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Urban Planner Phil Heywood introduced the latest edition of his book, “Planning for Community,” at Avid Reader on Friday evening. Beyond just a book launch, the event also honored Heywood for his contributions as a respected planning academic, community activist, and mentor.
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The Rise of The Greens and the Challenge to Traditional Politics: A conversation with Jonathan Sriranganathan.
Jonathan Sriranganathan, The Greens candidate for Mayor in the coming Brisbane City Council fleshes out his vision and prospects in the election.
Suburban Futures: Rethinking Brisbane’s Urban Landscape with Ross Elliott.
A conversation with Suburban Futures’ Ross Elliot. Ross Elliott has had a distinguished career in the property industry with a background in construction, design, project management, engineering, economics, and development. He is recognised for his expertise in urban development and is Chair of the Lord Mayor’s Better Suburbs Initiative and on the National Executive Committee…
From Paint Factory to creative oasis: Paul Hey’s vision for Yeronga’s artistic transformation.
A conversation with Paul Hey about his vision to transform an old Paint Factory site into a creative arts hub in Yeronga We see a lot of developments locally, named to reflect our community or the purpose of the building they replaced. For example, in West End, the location of the Brisbane Symphony Orchestra building…
Students hold ‘study-in’ outside Queensland Parliament in climate strike for their future.
Students hold ‘study-in’ outside Queensland Parliament in climate strike for their future.
Cats and the Ongoing Battle for Australia’s Biodiversity.
It’s not fresh news that cats are a significant problem for wildlife in Australia. We have known this for a very long time, but the problem is growing. This year the Federal Government announced a new abatement plan for predation by feral cats, reporting that feral cats kill over 1.5 billion native mammals, birds,…
Done Deal: State Government and Council Reach Agreement on Kurilpa’s Future.
The local West End and South Brisbane community, along with its representatives, have once again been taken by surprise by recent developments concerning the future of the Kurilpa precinct.
Local Government Infrastructure Plan amendments. An opportunity for feedback.
Brisbane City Council’s Local Government infrastructure plan (LGIP) amendments process has been mired in controversy since it sent letters to some 14,995 property owners across Brisbane concerning draft changes impacting their properties. (See the link to our story below).
Infill and Consolidation the Key To South East Queensland’s Social and Environmental Future.
Expert analysis released today shows consolidation and well-designed infill can deliver all the housing South East Queensland needs, with fewer costs and better social outcomes than urban sprawl.