Commercially grounded planning, economic and development solutions

By bridging the gap between planning, economics and development, we empower you to make investment, strategy and policy decisions that are grounded in commercial realities. However, being ‘realistic’ doesn’t mean thinking small. For 35 years, HillPDA has been challenging conventional thinking and finding ways to turn your projects into reality. Our team delivers independent, evidence-based advice free from external incentives, ensuring you receive honest guidance that serves your best interests. We work across multiple sectors on behalf of government agencies, councils, and the private sector.

Martin Hill AM
Director
Martin Hill is the founding Director of HillPDA. With over 30 years of industry leadership, Martin specialises in development...
Adrian Hack
Principal
Adrian is a Principal of the firm with over 25 years of service at HillPDA. Prior to HillPDA, he...
Alex Hrelja
Principal
Alex manages HillPDA's Melbourne office and is a specialist in urban and property economics, strategic planning and economic development...
Virginia (nee Hill) Phillips
Principal
Virginia is a principal in HillPDA’s valuation and advisory team with 20 years’ experience in the United Kingdom and...
Nicholas Hill
Acting Managing Principal and Practice Manager
Nicholas is an Acting Managing Principal in HillPDA’s property economics team where he leads on major projects for local...
Elle Clouston
Principal
Elle is a principal at HillPDA with over ten years of experience working in the public and private sector...

Planning

We help you navigate urban and regional planning frameworks by providing tailored strategic, statutory and social planning advice that is commercially realistic.

Our strategies and assessments draw upon a robust evidence base of engagement, demographic and needs analysis, ensuring your project deliverables are practical and realistic.

Social Planning Planning Pathways and Process Land Use Planning and Policy
  • Social and socio-economic impact assessments
  • Infrastructure and community needs
  • CPTED reports
  • Social infrastructure strategy
  • Engagement
  • Planning instrument review
  • Planning proposals
  • Planning due diligence
  • Portfolio reviews
  • Submission responses
  • Infrastructure contribution planning
  • Housing studies
  • Affordable housing strategy and policy
  • Employment land strategies
  • Centre strategies
  • Night time and visitor economy strategies
  • Growth management strategy
  • Land use audits

Case Studies

 
Jewish Communal Appeal
As specialists in urban and property economics, HillPDA was engaged…
 
Shellharbour
HillPDA was engaged by the Department of Planning and Environment…
 
Strathfield
HillPDA was engaged by Strathfield Council to prepare a Social…

Executives

Planning

Social Planning and Engagement

Planning

Land Use Planning and Policy

Planning

Planning Proposals and Pathways

Planning

Infrastructure Contributions

Economics and Analytics

We help demonstrate the economic need and benefit of your strategic planning, policy infrastructure and development projects. We use data visualisation and spatial analytics to convey complex ideas simply.

Our economics advisers analyse supply and demand factors, market and industry trends, and macro-economic influences. We use data intelligence and spatial analytics to provide robust evidence. We help balance the public interest with the needs of the development industry.

Research Economic Analysis
  • Market research
  • Sector supply and demand studies
  • Industry trends
  • Demographic analysis
  • Data and spatial analytics
  • Business cases
  • Cost-benefit analysis
  • Economic impact assessments
  • Forecasting and modelling
  • Retail economics

Case Studies

 
North Coast
The North Coast Regional Plan 2041 included an action to…
 
Rhodes East
Rhodes East presents a unique opportunity for urban renewal with…
 
Redfern to Everligh
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) was undertaking an urban renewal project…

Executives

Economics and Analytics

Market, Industry and Sector Research

Economics and Analytics

Economic Impact and Cost-Benefit Analysis

Economics and Analytics

Supply and Demand Forecasting and Modelling

Economics and Analytics

Retail Economics

Economics and Analytics

Business Cases

Economics and Analytics

Data and Spatial Analysis

Property and Development

We help you understand and maximise the market valuation of your existing assets, feasibility and viability of new projects, optimise your portfolio mix, and test the viability of planning policy and pathways.

Our independent advice is underpinned by market research, credible project assumptions and detailed feasibility modelling, which is why we are respected by industry and government.

Valuation Feasibility Analysis Development Advisory
  • Just Terms (Compulsory) acquisition and negotiations
  • Portfolio valuation
  • Valuation for financial reporting
  • Residual land valuation
  • Rent reviews
  • Insurance valuation
  • Unit entitlement
  • Feasibility testing
  • Highest and best use analysis
  • Value uplift and capture
  • Development contribution testing
  • Affordable Housing contributions
  • Asset portfolio review and strategy
  • Property development agreements and delivery structures
  • Due diligence for acquisition and disposal
  • Voluntary planning agreements
  • Financial modelling

Case Studies

 
Central Station Blueprint
HillPDA was commissioned to undertake an economic study as part…
 
NSW Land and Housing Corporation
NSW Land and Housing Corporation engaged HillPDA to prepare a…
 
Aboriginal Land SEPP
The Aboriginal Land SEPP provides for the making of ‘development…

Executives

Property and Development

Feasibility Testing and Financial Modelling

Property and Development

Valuation

Property and Development

Asset Portfolio Review and Advice

Property and Development

Due Diligence for Acquisition and Disposal.