urbancircus.com.au Testimonials

“What they say”

“Their Live 3D Interactive presentations were amazing, playing an essential role in designing, integrating and communicating the project to the client right the way through the process.”David Moran, John Holland, Project Manager, AirPort Link

“In my view, they are leaders in the implementation of Sensory Law and on the cutting of this new and essential era of planning and design process”.Todd Rohl, Director Urban Design, National Capital Authority

Catch or drive a car in the Virtual Plan for real perspective

Non-compliant commercial infill.DA time expected: 18-24 monthsDA time achieved: 3.5 monthsResult: Built and leased pre-GFC.Pradella. 154 Melbourne Street, Brisbane.

“it has become a vital tool in our assessment of development both in the initial discussion stages through to the final approvals process and therefore saving significant time.” Adrian Salmon, Assistant Director, Statutory Approvals, Department Planning and Community Development, Victoria.

“DTEI had presented plans and artists impressions to the community however it was not until we were able to engage Urban Circus and work with their team to develop a fully interactive model of the overpass that we gained the support of the local residents”.Paul Gelston, Project Director, Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure South Australia

Virtual Plan output of grade separation

“the Virtual Plan has reduced five meetings down to one across the board. Complaints and ministerials have stopped. We don’t need to take engineers out to explain issues – we get to do our job now….” Bill Zhang and Desmond Khoo, Senior Project Managers, DTEI - South Road Superway ($800m) and Northern Connector

“..an innovative and fabulous way to communicate a complex solution in relation to urban design, engineering and community outcomes.” Sue Holliday, Strategies for Change, Managing Director.

“When I first saw their work it was the best that I had ever seen …what surprised me however was how they actually contributed to our award winning design rather than just leading the presentation of it.” David Moran, John Holland, Project Manager, AirPort Link

“When it comes down to it - the UC team 'get it'. They know what they're doing, chase all the data, do all the legwork, bring everything together on time and produce great outcomes. As a client, I feel confident it will be done and done well."Jo Weeks, Director Communications, Linking Melbourne Authority

Virtual Plan output of Peninsula Link highway with adjacent cycle path

“As the interactive model facilitated the client’s understanding of our

proposal, we believe that the model provided was a factor in assisting us to

win this important tender.”

Bruce Dandie, Senior Design Manager M&E, Australian Operations, Thiess

Pty Ltd

Virtual Plan snapshot of Northern Busway design integration

“Being able to show all stakeholders exactly what driving, community impact and/or urban experience they will have from the projects is an invaluable tool - which we use extensively and continuously.“ Mark Snape, Project Director AirPort Link, bid phase.

Road Safety sightline proofing in the Virtual Plan, Toombul interchange

“I am trying to revolutionise the planning system into a new digital era of transparency and great spatial design. Urban Circus has really helped me move toward this goal.”Todd Rohl, Director Urban Design, National Capital Authority

Cyclist’s views of streetscape alteration from Virtual Plan

“I gave them special mention on the day of the presentation to the government in recognition of their efforts and fabulous outputs.”Sue Holliday, Strategies for Change, Managing Director.

We’ve tried other services, but the 3D interactive Canberra with all its options and tools provided by Urban Circus has been second to none. Todd Rohl, Director Urban Design, National Capital Authority

Virtual Plan snapshot of Constitution Ave planning upgrade

“..the interactive community sessions using the virtual technology has been a great success with hundreds of people lining up to use it on the night. We also have the ability to take the animation directly to the community on laptop as part of our consultation program."Jo Weeks, Director Communications, Linking Melbourne Authority

Virtual Plan

Community Engagement is mobile and effective with virtual Planning

“Working in context is imperative to good urban planning and design. The UC tool facilitates that ambition.”Adrian Salmon, Assistant Director, Statutory Approvals, Department Planning and Community Development, Victoria.

“residents and users were able to fully appreciate the extent of our project and its impacts on their local street. They were able to identify existing landmarks and vistas through the model and all questions and concerns were able to be addressed.”Paul Gelston, Project Director, DTEI

Community Engagement is mobile and effective with virtual Planning

Virtual Plan

Safety and design proofing in vertical spaces is easy with Virtual Planning

“used the tool to identify and explore areas within the design where improvements were required. . This further contributed to the development of a final design for a project which will be both safe in operation as well as a pedestrian friendly space.”Paul Gelston, Project Director, DTEI

Photograph of final outcomeAs constructed photograph – Glenelg Tram Overpass

After 12 months of being blocked by community and stakeholders, a single Virtual Plan community session created understanding -the project then moved quickly to construction.

“Dr. Ben Guy and his team at Urban Circus are pioneers in the new sensory law that replaces static “black letter” zoning codes… it’s an investment prospectus and regulatory tool that effectively leverages 21st century thinking with technological innovation.”Geoff Booth, Youngblood Endowed Professor of Land Development, Master of Science in Land Development (MSLD) Program Coordinator

Land owner and council: > 2 years of disputes, heading to court. Virtual Planning: concept developed in 3 weeks in 2 workshops in full 3d so no ambiguity. 125,000sqm floorspace, $100 million site, parks and amenity.

“UC revolutionized the way that BrisConnections communicated its design solutions to the client, the Brisbane community and investors”. Mark Snape, Project Director AirPort Link, bid phase.

Virtual Plan of winning proposal for $5bn urban transport project.

“2 days and you understood and developed the concept into a working Virtual Plan…. before that it was 2 months and the architect still didn’t get it….” Chris Deakin, Arup Senior Engineer, Singapore.

CrossRiver Rail - $8bn rail tunnel, Brisbane.Needed a Virtual Plan of six stations with alignment delivered in under four weeks for community to understand – and progress funding. UC achieved.

“What surprised me was how they actually contributed to our award winning design rather than just leading the presentation of it”. David Moran, John Holland, Project Manager, AirPort Link

“We are using the software to assess significant planning permit applications in Central Melbourne in terms of built form visual impact, shadowing and view lines”. Larry Parsons, Acting Director Urban DesignDepartment of Planning and Community Development, Victoria

“We have nothing but praise for the professionality of Urban Circus and are impressed by the assistance and collaboration provided to date.” Larry Parsons, Acting Director Urban DesignDepartment of Planning and Community Development, Victoria

“This has been a high value communication solution for the RTA across several infrastructure projects. UC provide a very professional service.” Fiona Court, General Manager, Infrastructure CommunicationRoads and Traffic Authority, NSW

“Urban Circus was not only responsive and met our critical deadline, but provided additional value and service above and beyond my expectations. Their team communication and management, in-house modelling expertise, attention to detail and production quality was excellent.” Jared Barnes, Senior Urban Designer, City Design & Character , Adelaide City Council

The charrette drawings looked nice – but were so wrong when made real. UC rebuilt the whole masterplan in a week, then created a clear Plan for funding.Julian Bunting, Town Planner, Logan City.