Tools for change.

This suite of free tools, research and resources is our legacy to the urban change system, built around Studio THI’s three enduring commitments.

These resources are free to access and use. We hope they continue to inspire, inform and equip you to help your communities, organisations and stakeholders navigate urban change with confidence and impact.

  • Urban Change Readiness Index.

    [ Literacy ]

    An evidence-based tool that measures a community’s preparedness for urban change by exploring literacy, sentiment, priorities and confidence in emerging growth management approaches and ideas.

  • Community Education.

    [ Literacy ]

    A series of engaging, jargon-free videos designed to build public awareness and understanding of why strategies such as urban consolidation and housing diversity are needed.

  • Urban Transition Leadership Capability Assessment.

    [ Leadership ]

    A self-reflection survey that helps leaders identify their strengths and growth areas across six dimensions of urban change leadership: self, systems, politics, place, strategy and change.

  • Voices for Change.

    [ Leadership ]

    A collection of interviews with 20 established and emerging urban leaders who share insights, challenges, and inspirations for leading sustainable urban futures.

  • My Place, its Performance.

    [ Literacy ]

    A quick, accessible online tool that helps communities assess how their place is performing across themes such as accessibility, diversity, resilience, inclusion and sense of place.

Discover how these tools can guide your community and organisation through urban change by contacting Civic Shifts.