Hi, I’m Julia Suh.

I am an urban strategist, social innovator and engagement specialist.

Let's work together

I work across the fields of urbanism, community building, social impact and technology with city makers to define and solve complex problems through design thinking and human-centred design approaches. I can help you with:
Community and stakeholder engagement, research and co-design
Community investment tracking and strategy
Tech-enabled community building and placemaking
Customer journey mapping, place and customer experience strategy and action plan
Speaking and mentoring
I have had the privilege of working with some of the most open-minded property professionals, community housing providers, corporations and local councils, to name a few: Green Building Council of Australia, Stockland, Hume Community Housing Association, Link Housing, Charter Hall, City of Gold Coast and Hunter’s Hill Council. Please get in touch to discuss your next project.
(Cover image: Property Council of Australia, Future Cities 2019 by Homepix Photography)

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HONOURS & AWARDS

entrepreneurship | social change | diversity

40 Under 40: 2020 - The University of Auckland

Entrepreneurship

''40 of our inspiring young alumni who continue to shine in both their professional and personal lives.''

''This group comprises alumni who have harnessed new opportunities and blazed trails.''

Westpac Social Change Fellowship 2017

Social Change

''Chances are you’re already doing extraordinary things. Thanks to your capacity to give and your strong desire to change the world, you’ll have an impressive track record of driving change. And you’re now at a point where you want to step things up a notch. You thrive on collaboration and are ready to explore new networks, learnings and opportunities so you create better lives for even more Australians.''

40 Under 40: Most Influential Asian-Australians 2020

Entrepreneurship

''The 40 Under 40: Most Influential Asian-Australian Awards will recognise the achievements of young Asian-Australian leaders in their fields. The Awards are designed to celebrate the achievements of the next generation of Asian-Australians, making them more visible in the wider community and to provide a stepping stone to further leadership opportunities.''

Fempowered 2020

Entrepreneurship

''With the generous support of our partners Google For Startups, Fishburners Sydney is offering a 6 month Launch Pad program for 12 DIVERSE females to turn a viable idea into a sustainable business.''

ENTERPRISES

civic leadership | social trust | employment pathways | beautiful neighbourhoods

Paper Plain

Design thinking hub for city makers.

Paper Plain helped its clients tackle complex problems by taking them through a creative process and co-designing solutions.

Drawing from multiple disciplines including social impact, technology, engagement and urbanism, Paper Plain provided consulting services and digital products to help property developers, governments and community development organisations to optimise their investment in community spaces, programs and engagement; and support community leadership to develop and be sustained.

Small Shift

Invitation for everyone in every neighbourhood to take small shifts.

Small Shift was a social enterprise that trained and inspired communities to create beautiful, meaningful and unique public spaces in their neighbourhood. Small Shift focused on:

Consulting: strategic placemaking, activation and community engagement services through the lens of social inclusion for the property industry, community housing providers and government.
Delivering DIO (Do-It-Ourselves) activation projects: supporting locals to re-imagine and create their shared spaces together in their neighbourhood as a vehicle to build community resilience and social trust; and creating employment pathways for people facing barriers to employment.