City Collective is excited to collaborate with an exceptional team of consultants, including: ADG Engineers (Bem Leske, William Kwong) Compass-Intelle Engineering Group (Matthew Hill) Architecture & Access (Chris Porter) Alvarez & Marsal (Liam Manakis, Brett Dickman, Emma Shearer) Essendon Football Club FC (Bernard Shepheard, Mark Bolton, Craig Vozzo) This project is another step in City Collective’s growing influence within the AFL, contributing to new facilities, greater equality, enhanced community connections, and spaces that embody the spirit of both club and community. City Collective Team:  Terry Boxall, Jonny Mitchell, Celeste Chua, Caroline Adams, and David Cooke Stay tuned for updates as we bring this historic project to life!   #WindyHill #EssendonFC #AFLW #CityCollective #UrbanDevelopment #SportsFacilities #CommunityFirst

Join the City Collective Team! We're looking for a passionate Project Leader to manage and facilitate the project process in delivering exceptional design solutions. If you have a background in project management, a strong grasp of financials and scheduling, and a track record of building successful client relationships, this is your chance to lead impactful projects and collaborate with a dynamic creative team. Why City Collective? We’re innovative, mission-driven, bold, and collaborative. Want to learn more? Head to https://bit.ly/3CqpJhd #ProjectLeader #ArchitectureJobs #DesignCareers #CityCollective #JoinOurTeam #UrbanDesign #CreativeCareers #ArchitecturalInnovation #JobOpportunity