The challenge:
There are numerous opportunities for growth in the region built on endowments and industrial specialisations. ISJO needed a unified vision between stakeholders to drive advocacy for capital investment and economic development.
What we did:
We undertook extensive background research including a literature review, socio-economic profiling and spatial analysis with an ArcGIS story map. Besides the forum with over 40 attendees, our engagement activities included a regional stakeholder sentiment survey and targeted interviews with industry, state and local governments.
Results:
- We developed an economic development blueprint for the Illawarra Shoalhaven that provided the foundation for business case development for key infrastructure.