Our services
Legacy underpins everything we do.
At Left Bank Co. we work with you to build a place-based legacy into projects and cities at every level. A legacy designed not only in the built fabric but also the governance, operations and processes that keep them going in the long run. Our services go beyond balancing social, cultural and commercial outcomes. We advocate for these outcomes so our cities can be in a better position for generations to come.
Cultural and creative strategy
Weaving connection and meaning into place
Why is it important?
Cultural infrastructure and creative spaces foster connection and meaning. However, these are some of the most complex assets to design and deliver successfully so they need to be considered from the very beginning of the project.
That’s why we help you develop realistic strategies for visionary, financially viable and high-value creative spaces that can actually land in the real world.
What we do differently
We provide partnership brokering services
We draw on our experience managing cultural and property sector incubators to help you fill the gaps in your strategy.
We add rigorous primary research to benchmarking exercises
We conduct interviews and roundtables so we can back our strategies with real-life insights.
We discuss the operations and governance from the outset
We facilitate conversations about asset performance to ensure it’s designed to be fit for purpose.
We build the capacity of the creative and property sectors
We form enduring and productive partnerships.
We coordinate study tours
We look at strategies in action so you can learn from the triumphs and shortcomings of others and elevate your thinking.
What you get
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Creative precinct and venue feasibility studies
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Masterplan options, studies and charrettes
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Alternate property model advisory services
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Visioning, concept development and briefs
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Sector engagement reports
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Ideas for making space for culture incubation programs
Stakeholder engagement
Establishing a dynamic forum to voice ideas and options
Why is it important?
It’s often difficult to step back and see the big picture when working with complex urban systems. That’s why we conduct stakeholder engagement and qualitative research so you can get insight into different perspectives and map out a clear path forward.
Testing and refining ideas with stakeholders means you can make realistic, politically viable decisions with confidence.
What we do differently
We facilitate collaboration processes
The findings from these highly productive and engaging workshops build on our rich knowledge of the sector.
We test ideas ‘in the room’
We’re not facilitators that tell you what you already know. We bring our expertise and experience to bear and help evolve ideas on the go.
We produce insights reports
Findings from our highly productive and engaging workshops are used to build a deeper understanding and appreciation of an opportunity.
What you get
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Stakeholder engagement plans
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Business and institutional strategic plans
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Strategy workshops + forum and panel design and mediation
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Engagement reports and insights
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Policy research and analysis
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Human-centred design processes
Bid strategy and design procurement
Positioning the ‘what’ and ‘why’ of your project for your audience
Why is it important?
You need to clearly communicate the value of your proposition, and show your audience you understand the protocols that underpin city-making and your audience’s goals and needs. If you don’t, you risk losing opportunities and damaging your reputation.
Working on both sides of the procurement process, we help you craft the high-quality communications needed to set your project up for success.
What we do differently
We facilitate vision and ‘bid-win’ workshops
We turn winning ideas into clear threads and themes that clearly communicate your value.
We evaluate your new business materials and methods
We review your position in the market, building on insights from clients and collaborators.
We write, coordinate and produce your bids
We offer an end-to-end bid production service so you can focus on the financials and the relationships.
We give design advice to creative industries briefs and bids
We help you articulate urban design ideas into an achievable vision grounded in operational and technical expertise.
We embed relationship-building opportunities into your strategy
We support authentic engagement with Country, coordinate study tours, and broker partnerships within our extensive network. This helps demonstrate the value of your proposal.