2. What we do …
PlaceScape is committed to
promoting the value of urban parks
and open spaces that people can
enjoy.

3. How we do it …
Our approach is based on
extensive research that
demonstrates the physical,
psychological, social and
ecological health benefits of
well-designed parks and green
spaces.

4. Who we do it with…
PlaceScape works with a range of
organisations and community
groups to establish useable,
accessible green places in diverse
settings, ensuring parks and open
spaces meet the leisure, recreation
and social wellbeing needs of the
people who use them.

5. Why do we do it?
 We recognised a big fat gap
 That gap sits between communities
and the organisations who decide
what type of environment they will
live in
 PlaceScape wants to fill that gap

9. The Fleming
Reserve story

10. PlaceScape product
Research & Technical Services
Urban environment and health research projects
Site assessment, auditing and green space mapping
Resource library and information network
Collaboration & Consultation
Development planning and design advice and direction
Green space planning and project management
Community consultation
SpaceShaper workshop delivery
Community Engagement & Involvement
Urban green space and streetscape renewal programs
Design and development of community gardens
Community workshops and forums

11. PlaceScape structure
A public company limited by guarantee
registered with not for profit (and
hopefully gift deductible) status
5 member board
 Technical support team – researchers,
community and urban planners,
landscape architects, ecologists,
horticulturalists, strategic planners and
anyone else who wants to help …

12. How to contact PlaceScape
May Carter PhD
Executive Director
PlaceScape
16/36 Johnson Street
GUILDFORD WA 6055
(08) 6278 3615 or 0409 889 270
may@placescape.org.au
www.placescape.org.au (under construction)