Elton Consulting have extensive national experience in planning and development projects that focus on sustainable outcomes – integrating social, environmental and economic dimensions. We have prepared community plans, social infrastructure plans and sustainability strategies for major growth areas, urban renewal precincts and greenfield projects across Australia, including in metropolitan and regional areas of NSW, Queensland, South Australia, the Northern Territory, Victoria and the ACT. We work to create liveable, sustainable and inclusive communities with diverse services and a sense of community.
Elton Consulting is recognised as being at the forefront of contemporary thinking in the planning and delivery of community facilities. A number of our projects have involved research into leading practice examples for community facility provision from around Australia.
Our staff work as an integrated team and also have particular, specialist expertise. Our social planning practice is led by: Chris Manning and Steve Rossiter. Our sustainability practice expert is Vicky Critchley. Our expert in community planning in local government is Rachel Trigg. Elton services in this area include:
Social impact assessment
Elton Consulting has undertaken social impact assessments for both small and large residential, commercial and infrastructure projects. We evaluate the impacts of development projects and policies on the way of life of different groups, their culture and community and deliver strategies to minimise and manage negative impacts and maximise positive results.
Demographic and needs assessments
We conduct demographic analysis and population forecasting associated with urban development; assessment of social needs and issues resulting from demographic change.
Social infrastructure planning
Elton Consulting has extensive experience in social infrastructure planning. We have a strong understanding of urban designs principles and leading practice and trends in the planning and provision of social infrastructure. We assist clients to plan and deliver community facilities, human services and open space to meet the needs of populations in urban renewal and urban development contexts.
Community development and placemaking strategies
We deliver processes and strategies to support residents and businesses to participate in building community life, local identity, economic vitality and social capital in communities.
Strategic social plans
Strategic social plans focus on the strategies and actions required to create communities which are socially sustainable. They include not only social infrastructure, but also strategies to manage social impacts, develop community life, promote community benefit and enhance social integration and cohesion.
Community strategic plans
Community Strategic Plans prepared by local government require 10 year+ planning with local communities to develop an agreed vision, directions and strategies for local areas. They are quadruple bottom line plans, involving significant community engagement. They form the overarching framework for other Council plans such as asset and financial plans.
Sustainability policy, strategy and project implementation
Elton Consulting has delivered integrated sustainability strategies and management systems for a range of projects including large-scale urban renewal, land development and infrastructure projects. We have created benchmark reports, and rating, monitoring and evaluation tools. We conduct pre and post development audits including consideration and assessment against a range of existing sustainability tools such as the Green Building Council Green Star program, Envirodevelopment and various Government regulatory requirements.
Elton Consulting also facilitates the integration of sustainability strategy into organisational change management and capacity development. We have developed strategic plans, climate change adaptation reports, plans of management and work programs for a range of public and private clients.
