What the community told us about their perspectives concerning height in the City and Town Centres

What happens when aspirational design guidance finds a home in an applied development control framework?

Good engagement doesn’t just collect views, it helps make sense of them.

Late last year, Purdon partnered with Regional Development Australia Southern NSW & ACT to design and facilitate the Regional Tourism Roundtable, bringing together more than 120 participants from across the southern NSW and ACT visitor economy.

What if apartments in Canberra weren’t just a stepping stone before kids or a downsizing option after they leave, but a genuine choice for families in the middle? As a parent navigating housing decisions in the ACT, Senior Urban Planner and Engagement Designer, Hannah Neville, has been asking why family-friendly apartments feel so hard to find and why that needs to change.

Just launched: the Jacka Local Centre website - designed by Purdon to support transparency, showcase the vision, and keep the community connected. Explore it now at jackalocalcentre.com.au

We’re proud to have played a role in the success of the Scotts Crossing Redevelopment, recently recognised in the 2025 Local Architecture Awards for its contribution to Canberra’s changing urban environment.

Denman Village Park Amenities project acknowledged in the 2025 Local Architecture Awards