Victorian planning consultancy, Urban Planning Collective (UPco) expands into NSW. 06 October 2025 After specialising in the Victorian market for more than 30 years, Urban Planning Collective (UPco) is expanding its geographical reach. The Melbourne-based town planning consultancy has announced that it has opened the doors to a new Sydney office, enabling the business to […]

We’re fortunate to have some long-standing team members at UPco – and this year, we celebrated three major milestones. Congratulations to Kate Foldi (Senior Associate) and Isobell Vescovi (Senior Associate) on their 10-year anniversaries, and Marc Ellenbroek (Director) for notching up 15 years with the business. Marc, Kate and Izzy took time out of their […]

In the heart of Kensington sits a stunning new addition to the Epsom Road streetscape: the St Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church expansion. Constructed in 2024, the project was quick to secure community approval and industry recognition in the form of a Commendation for Public Architecture by the Australian Institute of Architects. We sat down with […]

For some young people, traditional schooling systems just don’t fit. That’s why the Brotherhood of St Laurence opened the David Scott School in Frankston, offering students a more hands-on learning approach while helping them navigate challenges beyond campus life. And on 1 April 2025, it unveiled a brand new learning centre – an evolution supporting […]