Jun 27, 2015 | Creative Cities, Economic Development, Planner Tech, Social Media, Sustainability, Urban Planning
I’m excited to be working with Lake Macquarie City Council on their soon-to-be released Digital Economy Strategy. The Strategy focuses on making Lake Macquarie “a more connected and sustainable City through the increased use of digital technology”....
Jun 11, 2015 | Planner Tech, Social Media, Urban Planning, Urban Trends
“Just before you thought we couldn’t get more ‘instant’ online, along comes a new app from Twitter to live-stream your every move (or lack thereof). Thanks to Periscope we can now watch someone having a BBQ, another person singing to Taylor Swift in the car...
May 27, 2015 | Creative Cities, Urban Planning
On Monday night I was honoured to be a finalist at the 2015 NSW Creative Achievement Awards. Congratulations to all the finalists and the winners – Michael Rebelo, CEO, Saatchi & Saatchi Australia and Shaun Parker, Artistic Director, Shaun Parker &...
May 17, 2015 | Book Review
After much hype on twitter, I finally got around to reading the ‘making city planning cool’ book, aka The Planner by Tom Campbell. In my work, I’m often asked how to communicate the distinctive qualities of a place that on many levels will...
Apr 16, 2015 | Photography, Urban Planning
As part of Barangaroo’s monthly Twilight Tours, the Barangaroo Development Authority invited me to take over their Instagram as guest curator and share my perspective live from the cruise. Here’s a quote that was shared on Barangaroo’s media prior...
