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good strategy for people and places
We help places, organisations and communities plan for the future they want, grounded in deep listening, robust research and 25 years of experience.
WHAT WE DO
four ways we create value
places
Destination management plans and place-based strategy for regions, councils and communities.
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organisations
Strategy, governance, investment attraction and research for businesses, industry bodies and government agencies.
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swimmable cities
Reconnecting cities with their rivers and harbours, starting with a vision for Hobart.
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travel
Stories and lessons from the places we visit, and what they can teach us at home.
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RECENT WORK
what we’ve delivered lately
Insuring Tasmania’s tourism industry
Working with the Tourism Industry Council Tasmania to support and advise on the challenges of insuring tourism operators in Tasmania.
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ORGANISATIONS | 2026
The value of mountain biking to tourism in Tasmania
A comprehensive evaluation of the value of mountain biking tourism to Tasmania, with a deep dive report for Dorset, where Blue Derby operates.
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PLACES | 2026
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East Coast Tasmania Positive Impact Plan
A plan to create value for the people and places of Tasmania’s East Coast.
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PLACES | 2026
WHO WE ARE
to know, in a specific place
episteme is the feminine root of the Greek word epistemology – which means to understand, or know, in a specific place or context.
We are a team of planners, researchers and tourism specialists, led by Director Dr Allison Anderson, working across Australia, New Zealand and further afield. We combine academic rigour with practical, on-the-ground experience to create value for people and places.
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We take the time to get to know you, and we listen. Let's talk about what you're working on.