City Collective

02/04/2026

Watch and listen to Jordan Jones and Justin Kearnan's keynote, presented at City Chats and UDIA National Congress 2026, 'From Paradox to Flywheel: Leveraging Modular Innovations to Vanquish Our Affordability Crisis'. Now available on Spotify and YouTube.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Xt7PoA5byG4s1YcqniA2J?si=TpQR5UvNTWuX6KMD4eArPA

YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5n_v6Bzun8

City Chats · Episode

13/03/2026

This week, David Cooke, Terry Boxall, and Sam Wiechula hosted a guided walk-through of Uniting SA's Uniting on Second in Bowden, bringing together key partners and collaborators to experience the project firsthand.

It was fantastic to hear such positive feedback regarding the attention to detail and design, build quality and how a high-quality residential outcome was achieved on a challenging site.

Having started the project in 2023 through an EOI, walking the site offered a powerful reminder of what this project represents. Uniting on Second is more than a housing development, it’s a model for inclusive, mixed-income living that brings together community housing and thoughtful design, to create a genuinely connected urban neighbourhood.

Read more about the project: https://citycollective.com.au/project/uniting-on-second/

12/03/2026

We're excited to announce that The Integral Group's Senior Development Executive, Jordan Jones, and City Collective's Managing Partner US, Justin Kearnan, will present together at next week's UDIA National Congress 2026.

Their keynote presents a bold new model for housing delivery: modular, mixed-income, and built at the scale cities actually need.

If you're attending, make sure to add this session to your schedule!

📅 Wednesday, 18 March
🕒11:00am – 12:00pm
📍 Adelaide Convention Centre

Less than a week to go until the UDIA National Congress arrives in Adelaide!

From 16–18 March, more than 500 delegates and 30+ speakers will come together to explore the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping Australia’s urban development industry.

This year’s program features an exceptional speaker line-up, including:
• South Australian Premier the Hon Peter Malinauskas MP – officially welcoming delegates to the National Congress
• Ash Barty – delivering the closing keynote on leadership, resilience and a high-performance mindset
• Alan Kohler – sharing insights on the economic outlook and market conditions
• Sophie Renton – exploring the demographic trends shaping Australia’s future
• Ian Sanders, Julian Coppini, Scott Langford and Cherie McMahon – unpacking key issues shaping the market
• Plus many more industry leaders

We’re also excited to welcome international perspectives, with sessions from Dean Landy (Rendeavour) and US-based speakers Justin Kearnan (City Collective) and Jordan Jones (Integral).

Across three days, the Congress will bring together industry leaders, policymakers and practitioners to share ideas, challenge thinking and help shape the future of our communities.

Last chance to book: https://udiacongress.com/

With thanks to Events Adelaide, Convention Centre and Congress Partner .

06/03/2026

In City Chats Issue 02: Innovation Through Housing & Urban Design, we dive into the future of housing and cities.

Justin Kearnan shares insights on modular delivery, Tribute Rising, and how design-led innovation is shaping resilient, inclusive communities. We also speak with Jordan Jones from The Integral Group on mixed-income housing and modular innovation. In our Industry Spotlight, we highlight their joint keynote at the UDIA National Congress 2026 in Adelaide, a national forum for city-making, policy, and design excellence.

🔗 Read more: https://citycollective.com.au/city-chats-issue-02-innovation-through-housing-and-urban-design/

Issue 02 Innovation Through Housing & Urban Design, explores how innovative thinking, design-led delivery, & collaborative approaches are shaping housing.

19/02/2026

Construction is officially underway at Uniting on Hawker!

Today, City Collective leaders, David Cooke and Terry Boxall, marked the commencement of works on site in Bowden, a significant milestone for a project that will deliver 30 much-needed homes in the heart of our city. Designed by City Collective and delivered in partnership with Uniting SA, Kennett Builders, and SA Housing Trust, this development will provide 24 social housing apartments and 6 affordable homes for vulnerable women aged 55 and over who are experiencing, or at risk of homelessness.

Joined by Premier of South Australia, Hon. Peter Malinauskas, Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Nick Champion MP, and Member for Adelaide, Steve Georganas MP, we celebrated with an early morning coffee on site, acknowledging the collaboration and shared commitment behind this important step forward.

We look forward to seeing Uniting on Hawker take shape and make a lasting impact for those who need it most.

06/02/2026

This year marks 10 years of City Collective!

A decade of shaping cities through design, thinking deeply about place, people, and the everyday experiences that make cities work better.

From big ideas to built outcomes, we’ve always believed good design is about people first. We're proud of where we’ve come from, grateful for the partners, clients and friends we've made along the way, and excited for what’s next.

This year will be a celebration of the people and projects that have shaped City Collective since 2016... stay tuned.

#2016 #2026

19/01/2026

Today we honor Dr Martin Luther King Jr., not only his words, but his presence in places where change was demanded.

In 1965, Dr King stood alongside local leaders and community members in Selma following the violence of Bloody Sunday, when peaceful marchers were brutally attacked crossing the Edmund Pettus Bridge.

Following our work on the Downtown Selma Action Plan, we’re mindful that planning is never just about buildings or infrastructure. It’s about understanding history, listening deeply, and shaping places that honor struggle, resilience, and community voice. The legacy of Selma reminds us that public spaces matter, and that who they serve, and how they are shaped, carries lasting meaning.

🔗 Read about the project: https://citycollective.com.au/project/selma-downtown-action-plan/

🔗 Learn about Downtown Selma: https://www.downtownselma.org/

16/01/2026

We’re excited to announce Lakeview at White Oaks, a new master-planned neighborhood reimagining the former Surf Coaster USA site in Laconia, New Hampshire.

The 11-acre site is being transformed into a walkable, lake-oriented community that strengthens connections between downtown Laconia, Weirs Beach, and the surrounding areas.

The vision for Lakeview at White Oaks draws from New Hampshire’s lakefront character, with architecture, materials, and outdoor living spaces oriented to the landscape, while creating a continuous public trail that links the site into the broader city and waterfront. The plan proposes approximately 150 residential units, designed to support a vibrant, connected neighborhood.

We’re looking forward to continuing work with Edgewater Development Group and the City of Laconia as the project advances.

🔗 Read more about the master plan: https://citycollective.com.au/project/lakeview-at-white-oaks/

11/01/2026

What kind of housing generates the most community good?

For the Selma Downtown Action Plan, we consulted with the people of Selma, undertaking a simple yet effective exercise involving a spectrum of typologies, ranging from low to high density, directly relating them to civic assets and amenities.

🎥 Watch to see how the people of Selma informed us on the housing that they wanted.

04/01/2026

Hear from Blake Reeves, as he discusses design choices rooted in the study of Urban Anthropology.

What is Urban Anthropology?

- How people actually live, move, gather, and express themselves in cities

- Paying attention to rituals, symbols, and patterns that give a place its soul

- Asking how the built environment can support those patterns.

Learn how City Collective considers Urban Anthropology when making design decisions.

28/12/2025

The Life Cycle of Community Prosperity

We explore the interconnected stages that shape thriving, resilient communities, from the early seeds of engagement to long-term impact.

🎥 This video takes you inside our approach to understanding how people, places, and planning work together to create prosperity that lasts. Whether you're a planner, designer, or community housing provider, this is a powerful look into the process behind meaningful change.