Planning Xchange

Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell•planningxchange.org

Planning Xchange is an interview series of built environment professionals doing interesting work beyond the ordinary. Guests include town planners, architects, urban designers, landscape architects, academics, historians, CEO's (and much much more!). Featuring podcast hosts Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell.

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PlanningXChange Broadcast 9 with Jonathan Gardiner (architect Cox Partners)

Jonathan Gardiner is a director of Cox Architecture, a national architectural and urban design practice. His interest is in the development of future cities, and the positive role that public spaces and buildings as well as urban design can have in this process. His projects include AAMI Park in Melbourne, The North Melbourne Railway Station and the recently completed Adelaide Oval. In a wide ranging interview Johno discusses what he has learnt about how cities function best, the delight in work...

Aug 01, 2015•35 min

PlanningXChange Broadcast 8 with Clay Lucas (journalist)

Clay Lucas writes for The Age covering urban affairs and transport. Clay discusses the difficulties obtaining information and the occasional pleasures of his profession. He discusses the interplay between the development industry, government including 'media advisors', interest groups and the public. The restrictions on access to information and the reluctance of parties to engage pose significant constraints on his reporting. Clay shines the light on areas that others wish to keep dark or at le...

Jun 18, 2015•31 min

PlanningXChange Broadcast 7 with Andrew Dixon (UK placemaker)

Andrew Dixon was the keynote speaker at the 2015 Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) National Congress. He is an agent of change in the revitalisation of cities in the UK. Andrew is not a city planner or architect his background is in the arts. We at PX describe him as a 'place - smith'. Andrew talks of the benefits of cultural awareness and various 'identifiers' of different places. In a world of 'High Street sameness' and homogeneity compelled by mass marketing and retail economics, Andrew c...

May 15, 2015•33 min

PlanningXChange Broadcast 6 with Cameron Alderson (developer)

Cameron defies all stereo types of property 'developers' and by so doing calls into question common prejudices against 'housing creators'. Cameron describes his formulative years, the benefits of research, engagement with projects, and the broad scope of developing housing. On a personal side, he outlines the motivations and joy of his work. Bright and engaging in this episode we are given a rare insight into the mind of the developer. Certain sections of the urban planning profession have a lov...

Apr 28, 2015•41 min

PlanningXChange Broadcast 5 with Dr Stephen Rowley (lecturer & author)

Stephen talks about his book on film and cities titled 'Movie Towns and Sitcom Suburbs'. He outlines how our perceptions of cities, lifestyles and community are shaped by film. He also discusses the feedback loop between film and city living. Stephen is an experienced town planner. He now lectures at RMIT. He discusses the pleasure of lecturing and alludes to the 'burnout' or fatigue that sets in after many years of working at local government level. Intro - All For U by RJD2 Outro - Cacophany b...

Apr 01, 2015•40 min

Planningxchange broadcast 4 with Jane Monk (Metro Planning Authority)

Jane discusses her early influences 'Out of Africe', uni days and the complex tasks facing urbanists. In a wide ranging discussion she ends on a note of confidence. Intro is 'Breezy House' by Tom Jewell soundcloud.com/qronix, outro is Girl (featuring Kaytranada) The Internet. Podcast first released in March 2015, remixed Nov 2015. Future interviews will be released on a monthly basis. See the website www.planningxchange.org for further details....

Mar 05, 2015•40 min

PlanningXchange Broadcast 3 with Stuart Morris QC (barrister)

Jess and Peter interview Stuart Morris QC. Stuart has been a major figure within the Victorian planning scene over several decades. As a Tribunal member (later President of VCAT) he wrote many landmark decisions that are widely cited. He is now a well sought after QC. Stuart discusses not only the rights of the individual but the societal benefits of individual rights. He cautions against inertia and puts the spotlight on the dynamics of change. Podcast originally released February 2015, remixed...

Feb 14, 2015•39 min

PlanningXchange Broadcast 2 with Tim Biles (planner/urban designer)

Tim Biles a well experienced urban planner states the case for greater courage in dealing with urban problems. He outlines the experiences that have shaped his outlook on city development and offers insights into the future of our urban spaces. Tim was one of the first planners to recognise the importance of urban design in city environments. Through this process he promoted design outcomes and less emphasis on a strict application of statutory rules. He talks of his special interest in refugee ...

Dec 07, 2014•39 min

PlanningXChange Broadcast 1 with Chris Abery (retail economist)

Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Chris Abery one of Australia's foremost retail / urban planning specialists. In a broad ranging interview Chris discusses 'clicks v bricks', disruptors, recent and future trends in the retail sector and how planning controls influence retail capital expenditure. Chris also discusses the increasing sophistication by which retailers gain an understanding of customer behaviour and entice spending. He discusses the continual role of traditional strip centres an...

Dec 07, 2014•38 min

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