Darling Quarter
Project Details
Point of Difference
Village Well set the foundation for one of Australia’s most awarded community precincts.
Location
Sydney, NSW
Traditional Custodians
Gadigal People
Client
Lendlease
Year
2011
Context & Place of Vision
Context
Located in Sydney’s iconic Darling Harbour, Darling Quarter was envisioned as a unique community precinct, offering spaces for play, leisure, and connection. Lendlease engaged Village Well to deliver a detailed Place Activation Strategy that would shape Darling Quarter into an authentic, vibrant and people-focused destination, distinct from surrounding entertainment precincts.
Place of Vision
Impact & Result
Impact
Delivered an award-winning Place Activation Strategy for a landmark urban precinct.
Facilitated co-creation workshops with traders, future management, and Lendlease staff.
Received many accolades with winning 5 international and over 39 industry awards.
Developed site governance and programming frameworks to ensure long-term success.
Supported the marketing and brand positioning with Bashful, aligning place and communications.
Village Well’s strategic placemaking work helped position Darling Quarter as one of Australia’s leading community destinations. The precinct became a benchmark for urban renewal, winning 5 international and over 39 national industry awards.