Village Well

07/05/2026

Wow, what a fortnight 🌱

Our .well and Regenerative Placemaking Masterclass wrapped up this week, and the energy in the room, across all three states, was something else entirely!

Deep gratitude to our panellists and speakers who gave so generously of their time and expertise Dr Dominique Hes, Rob Adams AM, Cam Perkins, Mike Fisher, Marcus Westbury OAM, Bruce Mills, Brooke Wharton, Andrew Coward, Sam Shepherd, Stephen Burton, Rebecca McIntosh, Brooke Williams, Natasha Doherty, Dr Gregor H Mews and to , and for hosting us in their venues. And to everyone who showed up, contributed, and carried the ideas forward — you are the mycelium web!

It’s a very special movement growing, and we feel extraordinarily grateful to our growing community of passionate placemakers and citizens globally that are dedicated to seeing people and plant thrive.

We are working on a learnings summary with key takeaways and resources for attendees (which we will make available on LinkedIn for those who couldn’t attend).

Follow along for what’s next >> .well

14/04/2026

14/04/2026

The world is at a tipping point - but business can be a force for good.

Join our Regenerative Placemaking Masterclass to explore how place-led development can unlock agency, empower communities, and build resilient local economies.

Our revolutionary Regenerative Model is making this possible. Curious? Check out our socials for more details on how to join. ✨

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13/04/2026

Here at Village Well we’ve been reflecting on why nature plays such a central role in how we connect to place and how it caring for nature in place can influence how we show up in other parts of our lives. During this deep dive, we found some fantastic photos from a project we worked on in Bruny Island, Tasmania. Hoping you enjoy them as much as we have.

07/04/2026

Get ready Brisbane, our Regenerative Placemaking Masterclass is heading your way. Explore the future direction of place-led practice across policy, investment, and urban development. An opportunity for private and government practitioners to learn a new regenerative approach to Placemaking, to support successful regenerative places. Link to tickets in bio.

Hosts:
Gilbert Rochecouste of .well
Ethan Kent of
Emma Hall of .well

Panellists:
Stephen Burton of
Brooke Williams of .studio
Rebecca McIntosh of

Brisbane - Tuesday, April 28th, 2026

And a huge thanks to our supporters .streetaustralia

02/04/2026

Melbourne Panellists announced, and what a line up!! Join us for our Regenerative Placemaking Masterclass to explore the future direction of place-led practice across policy, investment and urban development contexts.

Hosted by:

Gilbert Rochecouste of .well
Ethan Kent of
Emma Hall of .well

Melbourne - Monday May 4th 2024

For more information or pick up tickets head to link in bio

17/03/2026

Are you interested in learning more about the evolution of Placemaking?

Join Village Well and PlacemakingX and leading sector experts to discuss place-led development and the new paradigm of Regenerative Placemaking.

22/01/2026

We’re back in our roots!

On-the-ground in Mauritius, thinking about people, place and planet. A place for Regeneration and community-led innovation.

We can’t wait to share what we’ve been up to! 🌴🌊

14/01/2026

SAVE THE DATE! ✨

We’re excited to announce the return of our much-anticipated 2026 series of Regenerative Placemaking workshops across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, in collaboration with

Together, we will explore the power of Regenerative Placemaking and place-led development and the most powerful trends shaping the next decade.

WHO IT’S FOR:
Developers, Planners, Designers, Community Builders, Civic Leaders, Changemakers, and anyone ready to lead with purpose and build for the long term.

We will be joined by:
Gilbert Rochecouste, Founder and Creative Director Village Well
Ethan Kent, Executive Director Placemaking X
Emma Hall, Director of Placemaking Village Well
Rob Adams AM, Director Adams Urban

…. and many more to be announced!

Follow us on our socials and keep an eye out for more to come. Panelists, speakers, and registrations to come. Reach out if you would like to know more or if you’re up for collaborating - let’s connect! 🌏✨

07/12/2025

Village Well’s recent work with the Adelaide Central Market has us reflecting on the incredible markets we’ve partnered with over the years - from Prahran to Dandenong, Queen Victoria to South Melbourne.

It’s made us ask: what truly makes a market special?

Why does every great city, and every thriving region, have one at its heart?

Here are 10 things that make a great market:

A publicly owned heart and soul

A launchpad for new and cultural businesses

A place where everyone is welcome - the power of free entry, as also seen in the public library model

A shift from transactional to deeply relational experiences

A meeting ground to eat, greet, play and connect

A safe, vibrant space for women, children, families - everyone!

A driver of economic resilience, reducing leakage and keeping value local

Cultural depth through anchors, traditions and the simple act of breaking bread

Daily happenings that build rhythm, routine and belonging

A place that makes us feel part of something larger than ourselves

Adelaide Central Market is one of the great ones, and we’re proud to be helping bring its long-term vision to life.
What markets should we visit next?