Urban coLab

At Urban coLab

We are passionate about co-creating urban spaces that matter. Together, we aim to shape meaningful places today and lasting legacies for tomorrow.

Collective
Collaboration
Co Creation

The collective is our strength. We connect diverse voices from a deep pool of relationships spanning public and private sectors.

Collaboration is at our core. We unite teams to foster a sense of belonging and shared purpose.

Through co-creation we build trust. We partner with clients to craft vision-led, community-centered solutions, ensuring every project is a shared journey.

Our Services bring projects to life:

We align stakeholders to kickstart initiatives
with clarity and energy, equip teams with the
tools and skills to sustain progress and provide strategic guidance to shape places that inspire and endure.

Strategic Partnerships & Relationship Management
We specialise in advocacy, government relations, and stakeholder engagement. Our in-house team can secure grants, facilitate workshops, and connect diverse groups. We create value by bringing private and public sectors and communities together to ensure alignment, build a shared vision, and maintain project momentum.

We call on trusted external partners to complement our efforts and deliver activations and communications, reinforcing our belief that partnerships unlock true value.
Governance & Capability Development
We provide frameworks, systems, and processes to guide projects through their later stages, focusing on risk management, peer review, and independent chair services to ensure transparency and accountability.

We craft tailored solutions to build long-term capability through leadership, team building, and mentoring, equipping teams to adapt and succeed despite uncertainty. We collaborate with external partners for specialised support
including executive coaching and business case assurance.
Place, Property & Development Advisory
We provide strategic guidance that anticipates opportunities and risks to successfully execute complex projects. We provide leadership and direction to craft a cohesive project approach, keeping the vision at the core while aligning with broader urban goals. Our team contributes to later stages by developing frameworks to guide implementation and commercial delivery, ensuring the initial vision endures.

For technical expertise, such as project management, planning, technical studies, data analytics, or country expertise, we partner with trusted partners, reflecting our belief that collaboration drives value.

Our Team

Nick Chandler has a track record of leading housing and construction operations across Greater Sydney. With over two decades of leadership in property development, Nick has consistently delivered organisational transformation and sustainable growth, most notably as Managing Director of Rawson Group (2020-2023), where he navigated challenging market conditions while positioning the business for new markets. His approach combines strategic vision with practical implementation, drawing on extensive experience across development management and technology adoption. Throughout his career at Landcom, WeLive, and Lendlease, Nick has built lasting industry partnerships and maintained an unwavering focus on creating sustainable value for both stakeholders and communities.

Vy Nguyen brings more than 20 years of development strategy expertise across NSW and Canada to complex urban challenges. A dynamic leader known for engineering innovative solutions, Vy excels at navigating government partnerships and regulatory frameworks while building high-performing teams. Her intuitive approach to critical thinking and proven track record in execution have delivered exceptional outcomes across major government agencies, including Landcom, Infrastructure NSW, Barangaroo Delivery Authority, Property & Development NSW, and British Columbia Housing. Vy’s commitment to excellence combines deep industry knowledge with strategic vision, consistently achieving results that transform both built environments and the communities they serve. In 2024, Vy was awarded the UDIA NSW Professional Development Volunteer Presenter Award for Excellence.