Our Economic Services include:

Local Economic Development

Re-localisation has become a global movement. Underpinning this is the creation of strong, just, vibrant, self-reliant and sustainable local economies. At the heart of these communities is an active culture of participation and leadership, especially from the business community. Village Well offers innovative strategies and processes to catalyse positive change and deliver practical outcomes and actions owned by the community.

Mainstreet Business & Marketing Plans

Working with Councils and trader groups has given Village Well extensive experience in the development of business and marketing plans for precincts, mainstreets and town centres. This work is grounded in trader engagement and the transfer of ownership from consultant to community that turns a plan into a working reality.

Precinct & Town Centre Renewal

Changes in the way that we work, shop and relax have meant that many towns and retail precincts have to make changes to stay viable and be sustainable in the long term. Village Well works with these communities to deliver action oriented strategies that focus on ‘small wins’ that are achievable short term with a view to long term changes when budget or resources allow.

Visual Merchandising

Visual Merchandising isn’t just about having great looking shopfronts; it’s a way for trader to engage with the Place Story and to grow the place brand in an authentic way. Village Well offers a range of VM services from trader talks and workshops, to one-on-ones and half day transformations.

Global And Local Trending

“The world is getting better and better, worse and worse, faster and faster.”
- The Late Robert Theobold, Social Economist

As the world becomes increasingly complex, understanding the social, demographic, cultural, economic and environmental trends that affect our organizations, businesses and communities become increasingly important to positively make change. At Village Well we offer our clients a deep understanding of key grass roots and global trends.

Tours Of Vibrant And Sustainable Town Centres

These popular and exciting tours provide real examples of great places and what makes them successful. Visit iconic and successful main streets and laneways, meet with traders and share in their experiences. Tours can be developed to respond to the needs of individual projects such as fresh food, community co-operatives, mainstreets and shopping centres.

Urban & Rural Regeneration

Village Well offers an innovative Place Making framework for complex urban & rural regeneration projects. We offer the development of good governance, leadership and stewardship processes as well as expert facilitation. We have worked on the revitalization of central Dandenong (VIC), Australia’s largest regeneration project, and in numerous rural communities including Stawell, Ararat and Mansfield.