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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast In PX19, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview David Song and Dan Bowden co directors of Song Bowden planning consultants. Both Dave and Dan are experienced planning consultants who represent both the private and government sector. They appear regularly at VCAT, the Victorian Tribunal which considers planning disputes. In a broad ranging interview the double D's discuss what brought them together, working as a team, the strengths in difference and their take on how the planning system muddles t...
Aug 30, 2016•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast In PX18, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Brian 'Harry' Haratsis a Director and founder of Macroplan Dimasi. Harry is an economic planner / forecaster and author of three books. His books 'Australia 2050', 'Beyond the Fringe' and the recently released 'Destructive Cities' make a provocative and engaging assessment of urban issues in light of societal, economic and technological changes. Harry finds that the traditional 'Garden City movement' no longer serves our citzens and diverts attenti...
Aug 01, 2016•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast In PX17, Jess and Peter interview Chris Goss of Orbit Solutions. Chris is trained as an architect and has branched out into high end computer visualisation. Chris discusses his path from being a wilderness guide in the depths of the Tasmanian bush whilst at uni to now producing cutting edge computer visualisation, BIM and graphic presentation. During the interview he discusses how technology is shaping our cities and citizen's experiences. He brings an optimistic approach to what the future hold...
Jun 18, 2016•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast In PX16, Jess and Peter interview Jo Garretty a Director at Salt 3, a premier traffic engineering firm. Jo talks bikes, cars, trains and emerging traffic systems. She responds to criticisms that traffic engineers are too focused on roads at the expense of other urban elements. A refreshing talk about the prospects for great change in our urban transportation systems with technology creating opportunities of using spare capacity and facilitating new forms of transport. Music: Intro - 'Walk right ...
Jun 02, 2016•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast In PX15 Jess and Peter interview Shelley Penn who has recently been appointed to head the City Design Studio at Melbourne City Council. Shelley has worked in a range of private and government roles and has been included in the list of the top one hundred most influential contemporary Australian women. Shelley brings a critical analysis to the challenges associated with creating good buildings and enjoyable city spaces. Music: Intro - Breezy House by Qronix. Outro: Intentions by Frames and Elizab...
Mar 19, 2016•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast In PX14 Jess and Peter interview Mark Sheppard one of Australia's foremost urban design experts. Mark has recently published 'Essentials of Urban Design', an A - Z guide to the fundamental concepts of urban design, providing the understanding and tools needed to achieve better design outcomes. In a broad ranging discussion, Mark discusses what went wrong with cities in the post war period and provides a host of remedies to improve the city experience. The interview covers such issues as reinvent...
Dec 10, 2015•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast In PX13 Jess and Peter interview one of Australia's foremost heritage architects, Bryce Raworth. Bryce talks of his formulative years, including a classical education, his love of Rome, the value of overseas study and digs in Syria. He discusses trends in heritage architecture over recent decades and makes various predictions. He discusses the rise of urban conservation from being a part consideration in urban redevelopment to being very much a valued primary element. On a personal level he disc...
Dec 03, 2015•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast In PX12 Jess and Peter interview Nicola Smith. Nicola is a private consultant planner and Director of Niche Planning Studio. She has experience across three states of Australia as a land development manager, consultant, local government statutory planner and state government policy writer. She has a thirst for knowledge, is passionate about innovation in planning through social media and supports a strong mentoring system within the planning profession. The interview covers a broad range of urba...
Oct 30, 2015•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Melanie Lowe is a PhD student and research assistant with Place, Health and Liveability Research Program at the McCaughey VicHealth Community Wellbeing Unit, School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne. Her research examines how to plan urban environments that support the social determinants of health. Melanie discusses factors which make cities more enjoyable and healthy places to live and the responsibilities of urban professionals to aim for these outcomes. The knowled...
Sep 07, 2015•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Rose Iser is a community activist, lecturer and communicator. How can urban planners and government cope with the rapid advances of social media? Does social media 'dumb down' urban planning debates or is it a liberating tool that enhances the planning commons. PX10 delves into these issues. Rose talks of the evolving role of social media on city management, governance and urban change. Rose outlines the enabling features of social media for citizen participation and the consequences for better ...
Aug 16, 2015•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
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