In PX49, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Kate Roffey who has extensive experience as a CEO and Senior Executive within the commercial, government and not-for-profit sectors. In her current role as Director Deals, Investment & Major Projects at Wyndham City, Kate is focused on the growth of key international and national industry sectors and facilitating investment from both public and private entities via the creation of innovative deals that leverage value capture concepts to fast tr...
Apr 10, 2019•43 min
In PX48, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Cazz Redding, Director of Red Ink Planning. Cazz is based in Bright, North East Victoria. She discusses her career progression, starting a business and working 'in the bush'. Podcast released 23 March 2019. Technical production by Zak Willsallen of Complete Podcast Services. For more information visit www.planningxchange.org.
Mar 23, 2019•39 min
In PX47, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Aaron Organ, Director and Principal Ecologist at Ecology and Heritage Partners. Aaron outlines current ecological issues, technological advancements and how we are better understanding the world around us. He talks to the link between town planning regulations and better ecological outcomes. In the podcast interview, new ideas are discussed on how to better help the natural world. A wide-ranging discussion on a subject not widely understood. Aaron ...
Feb 25, 2019•48 min
In PX46, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Doctor Elizabeth Taylor (Liz) about her book, 'Dry Zones: Planning and the Hangovers of Liquor Licensing History' published by Palgrave MacMillan. Liz has used analytical research methods to chart the rise of 'local control' over alcohol outlets and how this in turn led to early forms of what we now known as planning controls. Many of the examples of the past now repeat themselves with modern day contested planning issues. Liz is a Research Fellow ...
Feb 03, 2019•39 min
In PX45, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview author David Sornig about his new book 'Blue Lake'. David has researched the history and stories of the former 'Blue Lake', so named for its beauty by early colonists, through the area's spoilation and re-use. Known as 'Dudley Flats' the area adjacent the Melbourne CBD was for many years an 'outside' area with various squatter camps and lower end activities such as rubbish dumps, freight yards and docks. Very different to 'respectable Melbourne' th...
Jan 24, 2019•36 min
In PX44 Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview long term journalist and author Peter Mares on his new book 'No Place Like Home: Repairing Australia's Housing Crisis'. Peter discusses many aspects of housing and points to historical expectations and the new reality. The discussion identifies those disadvantaged by the new housing paradigm and offers a variety of solutions. Much debate followed Bernard Slat's 'smashed avo' article. 'No Place Like Home' provides a follow up and is a refreshing disc...
Jan 10, 2019•52 min
In PX43, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Damian IIes. Damian is a Director at Hansen Partnership, a Melbourne based multidisciplinary urban consulting firm. Damian is in the middle of his career having worked for over 18 years in government and the private sector. Damian was recently involved in the 'Launch' social housing project that utilized vacant government land to house the homeless in portable high-quality accommodation. He talks of this process and the lessons it has for approache...
Dec 07, 2018•40 min
In PX42, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Pru Goward. Pru is the New South Wales Minister for Family and Community Services, Minister for Social Housing and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. An earlier portfolio including Minister for Planning. Prior to entering Parliament Pru served as Australia's Sex Discrimination Commissioner. An economist by training and a broadcaster by practice, Pru spent 19 years with the ABC where she received many awards includi...
Oct 28, 2018•35 min
In PX41, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview David Bissell about his recently published book Transit Life - How Commuting is Transforming Our Cities (MIT Press). David is Associate Professor and Australian Research Council Future Fellow at the School of Geography, Melbourne University. In prepartion for the book, David undertook extensive field research and comprehensively reviewed previously published works. He brings new insights on how 'the commute' is changing citizens. The commute is a s...
Aug 31, 2018•36 min
In PX40, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Ged Hart the founder of TOM (Total Outdoor Media). Ged talks about the role of outdoor advertising within urban and regional areas. He talks of the broader role played by the medium not often appreciated, that is of a public messaging outlet for public wellbeing campaigns. Ged a long standing veteran of outdoor talks of the digital technology that is transforming the industry. Outdoor advertising is often a maligned aspect of the urban environment ...
Jul 25, 2018•30 min
In PX39 Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview landscape architect Tim Vernon of the CDA Design Group. Tim talks about the changes since he started work in the 1980's, the influence of travel, sources of inspiration and the contemporary challenges (and joys) of landscape architecture. Podcast released 6 July 2018. Technical production by Zak Willsallen of Complete Podcast Services. For more information go to www.planningxchange.org
Jul 06, 2018•37 min
In PX38, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Dr Elizabeth Taylor (RMIT) and David Nichols (Melb. Uni). Elizabeth and David produce 'This Must be the Place', an urban planning/history podcast also produced in Melbourne. In this 'cross interview' with our podcasting 'cousins' we talk about the divide between the academic world of planning and the 'practising' world of planning. The discussion ranges across the different spheres of planning and how academic research can be made more relevant and...
Jun 10, 2018•1 hr 4 min
IN PX37, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Brett Davis - Executive Director Regional Victoria of the Victorian Planning Authority. Brett discusses the particular issues and merits of regional planning. He also discusses his experiences as a Panel Member sitting in judgement of planning proposals at Planning Panels Victoria. Brett has worked at different levels of government and in private practice. A strong advocate of the value of town planning in making the life of citzens better. Podcast...
May 02, 2018•36 min
In PX36 Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Gavin Queit a Director of GK Solutions Pty Ltd (motto 'Securing Your Tomorrow'). Gavin discusses the design issues associated with protecting cities from criminal and terrorist attack and explains that security measures can be designed in such a way as to enhance the public realm whilst remaining 'fit for purpose'. He also discusses the 'duty of care' aspects of holding public festivals and the range of measures that can provide citizen safety. This...
Apr 04, 2018•27 min
In PX35, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Natasha ('Tash') Swan. Tash is the manager of planning at the Manningham City Council. Manningham is a relatively affluent middle - middle outer ring suburb on the eastern side of the Melbourne metropolitan area. It has a population of 114,000 and is experiencing many of the development trends associated with changing demographics, changing housing preferences and the ageing of post war low density suburban areas. Tash discusses managing staff, men...
Mar 04, 2018•47 min
In PX34, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Peter McIntyre one of Australia's most awarded architects. Peter started helping out at his father's architectural firm aged 7. He is now 90 and extremely active with a diverse and extensive portfolio of design projects. Peter was involved in revolutionary designs in the 1950's and since then has continued to re-invent his output. He has also been heavily involved in the education of students over several decades. An architect whose work and though...
Feb 09, 2018•28 min
In PX33, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Jane Keddie and Gerhana Waty both of whom work with Hansen Partnership. Their company has offices in Melbourne and Vietnam. Jane and Gerhana talk on a wide range of issues including what the East can teach the West with regards evolving cities. Jane talks of her work in regional areas and the importance of sincere consultation with local communities. Gerhana talks on a range of urban design issues and identifies the need for professionals to bring ...
Dec 20, 2017•51 min
In PX32, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Larry Parsons of Ethos Urban. Larry has had a distinguished overseas career spanning several countries. Recently he has moved from a senior managerial Government design assessment position to a role in the private sector promoting excellence in development form and substance. Larry talks about 'Transfer Development Rights' (TDR's) and other means to facilitate master planning. Larry provides insights from both sides of the 'fence', what he has lear...
Dec 03, 2017•30 min
In PX31, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Phil Borelli of SJB Planning. Phil started his career at the former Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW) in the 1970's as a cadet planner. Afterwards he worked at the State Government Planning Department overseeing development activity within the Melbourne CBD then onto private practice with SJB Planning. Phil reflects on his early mentoring, his work on the nearly emerging Southbank Precinct and talks of the ground breaking mid 1980's plan...
Nov 09, 2017•32 min
In PX30, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Jessie Hochberg of Nightingale Housing. Jessie studied Art History at University and then made a series of transitions into the housing creation sector. Nightingale Housing offers a different approach to housing development by making the process from conception one of collaboration between designers and end users. Jessie explains the 'template' and the benefits both financially, environmentally and socially for those involved. Podcast released 20 O...
Oct 19, 2017•34 min
In PX29, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview the two ladies behind the Gazella project. Justine Hadj and Danielle Savio are the dynamic young women behind the Gazella web and blog project. Gazella is an independent online publication offering insights into inspiring females within the built environment. Gazella has released over 100 interviews focusing on the work of women and topical issues in the built environment. Their website is at www.gazella.com.au . We consider them our 'new media' co...
Oct 07, 2017•29 min
In PX28, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Sean Hogan of ISPT. The views expressed are his own and not those of ISPT. Sean has been involved in development since the mid 1980's starting off designing nightclubs and now oversees major urban renewal projects. He is an active participant in industry bodies and has experience across Australia. He has a passion for good design that suits the needs of users and improves the urban fabric. Sean makes suggestions on how to improve the supply of affo...
Aug 17, 2017•37 min
In PX27, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Danni Addison the CEO of the UDIA. Danni has considerable experience across the private and public sectors in policy and the implementation of planning policies and reform. She is passionate about consumer choice and experience. Danni discusses future trends and the rapid rate of change that the development industry is experiencing and what is on offer. A dynamic interview subject who provides richly rewarding insights. Music: Intro - 'Walk right u...
Jul 29, 2017•31 min
In PX26, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview outdoor artist Clare McCracken. Clare is a Melbourne based mixed-media artists and PhD candidate at RMIT University. Clare's practice includes large scale immersive installations, fine art objects and contemporary performance. Clare discusses the potential for art to improve the urban fabric and well being of citzens. She talks to the ability of the arts to engage in urban isses including the transformation of suburbs. A dynamic subject and guest. ...
May 20, 2017•31 min
In PX25, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview James Livingston a Melbourne based planning consultant. James has worked in local government, the advertising industry and over the past 15 years his own consultancy. James talks of the benefits and disadvantages of being a sole practitioner. He takes a positive view on future city development whilst casting an eye over the anxiety's of the age. A highly original thinker, James presents new ideas to well established problems in urban affairs. Music...
Apr 29, 2017•28 min
In PX24, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview town planner Nevan Wadeson from Tract Consultants. Nevan has been a practising planner since the late 1970's in both government and private fields. In this interview he discusses the various trends some of which have come full circle, the challenges cities face, the question of measuring the effectiveness of planning systems, the need for experimentation and looks into the future with particular comments about AI. A fresh and mature look at what pl...
Apr 06, 2017•30 min
In PX23, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview planning consultant Colleen Peterson. When highly restrictive residential zones were being prepared by the State Government of Victoria, Colleen was the leading advocate in the charge to have them abandoned. In this PX interview Colleen is asked about the ethical questions town planners face and the difficulties both for an individual and a company in taking a stance against Government directives. She also talks about the pressures imposed by moder...
Mar 02, 2017•31 min
In PX22, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Johnny Barnard, a 'population observer' - he is a demographer, with over 25 years experience. Johnny is a Director at ID Consulting an Australian and New Zealand firm that specialises in reviewing and providing analysis of population changes, past and future. In a broad ranging interview Johnny discusses the advances made in the profession, potential pitfalls with forecasting, the use of the data, value judgements in population analysis, emerging c...
Dec 09, 2016•35 min
In PX21, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview John Henshall, an urban economist with over 40 years experience in Australia, Europe and Asia. Topics discussed include ethics, disruptive economic trends, common mistakes in economic assessments, what eastern cities can teach western cities, the revitalisation of small towns and the necessity of failure. On a personal side, John talks of his joy in being involved in the revitalisation of Clarksdale Mississippi, a pivotal place in the emergence and...
Oct 31, 2016•33 min
IN PX20, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview prominent and widely respected barrister Nick Tweedie. Nick specialises in planning related disputes with frequent appearances before VCAT and Panels Victoria. Nick orginally hails from Perth Western Australia and discusses what he enjoys about his new home town of Melbourne. He talks about the respective roles of advocate, expert witness and decision maker. The discussion also examines the structural and inherent difficulties in developing sound p...
Oct 23, 2016•38 min
