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Creativity and Innovation at Idea Bombing Sydney!
Like Idea Bombing Sydney on Facebook or follow on Twitter. Download the idea bombs here Idea Bombing Sydney Infographic #1 Last month I wrote about a new event I was co-organsing with the awesome Melinda Garcia. And last week we delivered. Idea Bombing Sydney was a...
Community Gardens: how to grow it local!
We are the supermarket generation, but if we want to, how do we re-learn how to grow food? Community gardens are one answer - connecting community, promoting sustainability and growing local food for local people. When designing and activating community gardens I...
New event: Idea Bombing Sydney
RSVP via Facebook. There is so much is happening in Sydney at the moment! We have events, talks and a new strategy aimed at building the creative life of our city! Part meet-up and part pop-up bar, Idea Bombing Sydney is a unique fusion of creative endeavours. The...
Is Sydney a Creative City?
Richard Roxburgh summed it up best when discussing creativity in Sydney at last night's City Talk - "we're young, beautiful and hot - we love crackers - but what do we want to be when we grow up?" The City Talk titled 'What creative life do you want for Sydney?' comes...
Presentation: When planning do what the kids do!
If you missed my presentation last night in Canberra you can download the pdf version here: > When Planning do what the kids do! by John O'Callaghan [PDF] I joined the panel with Dr Alison Taylor and Patrick Fensham and spoke about two trends happening around the...
Presentation: the role of design in building place and activating community!
For the PIA Congress 2013. If viewing this post via smart phone please click on the heading or 'Continue reading' below for access to the presentation information sheet. The below information sheet highlights key findings from the six initiatives as part of the City...
In Canberra, Australia this Wednesday?
UPDATE: Download the PPT here. In Canberra and interested in culture, social design and urban planning trends? Come along to 'Urban Development' at Old Parliament House this Wednesday 27 March at 5:30pm. I'll be joining Dr Alison Taylor and Patrick Fensham on the...
Greening Sydney: turning spaces into places!
Everyday I walk past a small space on the corner of two busy roads in the heart of Surry Hills, Sydney. In the past, the space had been void of activity or amenity and lacked any reason to stay longer than merely walking through it between destinations. However in the...
13 Planners to Watch in 2013!
Download the article here >New Planner - John O'Callaghan Keep an eye out for my latest article - '13 planners to watch in 2013' - available in the March edition of PIA's New Planner magazine! The article looks at the planners inspiring the profession - the...
Trending City: a new website for urban trends
Interested in the latest architecture, design or urban culture news? Check out the gallery at Trending City for great case studies and visit the regions for latest news in Australia, Europe and Asia. Go to the website here.
February: An Instagram snapshot of events & activities around Australia!
Here's a quick snapshot of events and activites around Australia from the weekend (23-24/02/2013) including the Fringe Festival in Adelaide, the Perth Festival in Perth, White Night in Melbourne, Games Night in Brisbane, food trucks in Hobart and some great shots from...
Technology and your skinny latte don’t mix! Or do they?
As a freelancer I’m always ‘hotspotting’. On a daily basis I’ll go searching for wifi networks and as a creature of habit, will often re-visit my favourite tech friendly cafes, parks, libraries or pubs. It’s a daily reminder of modern survival. I need my next fix,...
Chair Bombing at Green Square, Sydney
Watch a quick video snapshot of Chair Bombing at Green Square, Sydney. The initiative was 1 of 6 activations delivered as part of the City of Sydney's Interim Social Activations Program 2012. Another initiative, Popup Ping Pong, aimed to test park design, activate...
Bike Volt: the answer to compact living and secure bicycle storage
Imagine the future, where apartments sell not because they have a parking space for cars, but because they have a parking space, or spaces, for bikes. The return of the wheel has seen a rapid increase in cycling usage and a rethink on how we design for cycling in...
Tanah Rata: A taste of Europe in Malaysia
In record numbers Australians are travelling overseas and exploring the best the world has to offer. It’s a growing appetite for cultural tourism that looks to continue given the rise of budget airlines and strong Australian dollar. After counting the number of...
Summer in Melbourne #4 – Activation, Graffiti & Laneways
Some more images from the weekend in Melbourne - Activation at Federation Square, graffiti and laneway >
Summer in Melbourne #3 – Cafes
A few photos taken on the weekend – cafes in Melbourne >
Summer in Melbourne #2 – Architecture
A few photos taken on the weekend – Architecture in Melbourne >
The Martian Embassy: A kids learning paradise that’s out of this world!
By guest contributor Cameron Heggie, Acoustic Consultant, Arup A new type of learning has landed in Redfern, Sydney. The Martian Embassy, a place for children, many of them underprivileged, is a great place to learn outside school hours. The space aims to ignite...
Summer in Melbourne #1 – Yarn Bombing
A few photos taken on the weekend - Yarn Bombing by Yarn Corner at City Square in Melbourne >