Sep 24, 2014 | Urban Planning
At the recent Young Planners Forum, as part of PIA’s QLD Conference on the Gold Coast, I presented a short talk on ideas to inspire Town Planners and asked participants to answer the question – what does a city chock-full of planning entrepreneurs look, feel and even...
Jul 24, 2014 | Urban Planning
Interested in building community? Or know anyone who is? I recently completed a Community Development Program (CDP) for Thornton, Penrith, and UrbanGrowth NSW is now looking for a facilitator to deliver the framework over the next 2 years! “The CDP at Thornton,...
May 6, 2014 | Creative Cities, Urban Planning
Last week I facilitated an Inspiration Workshop for Warringah Council aimed at building on the current interest in place making and inspiring a more collaborative and creative approach to Council process. The Workshop incorporated community input from the Creative...
Apr 2, 2014 | Architecture, Sustainability, Urban Planning, Urban Trends
I was recently contacted by Archi Ninja to write an article on the DIY Urbanism course I co-lectured with Laura Crommelin earlier in the year. The course titled ‘Contemporary Issues in Urbanism’ explored the DIY concept by focusing on Sydney and Detroit....
Mar 27, 2014 | Urban Planning
Last week I gave three presentations at the Planning Institute of Australia’s National Congress. It was a great few days with some interesting insights and key takeaways focused on innovative planning practice. The diversity of delegates, and discussions that...
