How to makeover a public space
faster, at a lower cost, and with genuine community participation
Find out how
You have a public space that needs reinvigorating
The traditional approach starts by creating a master plan, and then consulting the community. But this often gets bogged down in endless debate, or the report ends up on a shelf gathering dust, or if anything does happen, it can take years, and the result is often disappointing.
Our approach avoids all these pitfalls.
click here for SCHEDULED MAKEOVERSOur process
The total process, from when you sign a contract till the makeover is complete, is usually around 12 weeks.
You are guaranteed a great public space at the end of this time, not just a glossy report.
And the community will have participated intimately with the design and feel a deeps sense of pride in what they have created.
Watch the video and see what we did in just 7 days
HOW TO APPLY FOR A 7 DAY MAKEOVER
Due to high demand, Councils must now bid for a 7 Day Makeover.
There is a limit of four per year so we can deliver stunning results.
We share your
Frustration
Watch this video to see what drove us to create the 7 day makeover.
HOW IT WORKS
It took us 30 Years to develop the 7 day makeover
Turn your naysayers into doers
With the traditional master-planning approach, the naysayers and axe-grinders often sit on the sideline and throw rocks at Council. We have seen the 7 Day Makeover silence these critics and even turn some into doers.
“They say “the stories we tell is the culture we create” and the new conversations here in Westport are full of pride, hope and positivity. All thanks to 7 days.”
Michael Duff
Group Manager, Assets & Infrastructure
Up-skilling your community
The 7 Day Makeover teaches residents a new way of reinventing their town or city that does not involve endless talk-fests or generating unaffordable wish lists. The processes they learn can be repeated over and over again. Paihia in NZ has repeated the process over 20 times and totally transformed their town. We provide a Makeover Kit and a budget for the first follow-up makeover.
“It gave me a real sense of the community I live in, a feeling of having contributed to something really positive and helpful.
It was an amazing experience all around. I can’t wait to start the next phase!”
HOW TO APPLY FOR A 7 DAY MAKEOVER
Due to high demand, Councils must now bid for a 7 Day Makeover.
There is a limit of four per year so we can deliver stunning results.
EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES
Unsure if you should bid for a 7 Day Makeover?
Need to convince others about the genius of this approach? Have David Engwicht visit your town or city for one day and run an Exploring Possibilities Seminar with key stakeholders. This can include a Walkabout of the space you want made over, where David shares his ideas and insights with participants.
Just $3,860 + GST all inclusive.
YES! please contact me to discuss a seminar
Are you interested in volunteering?
It’s FUN
There are roles for everyone
Give as little as one hour.
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