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# The City Whisperer

 How to bring dead city areas to life

## Sitemaps

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://www.jondrane.net/blog/)
- [Expert Witness Assessment Expert Triage assesses your complex legal cases- Expert Witness](https://www.jondrane.net/assessing-your-complex-legal-cases-expert-triage-expert-witness-assessment/) - Expert witness assessment. Is your complex legal case needing expert witness input? Are you having trouble assessing? Expert Triage assesses complex cases.
- [My War Father- a memoir by the son of a soldier-impact of war on families](https://www.jondrane.net/my-war-father/) - My War Father- a memoir by the son of a soldier- Impact of war on families: War's Intergenerational Impact and the Introduction of the Soldier Citizen Research.
- [Suffering in silence in the Hunter- stoicism in men](https://www.jondrane.net/stoicism-in-men/) - Suffering in silence in the Hunter- a study of stoicism in men and its relationship with depression and suicide in the Hunter Region
- [JDSLAB Podcast Episode 9: A Self-publishing Journey- Interview Kate Slatter](https://www.jondrane.net/jdslab-podcast-episode-9-a-self-publishing-journey-interview-kate-slatter/) - JDSLAB Episode 9: A Self-publishing Journey- an interview with Kate Slatter. A new author who creates a blog before writing a book about the passing of her son.
- [JDSLAB Episode 7- Listening to Books- The rise of audiobooks](https://www.jondrane.net/post-listening-to-books-the-rise-of-audiobooks/) - Are people listening to books & podcasts more than they are reading books ? The rise of audiobooks & audio products seems to be growing but is this true?
- [JDSLAB Podcast Episode 8 - Learning My Authentic Journey through Missy Higgin's Story](https://www.jondrane.net/my-authentic-journey-through-missy-higgins-story/) - Discovering My Authentic Journey: Through Missy Higgin's Story. A personal reflection on life's journey and the limits and meaning of success. By Dr Jon Drane
- [JDSLAB Episode 6- My Audience of One- Finding your audience- Keith Urban's Story](https://www.jondrane.net/finding-your-reader/) - Finding your audience. Dr Jon shows how he found his ‘Audience of One’ for his book on The Camino and watching an ABC show by Zan Rowe on Keith Urban’s journey.
- [Preview: The Never Ending Startup Podcast- Startup Journey & Stories](https://www.jondrane.net/preview-never-ending-startup-startup-journey-stories/) - The Never Ending Startup. Startup journey & stories. A podcast by Dr Jon Drane on his start up started in 1993, how it lasted this long and startup lessons.
- [Formulas for success in self-publishing- JDSLAB Podcast Ep 4](https://www.jondrane.net/formulas-for-success/) - Formulas for success in self-publishing. Dr Jon has collected formulas for self-publishing which help with audience reach. Like a recipe for success.
- [The Science of Self-publishing- Dr Jon's JDSLAB Podcast Ep3](https://www.jondrane.net/the-science-of-self-publishing/) - The science of self-publishing. Writer communities do not always understand that self-publishing has a scientific dimension. Writers can learn from science.
- [JDSLAB Podcast Episode 1- Self-publisher’s laboratory-Dr Jon Drane](https://www.jondrane.net/welcome-to-jdslab-self-publishers-laboratory-dr-jon-drane/) - Welcome to JDSLAB Self-publisher’s laboratory-PODCAST introduction to a free place to test your reach and impact through self publishing. By Dr Jon Drane
- [Podcast JDSLAB Episode 2 Entrepreneurship in Self-Publishing](https://www.jondrane.net/podcast-jdslab-episode-2-entrepreneurship-in-self-publishing/) - Entrepreneurship in self-publishing is a topic that is not covered or understood well in writer communities. Self publishing is an act of entrepreneurship
- [JDNEST Ep3- Special Interview with Leonie Cutts- CCS Corporation- Startup Journey and Stories](https://www.jondrane.net/jdnest-ep3-startup-journey-and-stories-special-interview-with-leonie-cutts-ccs-corporation/) - Welcome to The Never Ending Startup Podcast Episode : Startup Journey and Stories- A special Interview by Dr Jon with Leonie Cutts- CCS Corp & app called Carisa
- [JDNEST Ep5- Special Interview with Ryan Muir- Echidna Strip- Startup Journey and Stories](https://www.jondrane.net/jdnest-ep5-special-interview-with-ryan-muir-echidna-strip-startup-journey-and-stories/) - Welcome to The Never Ending Startup Podcast Episode: JDNEST Ep5- Special Interview with Ryan Muir- Echidna Strip- Startup Journey and Stories. Clean Tech.
- [JDNEST Ep 7- Special interview with Avril Dunn-EI Platform-Startup Journey and Stories](https://www.jondrane.net/jdnest-ep-7-special-interview-with-avril-dunn-ei-platform-startup-journey-and-stories/) - Welcome to The Never Ending Startup Podcast JDNEST Ep7– Startup Journey and Stories. A special Interview by Dr Jon with Avril Dunn about startup- EI Platform.
- [JDNEST Ep 1- The Never Ending Startup- Startup Journey and Stories](https://www.jondrane.net/never-ending-startup-startup-journey-and-stories/) - Introducing The Never Ending Startup Podcast. Startup Journey and stories. A podcast and book by Dr Jon Drane about his start up which was founded in 1993.
- [JDNEST EP 2:  Pathways and Circularity- Startup Journey and Stories](https://www.jondrane.net/pathways-and-circularity-startup-journey-and-stories/) - Pathways and Circularity- Startup Journey and Stories-
- [JDNEST Ep4- Curiosity and Professor Julius Sumner Miller- Startup Journey and Stories](https://www.jondrane.net/jdnest-ep4-curiosity-and-professor-julius-sumner-miller-startup-journey-and-stories/) - JDNEST Ep4- Curiosity and Professor Julius Sumner Miller- Startup Journey and Stories. Dr Jon reflects on the importance of curiosity in the startup journey
- [JDNEST EP6- Ingenuity and Dick Dusseldorp- Engineer turns Entrepreneur- Startup Journey and Stories](https://www.jondrane.net/jdnest-ep6-enginuity-and-dick-dusseldorp-engineer-turns-entrepreneur-startup-journey-and-stories/) - Welcome to The Never Ending Startup Podcast Episode 6- Enginuity and Dick Dusseldop- Founder of Lend Lease- Startup Journey and Stories. Built to last.
- [JDNEST Ep 8- The White Shoe Brigade meets Silicon Valley -The Skase-Bond Era- Startup Journey and Stories](https://www.jondrane.net/jdnest-ep-8-startup-journey-and-storiesthe-white-shoe-brigade-meets-silicon-valley-the-skase-bond-era/) - JDNEST Ep 8- The White Shoe Brigade- and Silicon Valley -The 1980s- Skase- Bond Era- Startup Journey and Stories
- [JDNEST Ep 9- Special Interview with Tania Papasotiriou Co-founder BEEMO Ride Share Platform- Startup Journey and Stories](https://www.jondrane.net/jdnest-ep-9-startup-journey-and-stories-special-interview-with-tania-papasotiriou-co-founder-beemo-ride-share-platform/) - Welcome to The Never Ending Startup Podcast JDNEST Ep 9– Startup Journey and Stories. A special Interview with Tania Papasotiriou who is co-founder of BEEMO,
- [Jon's Camino De Santiago - a family's journey of discovery, and of coming home](https://www.jondrane.net/jons-camino-de-santiago/) - Jon walked the Camino de santiago with his wife and small family in 2006 and is still asked to do author talks. Includes and interview ABC radio's Michael Spooner in 2007.
- [The Soldier Citizen Research Project- The impact of war on soldiers and their families](https://www.jondrane.net/soldier-citizen-research-project-the-impact-of-war-on-soldiers-and-their-families/) - The journey of soldiers from the battlefield back to civilian life is a complex and often painful transition. "The Soldier Citizen," research delves into this intricate journey
- [Entrepreneurship in Self-publishing](https://www.jondrane.net/entrepreneurship-in-self-publishing/) - Entrepreneurship in self-publishing is a topic that is not covered or understood well in writer communities. Self publishing is an act of entrepreneurship
- [Podcast training internships for creative arts students/mentors](https://www.jondrane.net/podcast-training-internships-for-creative-arts-students/) - Podcast training internships for creative arts students and mentors. Summer Programme. Register Interest Here. Learn how to create podcasts and audiobooks
- [The Mental Health of Cities](https://www.jondrane.net/the-mental-health-of-cities/) - The mental health of cities declines as cities grow. We become disconnected and feel we don’t belong. Cities make us more anxious and effect our mental health.
- [How to Self-Publish Academic Theory for Maximum Impact](https://www.jondrane.net/selfpublish-academic-theory/) - Academics tend to publish their works in journals and conference papers. However for maximum academic impact & engagement you can self-publish academic theory.
- [Walking the Camino de Santiago](https://www.jondrane.net/walking-the-camino-de-santiago-the-way-of-a-thousand-arrows/) - The Camino de Santiago- otherwise knows as the 'Way of St James' or 'The Spanish Pilgrim' trail winds its way through France over the Pyrenees then across Spain
- [Mentoring for success and resilience- Dr Jon Drane](https://www.jondrane.net/mentoring-for-success/) - Mentoring for Success and resilience in life. How to achieve resilience and agility in life. Dr Jon provides mentoring to students and career professionals
- [Leaving Academia Dr Jon Drane’s life path.](https://www.jondrane.net/leaving-academia-dr-jon-dranes-life-path/) - Leaving academia Dr Jon Drane’s life path. Dr Jonathan Drane: News Update. Dr Jon Drane a veteran practitioner and academic returns to his research centre
- [New Self Publishing Lab allows writers to reach audiences faster](https://www.jondrane.net/new-self-publishing-lab/) - Dr Jon Drane has developed a new Self Publishing Lab which allows writers to reach audiences faster.The new offering helps self-publishers choose the right paths
- [Property Development Skills Faster Class](https://www.jondrane.net/property-development-skills-faster-class/) - Property development skills faster class for property developers. Business smarts for new developers. Dr Jon Drane
- [Property Developers and Defects- the defects dilemma](https://www.jondrane.net/the-defects-dilemma-developers-and-defects-by-dr-jonathan-drane/) - Property Developers and Defects- the defects dilemma by Dr Jon Drane. A history of private property development and its effect on defect levels in Australia.
- [Presale apartments - Flaws in The Claw Back Clause](https://www.jondrane.net/the-claw-back-clause/) - Presale apartments - Flaws in The Claw Back Clause New legislation has been effected as a result of the outcry due to this propertydeveloper practice.
- [Economic Centre : Is Concord the Centre of Gravity of Sydney?](https://www.jondrane.net/is-concord-the-centre-of-gravity-of-sydney-economic-centre/) - Economic Centre - Is Concord the Centre of Gravity of Sydney. Think tanks and seminars continue to be held to try and understand the changing face of the city
- [Precinct Activation - Newcastle, The Cinderella City](https://www.jondrane.net/the-cinderella-city/) - Precinct Activation - Newcastle, The Cinderella City. Newcastle and Honeysuckle, NSW
- [Precinct Activation - The Palmer Street Story Townsville](https://www.jondrane.net/the-palmer-street-story/) - The Palmer Street Story Townsville. Case Study- The Palmer St Precinct 2012
- [The Outer West of Sydney: where is the great divide?](https://www.jondrane.net/the-outer-west-of-sydney-the-great-dividing-range/) - The Outer West of Sydney: Where is the Great Divide? Sydney versus Parramatta
- [Apartment Tower Defects and The Property Developer](https://www.jondrane.net/apartment-tower-defects-and-the-property-developer/) - Apartment Tower Defects and The Property Developer.This Choice article exposes the frightening scale of apartment development in Australia
- [The Literature Map: Organising your literature search](https://www.jondrane.net/the-literature-map-organising-your-literature-search/) - The Literature Map and literature review. Organising your literature search By Dr Jonathan Drane Whether you are writing a university assignment or a doctorate
- [Newcastle Revitalisation Programme - SFAUDI Event](https://www.jondrane.net/newcastle-revitalisation-programme-city-walk-through-a-sfaudi-event/) - Newcastle Revitalisation Programme - City Walk Through - A SFAUDI Event
- [Building defects multi apartment towers-petition signed](https://www.jondrane.net/building-defects-legislation-sign-our-change-org/) - Building defects legislation in Apartment towers rushed through parliament. This Change.org petition was launched by Dr Jon Drane in 2018.
- [Employment or Entrepreneurship? An Agile Life Path](https://www.jondrane.net/an-agile-life-path-choosing-employment-and-entrepreneurship/) - Employment or Entrepreneurship? An Agile Life Path. How will your work life pan out? You are likely to live longer than past generations and life expectancy is heading into the Octogenarian age group and beyond. Housing is no longer affordable in city areas, a job is not for life and has an average 2 to
- [How do Property Developers Think?](https://www.jondrane.net/think-like-a-property-developer-how-do-property-developers-think/) - How Do Property Developers Think? Our cities are more and more reliant on private property developers, to create our new developments and cityscapes.
- [Building defects & Property Development Processes- an history of decay](https://www.jondrane.net/dr-drane-reveals-the-history-of-decay-in-property-development-processes-leading-to-defects-and-tragedies/) - Building defects & Property Development Processes- A history of decay. Dr Jon Drane invited speaker at Building regulatory summit in Canberra ACT
- [Building Defects: A Builder's View- by Dr Jonathan Drane](https://www.jondrane.net/defects-a-builders-view-by-dr-jonathan-drane-buikding-defects/) - Building Defects: A Builder's View- by Dr Jonathan Drane. A history lesson on property development and construction processes decay over the past 6 decades
- [Building Defects Dilemma' Gets Ministerial Recognition](https://www.jondrane.net/dr-dranes-defects-dilemma-initiative-gets-ministerial-and-departmental-recognition-building-defects/) - The building defects initiative by Dr Jon Drane - The Defects Dilemma receives ministerial recognition from the Department of Finance, Services & Innovation
- [Creating a Night Time Economy: Plan, design or develop?](https://www.jondrane.net/creating-a-night-time-economy-plan-design-or-develop/) - Creating a Night Time Economy: Plan, design or develop? Dr Jinathan Drane was invited as Chairman for ANZ Night Time Economy Forum, Sydney, June 12th to 14th.
- [Building Defects: An Engineer's View](https://www.jondrane.net/the-defects-dilemma-the-history-of-decay-the-engineers-view-building-defects/) - Building Defects: An Engineer's View. Choosing the right experts for a building defects legal case. Is the engineer the right choice
- [Mid career PhD- harnessing your industry experience](https://www.jondrane.net/mid-career-phd-harnessing-your-industry-experience/) - Mid career PhD- harnessing your industry experience. Should you undertake a PHD after many years in industry: why, when and how?
- [Night economy study- Night Owl Research Gains Traction](https://www.jondrane.net/night-owl-research-gains-traction/) - Night economy study. Night Owl research gains traction. Dr Drane’s night economy field research is unique and getting attention
- [Newcastle Night Economy Study Completed](https://www.jondrane.net/newcastle-night-study-completed/) - The Newcastle Night Economy Study project was a night mapping study wrelated to venues in 7 precincts and other minor night spots across Newcastle City.
- [PhD Project Management Skills- PhD Bootcamp.](https://www.jondrane.net/our-phd-autumn-bootcamp-is-starting-in-march-2022-phd-project-managment-skills/) - PhD Project management skills. Our PhD Autumn Bootcamp is coming up soon and starts on Wednesday 9 March and goes through to June. It is an industry training programme.
- [How to Create a Literature Map](https://www.jondrane.net/how-to-create-a-literature-map/) - The Literature map helps researchers review gaps in the literatureand points of impact. They are useful in both academic and industry research
- [Project Managing Property Development Projects by Dr Drane](https://www.jondrane.net/dr-jon-drane-runs-pm-module-at-udia-professional-development-workshop-project-managing-property-development-projects/) - Project managing property development projects. The essentials of urban and city development. Project management skills by Dr Jon Drane at UDIA training event.
- [Project Managing Research - Research Skills Webinar](https://www.jondrane.net/dr-dranes-project-management-webinar-included-in-social-science-week-project-managing-research/) - Project managing research- research skills webinar. Dr Drane’s webinar on ‘How to project manage your research project’ was included in the Social Science Week.
- [Higher Degree Research Internships - Eligibility criteria](https://www.jondrane.net/learn-more-about-our-hdr-eligible-internships/) - Higher degree research internships Eligibility criteria Industry Internships - STEM- Engineering Focus. Optimum City Search and 'eligible industry internships’
- [How to optimise a property development site of the future!](https://www.jondrane.net/how-to-optimise-the-property-development-site-of-the-future/) - How to optimise a property development site of the future. Join our summer webinar series & learn how to optimize a 'property development site of the future'
- [Research Skills Webinar Series- Kick start 2023!](https://www.jondrane.net/summer-webinar-series-research-skills-kick-start-your-research-topic-and-methodology-for-2023/) - Research Skills Webinar Series- Kick start 2023. Kick start your research topic and methodology for 2023! Join our summer webinar series.
- [Optimum City Research Catalyst Research](https://www.jondrane.net/optimum-city-research-is-migrating/) - Optimum City Research is migrating to opcity.net. Optimum Search has morphed over three decades to become a unique, independant & impactful 'catalyst research’
- [Self Organisation- the key to internship and employment success](https://www.jondrane.net/the-key-to-internship-success-employment-duccess-self-organisation/) - Self organisation is a key to internship success. How organised are you & how is it impacting your work place success? Your organisational skills can be learned
- [How agile are you?](https://www.jondrane.net/how-agile-are-you/) - How agile are you in your life path? What is your personal agility and how self aware are you of your personal resilience. Where will your work life lead you?
- [Dead City Areas - Why do City Areas Die? -Solving city dormancy](https://www.jondrane.net/why-do-city-areas-die-dead-city-areas-solving-city-dormancy/) - Dead city areas and solving city dormancy. Take this kahoot challenge created by Dr Jon Drane an recognised expert in city dormancy.
- [Apartment Tower Safety -How Safe is your Apartment Tower?](https://www.jondrane.net/how-safe-is-your-apartment-tower-apartment-tower-safety-apartment-tower-defects/) - How safe is your apartment tower? Take this kahoot challenge and gain insights into your apartment tower safety. By Dr Jon Drane
- [Property development feasibility- highest and best use.](https://www.jondrane.net/what-is-the-highest-and-best-use-of-a-development-site-property-development-feasibility/) - Take this kahoot challenge on how to assess property development feasibility and the highest and best use of property development site.
- [New! Game Learning Platform on Kahoot.com](https://www.jondrane.net/new-game-learning-platform-on-kahoot-com/) - Game Learning by Dr Drane- Online Training in City and Property Development processes, property development feasibility analysis and Dr Drane’s Faster Class
- [History of Property Development](https://www.jondrane.net/understand-the-history-of-property-development/) - The history of Property Development- Discover the Foundations of Property Development Entrepreneurship: Mirages, White Shoes, the 80s and the GFC.
- [Apartment tower fire- Sharba Abbco Fire engulfs building and family just survives](https://www.jondrane.net/apartment-tower-fire-human-story-25-up-35-down-sharba-abbco-fire-engulfs-building-family-just-survives-fire-stairs-in-35-minute-terror-trip-down-smoky-fire-stairs/) - A terrifying Apartment tower fire where a small family just escapes.The Sharba Abbcof fire engulfed the building and a family just survived.
- [Is the engineer the right expert witness selection legal cases?](https://www.jondrane.net/how-to-cracks-leaks-or-fires-is-the-engineer-the-right-first-choice-for-your-expert-witness-case/) - Lawyers will often go to the engineer first for a complex legal case involving building defects. Dr Drane explains expert witness selection and expert triage.
- [The Property Developer & The New Design and Build Act 2020-1](https://www.jondrane.net/the-property-developer-and-the-new-design-and-build-act-2020-1/) - How does the property developer fit into the revisionist Design and Build Act? Dr Jonathan Drane of Expert Triage gives a quick heads up for insurers, lawyers.
- [Publish an Article on city growth and mental health](https://www.jondrane.net/write-an-article-on-cities-and-publish-it-on-the-city-whisperer-city-growth/) - Write a 750 word article on city growth and its impact on mental health, isolation, belonging and inclusivity and publish it on The City Whisperer
- [Pilot Station History at Author Talk Port Macquarie Library](https://www.jondrane.net/pilot-station-history-port-macquarie-library/) - Pilot Station History at Author Talk Port Macquarie Library. Dr Jon Drane author talk covers the tragic events on the headland through his book The First Pilot
- [How The Pilot Station operated](https://www.jondrane.net/how-the-pilot-station-operated/) - Pilot Station History Dunbogan NSW. Dr Jon Drane reveals the workings of the Pilot Station on Camden Haven headland and how the boatmen and the Pilot worked.
- [Pilot Station Headland holds a deep indigenous history](https://www.jondrane.net/pilot-station-headland-holds-a-deep-indigenous-history/) - The Pilot Station History on The Camden Haven Headland not only holds a colonial history but also a deep indigenous history that is found in the middens
- [Pilot Station History Brought to Life in Dunbogan NSW](https://www.jondrane.net/pilot-station-history-brought-to-life/) - The Pilot Station at Dunbogan NSW has always held a mystery.The station is a remnant of the light house and pilot era of Australian maritime navigation.
- [How well do you know your night time economy?](https://www.jondrane.net/how-well-do-you-know-your-night-time-economy/) - How well do you know your night time economy? Dr Jon Drane and his Night Owl Research Project explores the Sleeping City through his field based research.
- [Night Time Economy Strategy Research Methodology Dr Drane](https://www.jondrane.net/night-owl-research-gains-traction-2/) - Night Time Economy Strategy Research gains traction in Sydney CBD study by Dr Jon Drane. The study determined venues and their relationships in Sydney Harbour.
- [Newcastle City Night Time Economy Strategy Study  2021](https://www.jondrane.net/newcastle-night-time-economy-study-completed-2021/) - The Newcastle Night Time Economy Study project was a night mapping study of 7 precincts. It assisted Newcastle City to determine a Night Time Economy Strategy.
- [ANZ Night Economy Forum Explores 'The Sleeping City'](https://www.jondrane.net/anz-night-time-economy-forum-explores-the-sleeping-city-night-economy/) - ANZ Night Economy explores the new frontier, the sleepimg city and the night time economy of the future. Dr Jon Drane invited to chair this international event.
- [Night economy research in city centres gains traction](https://www.jondrane.net/night-economy-research-in-city-centres-gains-traction/) - Night economy research in city centres gains traction- Night economy research initiative with study of Newcastle, Sydney and Liverpool shows key drivers
- [Building Defects Causes in Apartment Towers Studied by City Research Centre](https://www.jondrane.net/building-defects-causes-in-apartment-towers/) - Building Defects Causes in Apartment Towers-Optimum City Research is conducting research into systemic causes of building defects in multi-apartment towers.
- [Building defects legal solutions- defects in legal cases](https://www.jondrane.net/building-defects-legal-solutions/) - Building defects legal solutions- defects in legal cases. Solving the cause of building defects in the multi-apartment sector is becoming more and more complex.
- [How to choose a building defects expert witness](https://www.jondrane.net/building-defects-expert-witness/) - How to choose a building defects expert witness. Solving the real cause of building defects in the multi-apartment sector is complex needing better assessment
- [Dangerous Building Defects-Research Centre Tracks Chronology](https://www.jondrane.net/dangerous-building-defects-chronology-remembering/) - Revealing research on dangerous building defects tracks the chronology of cases across the world and Australia.
- [How to Create a Literature Map](https://www.jondrane.net/register-for-our-upcoming-webinar-literature-mapping/) - The Literature Map helps researchers analyse literature for gaps and points of impact. Learn more and register for our upcoming webinar.
- [Mental health of men. Mentoring Men mental health workshops](https://www.jondrane.net/mental-health-of-men/) - Mental health of men. Mentoring Men runs workshops on mental health of men and deals with anxiety, depression and suicidality. Dr Jon received certification.
- [The Developer Bond and the Invisible Property Developer](https://www.jondrane.net/the-developer-bond-and-the-invisible-property-developer/) - The Developer Bond and The Invisible Property Developer: The current attempts to legislate for a 'developer bond' to provide security to multi-apartment strata.
- [A Decade of Dangerous Building Defects in Apartment Towers](https://www.jondrane.net/decade-of-dangerous-building-defects/) - A Decade of Dangerous Building Defects in Apartment Towers . How far have we come internationally with solving dangerous building defects in apartment towers?
- [Get a Building Defects History Check on your Apartment Tower](https://www.jondrane.net/building-defects-history-check-on-your-apartment-tower/) - A building defects history check involves a case study analysis of your apartment tower, its history of development and its risk factors for dangerous defects.
- [How do you bring dead city areas to life again?](https://www.jondrane.net/dead-city-areas/) - Dead city areas: Dr Jon Drane unfolds the mystery of how he treats dead city areas as merely ‘dormant’ like in nature e.g. a bear hibernating. Dr Jon Drane
- [Property Development Theory Awarded on Researchgate](https://www.jondrane.net/property-development-theory/) - Dr Jon’s article:Contemporary Property Development Theory awarded on Researchgate forms basis for professional doctorate in Property Development.
- [City Development Processes- the first practitioner doctorate](https://www.jondrane.net/dr-jon-drane-writes-first-practitioner-doctorate-on-city-development-processes-city-development-processes/) - Dr Jon Drane writes first practitioner doctorate on city development processes and mechanisms. It focused on property developer cultures and practices.
- [Creating a Night Economy: Plan, design or develop?](https://www.jondrane.net/creating-a-night-time-economy-plan-design-or-develop-2-night-economy/) - Exploring the night economy and how our city authorities should plan, design or develop the frontier of the future, the night economy. Dr Jonathan Drane
- [Mixed Zoning in Cities-Blunt method or Agent of Change?](https://www.jondrane.net/mixed-zoning-in-cities/) - Mixed Zoning in Cities has provided city planners with the ability to allow different uses on a site, but does it always work and is it a catalyst for change?
- [ANZ Night Economy Forum June 2019](https://www.jondrane.net/anz-night-economy-forum-june-2019/) - Dr Jon Drane was invited to chair the ANZ Night Economy Forum. An Asia-Pacific event exploring the new night economy as a frontier and it’s drivers for change.

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- [How to bring dead city areas to life](https://www.jondrane.net/) - How to bring dead city areas to life. The City Whisperer was created by Dr Jon Drane to understand how dead city areas occur & how they can be brought to life.
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- [Ranking of Megacities by Their Growth Dynamic](https://www.jondrane.net/publications-growth-of-cities-camino-de-santiago/ranking-of-megacities-by-a-growth-dynamic/) - Ranking of Megacities by their Growth Dynamic. The proliferation of buildings in the cityscape. City Growth. A Research Programme By Dr Jonathan Drane.
- [Building Regulatory Reform Summit-Dr Drane on Industry Decay](https://www.jondrane.net/city-research/the-state-of-contemporary-property-development-structures/building-regulatory-reform-summit-2018/) - Dr Drane is invited to speak about the history of industry practices and their decay at the building regulatory reform summit held in Canberra in 201
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- [About Us- Smarter healthy cities](https://www.jondrane.net/about-us-smarter-healthy-cities/) - The City Whisperer explores the future of smarter healthier cities. It focuses on mental health and the city and how we can build better cities of the future.
- [Precinct Activation Concept Paper for Outer West Dormancy Research Project](https://www.jondrane.net/city-research/outer-west-dormancy-study-sydney-basin/precinct-activation-concept-paper-for-outer-west-dormancy-research-project/) - The City Whisperer Precinct Activation Concept Paper for Outer West Dormancy Research Project exploring dead city areas and how they are brought to life.
- [About Dr Jonathan Drane- Mental Health of Cities](https://www.jondrane.net/about-jonathan-drane-mental-health-of-cities/) - Dr Jonathan Drane is a researcher and advisor to government and corporate sectors. He focuses on mental health of cities and how we can build better cities.
- [Our Team- Smarter Healthy Cities](https://www.jondrane.net/our-team-our-team-smarter-healthy-cities/) - Dr Jon Drane's research work. Our team The City Whisperer explores the future of smarter healthy cities. It focuses on how we can build better future cities.
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- [Testimonials- The future of smarter healthy cities](https://www.jondrane.net/about-us-smarter-healthy-cities/testimonials-the-future-of-smarter-healthy-cities/) - Testimonials of Dr Jon Drane's research work . The City Whisperer explores the future of smarter healthy cities. It focuses on how we can build better cities of the future.
- [The Way of a Thousand Arrows-The Camino de Santiago](https://www.jondrane.net/books/the-way-of-a-thousand-arrows-2-the-camino-de-santiago/) - An Australian Family's journey through the Camino de Santiago. #camino de santiago #spanish pilgrim trail #spanish walking trails #spiritual walks
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- [Books](https://www.jondrane.net/books/) - Dr Jonathan Drane is an award winning Australian non-fiction writer and poet. His personal works concentrate on manhood, and his life experiences as a father, son and husband. Although Jonathan started writing poetry at the age of 12, his works remained hidden until he was 50 years old. Jonathan's first travel memoir 'The Way of
- [City Growth Dynamics](https://www.jondrane.net/advisory/urban-renewal-advisory/) - Jonathan is available for advisory engagements that are related to city growth dynamics, urban renewal, revitalisation and property development. Jonathan is a recognised expert in the area of city growth dynamics with an emphasis on understanding dormancy in city precincts and how to revitalise and develop city precincts. He has been an advisor to Government,
- [Booking Page Dr Drane's Master Classes](https://www.jondrane.net/booking-page-dr-dranes-master-classes/) - Book here for upcoming seminars: Introductory Seminar: Becoming a Street Smart Property Developer November sessions are underway. Book our next session on Eventbrite: Book Here Upcoming Classes: To be scheduled for Summer 2018 and 2019 Upcoming Topics: –The Defects Dilemma: How the Property Development Industry’s professional practices have been eroded over time and the associated
- [Tutor - Mentor Property Development](https://www.jondrane.net/tutor-mentor-property-development/) - Dr Drane provides real life experiential tutoring in the complex and exciting area of Property Development. Jonathan has worked in major corporate development groups and has mentored company executives as well as students. He has lectured at Sydney University, UNSW, Western Sydney University and ICMS. He has also studied an MBA and DBA at Macquarie
- [Writing Classes and Bootcamps](https://www.jondrane.net/writing-classes-and-bootcamps/) - Spring Writing Classes with Dr Jonathan Drane Is it time to listen to that voice within? Your book is calling! Genres: Non-fiction, auto-biographical and historical novel Writing tools of the trade e.g. scrivener, Endnote Getting Started: Story Creation Getting Organised: Story construction Tools of the Trade for epublishing e.g. calibre, adobe, converters Is it
- [Parramatta Square Photo Gallery- Construction](https://www.jondrane.net/parramatta-square-photo-gallery-construction/) - A photographic record of the construction of Parramatta Square Project taken from the 1PSQ building for student purposes at Western Sydney University. Photos by Dr Jonathan Drane. 17 April 2018 17 April 2018 17 April 2018 17 April 2018
- [Content Analysis and Management](https://www.jondrane.net/content-analysis-and-management/) - Jonathan provides assistance in legal situations related to content management and analysis in complex legal cases which have a lack of evidence. The process Jonathan uses includes content analysis, interview and case study anaysis including re-creation of project structures and timelines. Projects: Jonathan has worked on projects in an advisory, research and client representation capacity.
- [Case Study Creation](https://www.jondrane.net/case-study-creation/) - The use of case study to elaborate theoretical, legal or commercial investigations is an important means of re-creation of events and in legal situations it can recreate evidence. Historical Case Study Recreation The use of historical data collection including chronology and case study can be combined to re-create and depict events for the purposes of
- [Corporate Strategy and Spatial Needs (1990-2000)](https://www.jondrane.net/publications-growth-of-cities-camino-de-santiago/corporate-strategy-and-spatial-needs/) - MBA Thesis Paper: Jonathan Drane MGSM (Macquarie Graduate Management School) 1992, 2000 Jonathan's doctorate is a culmination of 23 years of research and a fascination with the growth of cities. This started in 1990 with his Master of Business Administration thesis at MGSM (Macquarie University, Sydney) as 'The relationship between corporate strategy and spatial needs'
- [The State of Contemporary Property Development Structures 2017 to ..](https://www.jondrane.net/publications-growth-of-cities-camino-de-santiago/the-state-of-contemporary-property-development-structures-2017-to/) - The State of Contemporary Property Development Structures The State of Contemporary Property Development Structures in the Australian Context A Research Project by Dr Jonathan Drane, Sydney Graduate School of Management, Western Sydney University, Sydney, Australia. 2017. Sydney CBD- Photo J Drane 2016 By Dr Jonathan Drane Summary This research explores the systemic historic deterioration of
- [Dormancy and Revitalisation in the Outer West of Sydney 2017](https://www.jondrane.net/publications-growth-of-cities-camino-de-santiago/dormancy-and-revitalisation-in-the-outer-west-of-sydney-2017/) - From Dormancy to Proliferation: A Model of Potential Property Proliferation in Dormant Areas of Sydney’s Outer-West Centres. A Research Project by Dr Jonathan Drane, Sydney Graduate School of Management, Western Sydney University, Sydney, Australia. The Urban and Living Society Institute Grant Scheme 2017 By Dr Jonathan Drane Summary This research studies outer west centres in
- [The State of Contemporary Property Development Structures](https://www.jondrane.net/city-research/the-state-of-contemporary-property-development-structures/) - The State of Contemporary Property Development Structures in the Australian Context A Research Project by Dr Jonathan Drane, Sydney Graduate School of Management, Western Sydney University, Sydney, Australia. 2017. Sydney CBD- Photo J Drane 2016 By Dr Jonathan Drane Summary This research explores the systemic historic deterioration of property development and construction practices, their structures
- [Newcastle Revitalisation Programme – City Walk Through](https://www.jondrane.net/city-research/outer-west-dormancy-study-sydney-basin/newcastle-revitalisation-programme-city-walk-through/) - Newcastle Revitalisation Programme – City Walk Through – A SFAUDI Event April 20, 2018 Leave a comment Edit Newcastle Revitalisation Programme – City Walk Through – A SFAUDI Event (Sydney Forum for Architects and Urban Designers) (SFAUDI) Hello Colleagues Those who are interested in the Newcastle revitalisation programme including the light rail, here is a
- [Workshop to Define Outer West Dormancy Research October 2017](https://www.jondrane.net/city-research/outer-west-dormancy-study-sydney-basin/workshop-to-define-research-october-2017/) - From Dormancy to Proliferation: A Model of Potential Property Proliferation in Dormant Areas of Sydney’s Outer-West Centres. A Research Project by Dr Jonathan Drane, Sydney Graduate School of Management, Western Sydney University, Sydney, Australia. The Urban and Living Society Institute Grant Scheme 2017 By Dr Jonathan Drane Summary This research studies outer west centres in
- [Study of Dormancy and Proliferation in Outer West Centres - Sydney Basin](https://www.jondrane.net/city-research/outer-west-dormancy-study-sydney-basin/) - From Dormancy to Proliferation: A Model of Potential Property Proliferation in Dormant Areas of Sydney’s Outer-West Centres. A Research Project by Dr Jonathan Drane, Sydney Graduate School of Management, Western Sydney University, Sydney, Australia. The Urban and Living Society Institute Grant Scheme 2017 By Dr Jonathan Drane Summary This research studies outer west centres in
- [Property Developer Dynamics](https://www.jondrane.net/city-research/property-developer-dynamics/) - Six Australian Property Developers Dusseldorp, Bond, Skase, Ray, Wills and Peterson. 1950 to 2010 Lend Lease, Bondcorp, Qintex, Ray Group, CRI and Girvan A little history. Dr Jonathan Drane The works on this page are predominantly extracted from Jonathan Drane's doctorate 'The Seed in the Cityscape; The property development mechanism and its influence on the
- [The Outer West Collection     By Dr Jonathan Drane](https://www.jondrane.net/city-research/the-outer-west-of-sydney-measuring-growth-change/the-outer-west-collection/) - The Outer West Collection This page collects the archived blog articles on the Outer West of Sydney that have been written by Dr Jonathan Drane. For the main page on the outer west start here and then read the follow up articles below: So where is the great divide between east and west of Sydney?
- [The Outer West of Sydney- Measuring Growth & Change](https://www.jondrane.net/city-research/the-outer-west-of-sydney-measuring-growth-change/) - By Doctor Jonathan Drane The Outer West of Sydney: Beyond the economic lens In a recent city focused workshop (2015) , a key speaker illustrated the changing face of Sydney and other cities around the world through a mind spinning array of charts and graphs inter-spaced with topical strategic maps of the Sydney Metro. The
- [Case Study- The Palmer St Precinct](https://www.jondrane.net/city-research/the-city-whisperer-dead-city-areas/case-study-the-palmer-st-precinct/) - Extract from News Article 2008 Townsville Bulletin. Case Study Palmer Street Townsville 2012 A study of the proliferation of buildings in the Palmer Street and Railway Precincts Townsville, Far North Queensland Australia. Townsville is a regional city in Far North Queensland, Australia. It is often described by Queenslanders as ‘the capital of the north’, and
- [Case Study- The Cinderella City](https://www.jondrane.net/city-research/the-city-whisperer-dead-city-areas/case-study-the-cinderella-city/) - THE CINDERELLA CITY Snapshot 1991 Newcastle, NSW "In a feature article for the local daily broadsheet newspaper The Newcastle Herald, journalist Terry Smyth (1991, p16) uses the phrase 'The Cinderella City' to describe the plight or at least the perceived plight of Newcastle at this time. "Newcastle has a chip on its shoulder ... a

## Books

- [The Never Ending Startup- the circular business entrepreneur (Upcoming)](https://www.jondrane.net/books/the-never-ending-startup-the-circular-business-entrepreneur-upcoming/) - The Never Ending Startup – The circular business entrepreneur. A book by Dr Jon Drane about his start up which was founded in 1993 and how it lasted this long.
- [JDSLAB - Dr Jon's Self-publishing Lab- The Book](https://www.jondrane.net/books/jdslab-dr-jons-self-publishing-lab-the-book/) - JDSLAB - The Book- Dr Jon's Self-publishing Lab for Writers, Unlock the secrets of self-publishing where the worlds of science and entrepreneurship converge
- [The First Pilot a Pilot Station History Dr Jon Drane](https://www.jondrane.net/books/the-first-pilot-pilot-station-history/) - The Pilot Station History at Dunbogan NSW is a remnant of the light house & pilot era of Australian maritime history &stands on a headland facing the Pacific .
- [The Art of Listening- Listening with empathy by Dr Jon Drane](https://www.jondrane.net/books/the-art-of-listening-selected-poems-dr-jonathan-drane/) - The Art of Listening: Listening with empathy. These selection of poems show the art of listening and empathy toward people and nature. Selected Poems Jon Drane
- [The Way of a Thousand Arrows- An Australian family’s journey through the Camino de Santiago](https://www.jondrane.net/books/camino-de-santiago-spanish-pilgrim-trail-the-way-of-a-thousand-arrows/) - Camino de Santiago-The Way of a Thousand Arrows: An Australian family’s journey through the Spanish pilgrim trail- Travel memoir and guide Jonathan Drane
- [Guide to the Camino de Santiago](https://www.jondrane.net/books/camino-de-santiago-spanish-pilgrim-trail-travel-guide/) - Get Started On The Camino de Santiago by reading this helpful guide and travel memoir to the Spanish Pilgrim Trail with all the necessary checklists and tips
- [Esther's Needles](https://www.jondrane.net/books/esthers-needles-healing-through-acupuncture/) - Esther's Needles is an engaging and introspective story that delves into the author's personal journey of self-discovery and healing through acupuncture.
- [The State of Contemporary Property Development Theory](https://www.jondrane.net/books/the-state-of-contemporary-property-development-theory/) - A review of property development theory & property development processes covering ‘models of the development process’ by Dr Jonathan Drane
- [Lady Bird (Lady Beetles)](https://www.jondrane.net/books/lady-bird-lady-beetles/) - This book on Lady Beetles (or Lady Birds) inspires our children and grandchildren to respect the planet and its pollinators & to become a 'pollinator' citizen
- [The Seed in the Cityscape- City Development Processes](https://www.jondrane.net/books/the-seed-in-the-cityscape-city-development-processes/) - The Seed in the Cityscape explores the city development processes and dynamics that create our CBDs and city centres. It reveals the true nature of city growth.
- [Real Estate Development: The Russian Context](https://www.jondrane.net/books/real-estate-development-the-russian-context/) - 'Real Estate Development: The Russian Context', By Dr Maxim Kotlyarov (editor) : The book helps all scholars and students to understand land and real estate.
- [Bumble Bee- poems for my grandchildren](https://www.jondrane.net/books/bumble-bee/) - Poems about bees and pollinators. This book inspires our children and grandchildren to respect the planet and its pollinators and to become a 'pollinator'.

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