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 12, 2015 | Architecture, Events, Festivals, Urban Planning, Urban Trends
I’m excited to announce I’ll be joining Claire McCaughan and Lucy Humphrey as co-directors of the Sydney Architecture Festival 2015. The Festival, now in its 9th year, is presented by the Australian Institute of Architects (NSW Chapter) and the NSW...
Mar 27, 2015 | Planner Tech, Social Media, Startup, Urban Trends
Last week I was invited by the Planning Institute of Australia to participate in my first webinar – Emerging Trends in Planner Technologies. I was joined by Julia Hardiman, Digital Urban Designer at Waverley Council who provided great insight into the practical...
