SENIOR CONSULTANT

David Petruzzella

David Petruzzella

Hailing from an iconic Adelaide release area, David knows first-hand that great strategic planning paves the way for great communities. He is driven to leave a similar mark.

David’s dual qualifications in urban planning and industrial design mean that he can apply design thinking to problem solving. This is a non-linear, iterative process used to understand stakeholders, challenge assumptions, redefine problems, develop prototypes and create innovative solutions.

His understanding of the public sector provides valuable insight. David’s background in Local Government means that he knows how Councils function and what it takes to create policy that works. He also has a proven record working closely with State Government, developers and community stakeholders.

David’s experience as a consultant specialising in the sport and recreation sector has given him skills in master planning, asset management and community engagement. He is also great at demographics and analysis/design of infrastructure from a planning perspective.

This varied experience, combined with David’s terrific project management skills and adaptability, means that he can give our wide-ranging clients just what they need – high quality planning services on time and within budget.

Areas of Expertise

Statutory Policy

Code Amendments and Submissions

Strategic Policy Development

Structure/Master Planning

Demographic Research and Interpretation

Community and Stakeholder Engagement

Corporate Planning

Qualifications

Masters of Urban and Regional Planning, University of South Australia

Bachelor of Industrial Design,University of South Australia

Professional Affiliations

Planning Institute of Australia