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PlanningXChangePlanningxChange 135: Stephen Turner on the Japanese Railway SystemIn this episode of Planningxchange, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell are joined by Stephen Turner, founder of TS Japan Rail a well respected commentator on Japanese rail travel.
Stephen has lived in Japan since the early 1990s and has featured on NHK World’s Japan Railway Journal and Japanology Plus. Through his work, he helps visitors craft memorable journeys across both Japan’s famous Shinkansen network and its lesser-known regional lines.
Together we explore:
* Why Japan’s railways are unique – from punctuality down to the second to a culture of courtesy and order onboard.
* The role of private rail companies such as...
2025-09-1442 min
PlanningXChangePlanningxChange 134: Graffiti / Street Art (?) Dr Cameron McAuliffeIn this episode of PlanningXchange (PX134), we sit down with Dr Cameron McAuliffe, Senior Lecturer in Human Geography & Urban Studies at Western Sydney University. Cameron has written widely on the cultural politics of graffiti and street art, and has advised public authorities on how cities can approach the governance of these highly visible—and often contested—forms of expression.
Our conversation explores:
* The social meaning of graffiti in contemporary cities
* How governments attempt to balance regulation, creativity, and community values
* The role of planning and urban management in shaping the street art landscape
* International perspectives on graffiti and what Sydney’s expe...
2025-08-1856 minPlanningXChangePlanningxChange 133: Five Decades in City Planning : A conversation with Peter O'LearyIn this episode of PlanningXchange, we speak with Peter O’Leary, whose planning career spans an impressive five decades.
Peter began his journey in the mid-1970s as a cadet in local government, rising through the ranks to senior management. He later moved into the private sector before serving over 11 years as a Tribunal Member at VCAT, where he presided over a broad range of planning matters. Following his time on the bench, Peter returned to consultancy, specialising in mediation and dispute resolution.
We explore each phase of his remarkable career, drawing on his insights into what makes an effective ad...
2025-07-2647 minPlanningXChangePlanningxChange 132: How AI Is Transforming City Planning - with Scott MathesonIn this episode of PlanningXchange, we speak with Scott Matheson, Head of Planning at MyLot, an Australian AI technology company focused on simplifying the planning process for councils and communities. With a background in statutory planning across local government, consultancies, and the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning, Scott brings both practical experience and a forward-thinking approach to the role of technology in urban planning.
We explore Scott’s journey from traditional regulatory planning into the dynamic world of AI, discussing how MyLot is transforming development assessments with automated tools and data-driven insights. Scott shares examples of how AI can en...
2025-06-2653 minPlanningXChangePlanningxChange 131: Alfonso Morales & Edna Ely-Ledesma - Public MarketsIn this episode of PlanningXchange, we speak with Professor Alfonso Morales and Edna Ely-Ledesma of the University of Wisconsin-Madson about the unique and often overlooked role of public markets in shaping vibrant, inclusive urban environments. Drawing on their research and on-the-ground experience, they share insights into how markets serve not just as commercial spaces, but as critical infrastructure for food access, social connection, and local economic resilience.
We explore the history and diversity of market types across different regions, the policy frameworks that support or hinder their success, and the role markets play in community-building and placemaking. Alfonso and Edna also...
2025-05-261h 03
Planning XchangePlanningxChange Episode 125 - PX turns 10, reflections and an Ai ReviewIn this episode, Jess and Pete reflect on the tenth anniversary of the PlanningxChange podcast. This discussion occurs before an Ai review of the planningxchange podcast series. A rather indulgent episode to mark the anniversary! For podcast extra / culture corner, Jess recommends making pizzas at home with the family. Her New Year resolution is to have more interesting podcast extra recommendations. Pete recommends doing background research about books you like. He also discusses film locations and the potential for cultural tourism. On YouTube there are various films about film locations. The film Pete mentions is Mad Max.
2024-12-2738 minPlanningXChangePlanningxChange Episode 125: PX turns 10 and Ai reviewIn this episode, Jess and Pete reflect on the tenth anniversary of the PlanningxChange podcast. This discussion occurs before an Ai review of the planningxchange podcast series. A rather indulgent episode to mark the anniversary!
For podcast extra / culture corner, Jess recommends making pizzas at home with the family. Her New Year resolution is to have more interesting podcast extra recommendations. Pete recommends doing background research about books you like. He also discusses film locations and the potential for cultural tourism. On YouTube there are various films about film locations. The film Pete mentions is Mad Max.
There are now...
2024-12-2738 min
Urban Broadcast Collective177. Ten years of PlanningxChange, Ai reviewIn this episode, Jess and Pete reflect on the tenth anniversary of the PlanningxChange podcast. This discussion occurs before an Ai review of the planningxchange podcast series. A rather indulgent episode to mark the anniversary!
For podcast extra / culture corner, Jess recommends making pizzas at home with the family. Her New Year resolution is to have more interesting podcast extra recommendations. Pete recommends doing background research about books you like. He also discusses film locations and the potential for cultural tourism. On YouTube there are various films about film locations. The film Pete mentions is Mad Max.
There are now...
2024-12-2738 min
PlanningXChangePlanningxChange 106: James Vincent - Smart Cities TechnologyIn PX106, our interview guest is James Vincent who is the CTO at NCS NEXT Australia, a global digital, data and cloud services consultancy (https://www.ncs.co/en-au/next/). James is a senior people leader with 25 years’ commercial IT experience and an established authority in large-scale strategic transformation in enterprise environments and delivering business outcomes through technology.
In this episode James shares four smart city technology solutions government could adopt to improve citizen services amid a rapidly growing urban population. Smart meters, sensor technology and AI in buildings to reduce environmental footprint are some of the examples that James to...
2023-07-0350 minPlanningXChangePlanningxChange 100: Four tales - Live FreePlanningxChange 100: Four tales - Live Free by planning exchange podcast
2022-12-141h 32PlanningXChangePlanningxChange 99: Alex Fenech - Landscape ArchitectIn PlanningxChange episode 99 our guest is Alex Fenech, a landscape architect based in Florida. At the time we recorded the interview Alex was a Vice President at EDSA (https://www.edsaplan.com) one of America’s leading landscape and urban design firms.
Alex is the past President of ALSA Florida (American Society of Landscape architects) - https://www.aslaflorida.org/AboutFL
In a wide ranging interview Alex talks of the many parts of a landscape architect’s role. These include not just technical knowledge such as soil types and nutrients, drainage and plant characteristics but also an understanding of how peop...
2022-10-2848 minPlanningXChangePlanningxChange 98: Tim Ellis and the Melbourne Magic FestivalIn PlanningxChange episode 98 our guest is Tim Ellis one of the world’s leading magicians. Details about Tim are found at https://www.timellismagic.com and at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Ellis_(magician)
What do magic and city planning have in common? The connection to this episode is Tim organising the Melbourne Magic Festival - MMF (https://melbournemagicfestival.com). This is the largest magic festival in the Southern Hemisphere. It typically occurs late June/early July each year. It consists of a main venue in central Melbourne comprising four different sized theatres and various satellite venues in Melbourne’s su...
2022-10-0251 minPlanningXChangePlanningxChange 97 with David Beaumont - painterIn PlanningxChange episode 97 our guest is David Beaumont one of Australia's leading landscape and portrait painters. David is based in the historic seaside town of Queenscliff. From there he embarks on various solitary sojourns to the outback to immerse himself in the breadth and depth of the Australian landscape. He is also a frequent observer of the gritty parts of Melbourne where he absorbs the human condition in its rawest expression.
We are fortunate to have him on the podcast to talk about art in the city, a topic far from strategic master plans and city planning ordinances. The discussion...
2022-09-0157 min
PlanningXChangePlanningxChange 96 with Simon Kuestenmacher (demographer)In PlanningxChange episode 96 our guest is Simon Kuestenmacher one of Australia’s leading demographers.
Simon is a Director and Co-founder of The Demographics Group based in Melbourne, Australia.
Simon holds degrees in geography from leading universities in Berlin and Melbourne and worked for several years as a business consultant with KPMG Australia.
In 2017 Simon, with Bernard Salt, co-founded The Demographics Group. The group provides specialist advice on demographic, consumer and social trends for business.
Simon has presented to numerous corporate and industry audiences across Australia and overseas on demographic trends, consumer insights and cultural change in Australia.
His presentations and qu...
2022-08-011h 07PlanningXChangePlanningxChange 95: Lucinda Hartley - big data dreamingIn PlanningxChange episode 95 our guest is Lucinda Hartley. Her bio reads as follows: ‘Urban designer turned entrepreneur, Lucinda Hartley uses big data to measure the quality of life and wellbeing of neighbourhoods. She is a co-founder of Neighbourlytics, a social analytics platform which has created data for more than 500 neighbourhoods in over 10 countries and is influencing some of world’s most significant urban development decisions. Lucinda was recently named as one of 100 Women of Influence by the Australian Financial Review and one of Melbourne's Top 100 most influential people by The Age.
With over a decade of experience in urban innovation, Lucin...
2022-07-1150 minPlanningXChangePlanningxChange 94 - Laura Gannon - disaster planning, new approaches to an old problemIn PlanningxChange episode 94 our guest is Laura Gannon an Associate Director at Meridan Urban with almost 20 years of experience in strategic land use planning, bushfire risk and community resilience across both the public and private sectors. Laura specialises in management consulting approaches to the integration of natural hazard risk management into land use planning policy and strategy, with a particular emphasis on bushfire risk and resilience, floodplain risk management and climate adaptation. She has extensive experience in the areas of planning policy, strategic and statutory planning accumulated through a number of senior leadership positions.
Laura is a corporate member of...
2022-06-141h 00PlanningXChangePlanningxChange 93: About us, PX interviewedIn PlanningxChange 93 the tables are turned and we are interviewed. PX was a guest at the Ratio Consultant's breakfast speaker series. Colleen Peterson (PX23), the CEO of Ratio presented and asked questions. The interview reveals the formation of PX, the mechanics of how we put interviews together, what we have learnt and how we work together. A bit self indulgent but there you go. We hope you enjoy this.
The interview was recorded on the 7th April 2022 at Melbourne, Australia. Interview produced by Jack Bavage. The podcast release date is the 18th May 2022.
2022-05-181h 01
Urban Broadcast Collective145. PlanningxChange gets interviewed, about us_PXIn PlanningxChange 93 the tables are turned and we are interviewed. PX was a guest at the Ratio Consultant's breakfast speaker series. Colleen Peterson (PX23), the CEO of Ratio presented and asked questions. The interview reveals the formation of PX, the mechanics of how we put interviews together, what we have learnt and how we work together. A bit self indulgent but there you go. We hope you enjoy this.
The interview was recorded on the 7th April 2022. Interview produced by Jack Bavage. The podcast release date is the 18th May 2022.
PlanningxChange is honoured to be part of the Urban Broadcast...
2022-05-181h 01PlanningXChangePlanningxChange 92: Phil Priest: Overseeing Inner City Rejuvenation - Rules of the GameIn PlanningxChange episode 92 we interview Phil Priest, Group Manager City Development at the Moreland City Council. The following is an extract from the VPELA Journal Revue of October 2021 describing Phil’s career and his recent awarding of the Paul Jerome Award for contributions to the public sector.
“When planners think of Moreland Council, they think of Phil Priest. Phil has been a mainstay in planning in the inner city for decades, providing exemplarily service to the public sector and leading Moreland’s successful transition from a dying industrial heartland to a beacon for inner city urban renewal. Phil earn’t his stri...
2022-04-271h 07PlanningXChangePlanningxChange 91: Ian Nairn (architecture and planning critic) reviewed with Matt RobertsIn PlanningxChange episode 91 we interview Matt Roberts about Ian Nairn, an architectural and planning critic in the UK during the 1950s - 1970s. Matt is an architectural historian and a member of the podcast team that produces About Buildings and Cities. Details are at https://aboutbuildingsandcities.org.
The About Buildings and Cities podcast produced a three part series on Ian Nairn. This is highly recommended as a lively and insightful review of the broad career of Ian Nairn, his times and his impact on the public imagination.
Nairn came to prominence with a special edition of the Architectural Review called ‘Ou...
2022-03-251h 14PlanningXChangePlanningxChange: Scott LaMont: Live and learnIn PlanningxChange episode 90 we interview Scott LaMont the CEO of EDSA, an international planning and landscape architecture consultancy. Scott joined EDSA in 1996 and has been a driving force in the firm’s practice and strategic growth since. Before being named CEO, he was a Studio Leader and Principal for 12 years, instilling the firm’s ethos with a design sensibility and comprehensive approach to projects while fostering long term client relationships. Scott is focused on the big picture tenets of people, client service and vision while leading the 120-person firm towards inspirational design with enthusiasm, devotion, creativity and humility. He is comm...
2022-03-0345 minPlanningXChangePlanningxChange 88: Cath Heggen - Sense & SensibilityPlanningxChange Episode 88, features Catherine Heggen, a town planner with UK and Australian experience over a 35 year career.
Catherine’s career has been devoted to the provision of project based consulting advice to a wide range of private sector and government clients. Her professional capabilities and experience lie at the intersection of urban planning, statutory control, place making and project facilitation.
Catherine’s experience extends across all aspects of development planning, from high rise inner city apartment complexes, medium density housing projects as well as delivery of social housing models, built form impact analysis and urban design appraisals, innovative greenfield subdivision and...
2022-01-181h 10PlanningXChangePlanningxChange 87: Steve Oates - Steam worksPlanningxChange Episode 87, features Steve Oates, the Chief Executive of the Heritage Railway Association (HRA).
Formerly a property professional who then spent 20 years in commercial radio, Steve has had an active lifelong interest in heritage and steam railways.
From his teenage years, and for more than 40 years, Steve has worked with the award-winning Isle of Wight Steam Railway in a non-executive and voluntary capacity, including ten years chairing its board of directors and trustees.
He was appointed as the HRA’s first chief executive 4 years ago, moving it from an entirely volunteer-run organisation to its’ position as the UK-wide trade association and...
2021-12-2759 minPlanningXChangePlanningxChange 86: Cemeteries today; planning for living and deathPlanningxChange Episode 86, features Deb Ganderton CEO of The Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (GMCT) and James Reid, the Chief Future Built Environment Officer of GMCT.
GMCT is a self-funding, not for profit organisation that runs 19 cemeteries and memorial parks and three crematoria across Melbourne, Australia. It is also responsible for two greenfield sites to be developed on Melbourne’s urban fringe.
GMCT manages 600 hectares; the various cemeteries are visited by almost two million people annually.
In this interview Deb and James talk of the evolution of cemeteries, management issues, the need to respond to diversifying community preferences and the requirements of lo...
2021-12-061h 05PlanningXChangePlanningxChange 85: Stone Librande - Lead Designer SimCity 2013In PlanningxChange Episode 85, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Stone Librande, the lead designer for SimCity 2013.
Stone is currently a Lead Designer in the R&D group at Riot Games, and has worked in the video game industry for 20 years on games such as SimCity 2013, Spore, and Diablo 3. In addition to his full-time job designing video games, he also teaches a game design course at Carnegie Mellon University’s ETC program and runs design seminars around the world. An avid board game inventor, Stone has published two games: "Mechs vs. Minions" and "Alakazam! The Game of Dueling Wizards".
SimCity 2013 is a city...
2021-11-1751 minPlanningXChangePlanningxChange 84: Gerard McHugh - Mountain bikes foreverIn PlanningxChange Episode 84, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Gerard McHugh; this interview is all about mountain bike trail development and what it can achieve for participants, towns and regions.
Gerard is the General Manager of World Trails. The company provides trail designs for all types of recreational trails, from the earliest conceptual stage to the final design stage including detailed trail designs, trail master plans, concept plans, CAD designs, engineering plans, detailed construction budgets and schedules, trail mapping and competitive overlays for mountain bike racing. Details of the company are at https://world-trail.com.
Gerard joined World Trail in 2007...
2021-10-1854 minPlanningXChangePlanningxChange 83 - Adam Cohen - Micromobility toolkitIn PlanningxChange Episode 83, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Adam Cohen.
Adam is a transportation mobility futures researcher at the Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. Since joining the group in 2004, his research has focused on innovative mobility strategies, including urban/advanced air mobility, automated vehicles, shared mobility, smart cities, smartphone apps, and other emerging technologies. He has co-authored numerous articles and reports in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings. Adam also served three combat tours in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as a rated aviator for the Combined Joint Special Operations Air Component (CJSOAC). Adam’s un...
2021-09-2449 minPlanningXChangePlanningxChange 82 - Russell Dickson, land surveyor; straight & trueIn PlanningxChange Episode 82, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Russell (‘Russ’) Dickson a licenced land surveyor. Russ gives listeners an excellent introduction to the world of land surveying, through its culture, vocabulary, exacting requirements and the feared ‘land surveying cops’. He talks of the incredible technological changes he has experienced and offers a glimpse into the future. A profession that dates at least as far back as the ancient Egyptians, Russ talks fo the highly precise measurements made by the early coastal navigators as well as the pioneering land surveyors sent into the vast unknown. He also talks of the importan...
2021-08-2448 minPlanningXChangePlanningxChange 81 - Marshall Sullivan (town, coastal & regional planner)In PlanningxChange Episode 81, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Marshall Sullivan a private planning consultant based in regional Victoria. Marshall came up ‘through the ranks’ of local government starting as an enforcer officer and ending as a senior manager. Now he runs his own very prosperous planning consultancy based in Geelong and the Surf Coast. Marshall discusses his journey through local government and the support he received through mentoring. He talks of the skills he learnt in dealing with the public and developers alike whilst also fitting in with what at times can be very political local Councils. He talks of t...
2021-07-2554 minPlanningXChangePlanningxChange - Nicole Gelinas - New York livingIn PlanningxChange Episode 80, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Nicole Gelinas an author, columnist and podcast regular based in New York. Nicole is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, a contributing editor of City Journal, and a columnist at the New York Post. She writes on urban economics and finance. Gelinas is a CFA charterholder and the author of After the Fall: Saving Capitalism from Wall Street—and Washington (2011).
Gelinas has published analysis and opinion pieces in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, and other publications. Before coming to City Journal (https://www.city-journal.org/), sh...
2021-07-0554 minPlanningXChangePlanningxChange 79: History lessons (freeways and community opposition): Sebastian Gurciullo PROVIn PlanningxChange Episode 79 Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Sebastian Gurciullo. Sebastian is a professional archivist, editor, curator and writer. He has worked at the National Archives of Australia, Public Record Office Victoria (PROV) and University of Melbourne Archives. He has been the editor of the Australian Society of Archivists journal Archives and Manuscripts and PROV's journal Provenance, and remains on the editorial board of both journals. Although currently working in collection management at PROV, he continues to contribute to exhibitions and other forms of outreach including tours, talks and seminars. Proximity to the state archives has allowed him to...
2021-06-0456 minPlanningXChangePlanningxChange 77 with Loudon Luka (Malawi/Australia)In PlanningxChange Episode 77, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Loudon Luka, a planner with experience in both Australia and Malawi. Loudon went to Australia from his homeland Malawi in the mid 1990's to undertake post graduate study. He gained a Post Graduate in Urban Planning and a Masters in Planning both from Melbourne University. He then commenced work as a local government planner. His final position was as planning advocate for the City of Greater Dandenong before Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). Here he would present the Council position before the independent VCAT which reviewed Council decisions on appeal...
2021-04-1254 minPlanningXChangePlanningxChange 76 with Brian ('Harry') Haratsis and Max ShifmanIn PlanningxChange Episode 76, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Brian (‘Harry’) Haratsis and Max Shifman about the many consequences of Covid on how we work, where we live and on our economic and social circumstances.
Brian Haratsis is highly regarded as one of Australia’s foremost strategic advisors – with a particular focus on private sector property involvement, understanding communities, tourism and social trends – Brian has more than 30 plus years experience as an economist, futurist, and strategic planner. He is a best-selling author, futurist, thought leader and is regarded by corporate Australia as the leading economic and strategic advisor operating in the proper...
2021-03-041h 17PlanningXChangePlanningxChange 74 with Elle Davidson - Aboriginal Town Planner & LecturerIn PlanningxChange Episode 74, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Elle Davidson, a Director of Zion Engagement and Planning.
Elle is a qualified Aboriginal town planner who not only runs Zion but also lectures at university. The Zion website sets out that the company “aims to work alongside communities to empower their voice and vision for the future of their places and spaces. Many cultural practices have continued in constrained contemporary settings, marking their resilience and importance.
We apply our principles below to hear the needs and desires of the community, co-design culturally appropriate outcomes and ultimately revive culture. We believe it...
2021-01-2451 minPlanningXChangePlanningxChange 73 with Elizabeth (Liz) Hui (acoustic engineer)In PlanningxChange Episode 73, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Elizabeth (Liz) Hui, an acoustic engineer with over 25 years experience. Liz started working in the acoustic engineering field in the pre internet age, spending over 20 years as a consultant at Marshall Day Acoustics before retiring early in 2013. During that time, Liz regularly presented expert evidence at both VCAT at Panels. In 2016 Liz joined Planning Panels Victoria as a sessional member and discovered what it was like to sit on the other side of the table. She now spends her time between the occasional Panel hearing, a few special projects at Marshall...
2020-12-2254 min
PlanningXChangePlanningxChange 72 with Peta Charles: TP innovator and YouTube extraordinaireIn PlanningxChange Episode 72, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Peta Charles the principal of Brisbane Town Planning (BTP). Peta has introduced many innovative features into her practice. She has produced and appeared in 100's of YouTube videos explaining different planning and design issues. A major information resource for the general public and clients. BTP applies a fresh and exciting approach as evident on their website (www.brisbanetp.com.au) which includes:
We may have a big name and crazy big ideas, however, our passion lies in working with the "little guys" like us. As it is where we feel we...
2020-11-2641 minPlanningXChangePlanningxChange 71 with Tamara Brezzi (President of VPELA and parter at Norton Rose Fulbright)In PlanningxChange Episode 71, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Tamara Brezzi, the President of VPELA. Tamara is also a Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright.
Tamara started professional life as a Council town planner with the former City of Malvern. She then undertook a law degree and transferred to legal practice. Tamara talks of the importance of mentors in her professional development, essentially giving her confidence to take bold steps.
Tamara discusses the role of the Victorian Planning and Environmental Planning Association (VPELA). She has been President of the Association for ten years. She also talks of important planning concepts such...
2020-11-1358 minPlanningXChangePlanningxChange 70 with Nick MacHale (CEO of BRITE)In PlanningxChange Episode 70, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Nick MacHale, the CEO of BRITE.
Nick is an experienced executive having spent time in both commercial and not for profit sectors. His passion lies in bringing together people from all walks of life, to achieve a common purpose. Hailing from Ireland, Nick states he has been lucky enough to call Melbourne home for the last 13 years.
BRITE provides sustainable services that create opportunity and support for people living with a disability or who are vocationally disadvantaged. It is a social enterprise and a non-profit charity that has been changing people's f...
2020-10-2246 minPlanningXChangePlanningxChange 69 with growth area planning duo Meg & EmIn PlanningxChange Episode 69, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview two local government planners, Meghan Ablett and Emily Cooke. Meg and Em work for the Cardinia Shire Council which is one of the major residential growth areas within the Melbourne metropolitan area. Meg and Em work in 'growth areas' planning that is at the urban edge overseeing the formation of new suburbs and providing the support for 'instant communities'. One of the toughest jobs in planning.
The duo talk about their day to day work; their inspirations and the constant learning experience of visiting recently created suburbs in their municipality and...
2020-10-0844 minPlanningXChangePlanningxChange 68 with Clark DaviesIn PlanningxChange Episode 68, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Clark Davies; an urban planner/project manager based in the Middle East. Originally from Melbourne Victoria (a graduate of the Class of 83' at RMIT), Clark worked locally, then moved interstate and eventually overseas.
Clark is a senior executive with a breadth of property development, construction and business management experience. He has delivered profit on large and complex projects through being able to successfully manage people and processes to orchestrate outcomes aligned with development and corporate goals.
He is currently the Chief Development Officer at Edamah (Bahrain Real Estate Investment).
In...
2020-09-0454 min
Planning XchangePlanningxChange 68 with Clark Davies (International planner)In PlanningxChange Episode 68, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Clark Davies; an urban planner/masterplan cities project manager based in the Middle East. Originally from Melbourne Victoria (a graduate with the Class of 83' at RMIT), Clark worked locally, then moved interstate and eventually overseas. Clark is a senior executive with a breadth of property development, construction and business management experience. He has delivered profit on large and complex projects through being able to successfully manage people and processes to orchestrate outcomes aligned with development and corporate goals. He is currently the Chief Development Officer...
2020-09-0454 minPlanningXChangePlanningxChange 67 with Nick Vlahandreas of Mountain PlanningIn PlanningxChange Episode 67, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Nick Vlahandreas of Mountain Planning. Nick is based in Bright, a mountain town in North East Victoria.
He has 16 years experience combining local government and private practice. Nick talks candidly about mistakes he made when first in local government and the lessons he put into practice and by so doing making him a more complete and responsive planner. As well, he joined the local footy club and this opened his eyes to the importance of community in small towns. He talks of the vast difference between practising planning in major cities...
2020-08-1045 min
Planning XchangePlanningxChange 67 with Nick Vlahandreas (Mountain Planning)In PlanningxChange Episode 67, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Nick Vlahandreas of Mountain Planning. Nick is based in Bright, a mountain town in North East Victoria. He has 16 years experience combining local government and private practice. Nick talks candidly about mistakes he made when first in local government and the lessons he put into practice and by so doing making him a more complete and responsive planner. As well, he joined the local footy club and this opened his eyes to the importance of community in small towns. He talks of the vast difference between practising planning...
2020-08-1045 minPlanningXChangePlanningxChange 66 with Paul Shipp (urban planner & economist)In PlanningxChange Episode 66, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Paul Shipp one of Australia's rising urban planning economist stars. It's said economics is essentially half psychology and half elementary school arithmetic with a smattering of statistics. Paul in the interview gives a sense of the potential of urban economics to harness data to better understand and improve contemporary cities and regions.
Paul has 15 years experience consulting to government and private clients, primarily in Melbourne and regional Victoria. As a Director of consultancy Urban Enterprise, Paul leads a wide range of strategic planning and urban economic projects.
Paul specialises in fields...
2020-07-1752 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange 66 with Paul Shipp (Planner & Economist)In PlanningxChange Episode 66, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Paul Shipp one of Australia's rising urban planning economist stars. It's said economics is essentially half psychology and half elementary school arithmetic with a smattering of statistics. Paul in the interview gives a sense of the abilities of urban economics to harness data to better understand and improve contemporary cities and regions. This is true strategic planning in action. Paul has 15 years experience consulting to government and private clients, primarily in Melbourne and regional Victoria. As a Director of consultancy Urban Enterprise, Paul leads a wide range of...
2020-07-1752 minPlanningXChangePlanningxChange 65 with Scott Beyer of Market UrbanismIn PlanningxChange Episode 65, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Scott Beyer of the Market Urbanism report. This is the first international interview conducted by PlanningxChange!
Scott Beyer is an urban affairs analyst based in New York City. He is founder and owner of Market Urbanism Report, a media organization that promotes free-market urban policy. MUR publishes a weekly article, a monthly podcast, and has active social media accounts with a combined following of over 50,000.
Scott is also a journalist who recently completed a 3-year, 30-city cross-country tour to study urban American issues. He now writes as a regular columnist for F...
2020-06-2353 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange 65 with Scott Beyer of Market UrbanismIn PlanningxChange Episode 65, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Scott Beyer of the Market Urbanism report. This is the first international interview conducted by PlanningxChange! Scott Beyer is an urban affairs analyst based in New York City. He is founder and owner of Market Urbanism Report, a media organization that promotes free-market urban policy. MUR publishes a weekly article, a monthly podcast, and has active social media accounts with a combined following of over 50,000. Scott is also a journalist who recently completed a 3-year, 30-city cross-country tour to study urban American issues. He now writes as...
2020-06-2353 minPlanningXChangePlanningxChange 64 with Tim Biles: Covid - permanent changes or soon forgotten?In PlanningxChange Episode 64, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Tim Biles from Ratio Consultants (previously featured in PX2!). Tim has had a long and distinguished career as a lecturer, consultant, advisor and 'creator' of several planning consultancies. We thought Tim would be an excellent commentator on the impacts of Covid 19 and Government retrictions on city life. So many predictions made during the pandemic have turned out in error sometimes of a massive magnitude causing huge dislocation to city life and citzens. The interview considers the concept of 'safeism' and the impact this will have on buildings, personal interaction, general levels...
2020-06-1154 min
Planning XchangePlanningxChange 64 with Tim BilesIn PlanningxChange Episode 64, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Tim Biles from Ratio Consultants. Tim has had a long and distinguished career as a lecturer, consultant, advisor and 'creator' of several planning consultancies. We thought Tim would be an excellent commentator on the impacts of Covid 19 and Government retrictions on city life. So many predictions made during the pandemic have turned out in error sometimes of a massive magnitude causing huge dislocation to city life and citzens. The interview considers the concept of 'safeism' and the impact this will have on buildings, personal interaction, general levels of health, economic...
2020-06-1154 minPlanningXChangePlanningxChange 62: a trio of new working planners discuss their experiencesIn PX62, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Jacob Martin (Yarra CC), Calum Douglas and Nicole Neame both working at Baw Baw Shire. The three planners are relatively new to planning and have worked in local government for approximately two years. Nicole had worked in community engagement previously. We ask them about the transition from university into the 'real world', what has surprised them and to reflect on their experiences. They comment on the usefulness of what they learnt studying and how this informs their approach to work. This period of transition is unique in our working lives and we...
2020-05-0458 minPlanningXChangePlanningxChange + Planners Under the Influence: cross interview btw podcasting 'cousins' (PX58)In PX58, the interview subjects are Heather Sherlock and Diego Espinosa. Heather and Diego produce the 'Planners Under the Influence' (PUIT) podcast. Their podcast is about the experiences of planning students at university and interviews with various professionals in the city development space. They have both very recently graduated. The interview is a lively discussion between planning podcasting 'cousins' similar to PX38 with the producers of 'This Must be the Place'. This interview probes the aspirations of planners just about to enter the workplace. Different generations in age and experience get together to discuss common issues but with widely differently h...
2020-01-0850 min
Urban Broadcast Collective107. PlanningxChange + Planners Under the Influence (sweet bird of youth)_PXRecent graduates, Heather Sherlock and Diego Espinosa of the 'Planners under the Influence' podcast cross interview Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell of the PlanningxChange podcast. Youth and hope meet 'manufacture hardened' professionals. A lively discussion with many different perspectives on what makes for good cities, the state of university training, the role of developers, influencers and shared podcasting experiences. Sweet bird of youth meets somewhat wiser owls. For more details: www.planningxchange.org. There was a problem with the audio on the original release, error corrected 8 January 2020. Apologies for the gaps in the audio.
2019-12-2951 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange 58 with 'Planners under the influence' podcasterIn PX58, the interview subjects are Heather Sherlock and Diego Espinosa. Heather and Diego produce the 'Planners Under the Influence' (PUIT) podcast. Their podcast is about the experiences of planning students at university and interviews with various professionals in the city development space. They have both very recently graduated. The interview is a lively discussion between planning podcasting 'cousins' similar to PX38 with the producers of 'This Must be the Place'. This interview probes the aspirations of planners just about to enter the workplace. Different generations in age and experience get together to discuss common issues but with widely d...
2019-12-2950 minPlanningXChangePlanningxChange interview Val Gnanakone - traffic engineer (PX57)In PX57, the interview subject is Val Gnanakone, a Director at Old Mile Grid traffic engineers. Val talks about the changing role and focus of the traffic engineering profession in city development. Traditionally viewed as car and truck focused, Val talks of the widening scope of activities. These including making better city spaces by improving mobility options. In the interview we pose the question, should traffic engineers have a different job decription? The interview discusses a wide range of mobilitiy questions relating to residential, commercial and freight uses. There are no simple answers to the issues raised. Val also considers...
2019-11-2236 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange 57 with Valentine (Val) Gnanakone: Traffic EngineerIn PX57, the interview subject is Val Gnanakone, a Director at Old Mile Grid traffic engineers. Val talks about the changing role and focus of the traffic engineering profession in city development. Traditionally viewed as car and truck focused, Val talks of the widening scope of activities. These including making better city spaces by improving mobility options. In the interview we pose the question, should traffic engineers have a different job decription? The interview discusses a wide range of mobilitiy questions relating to residential, commercial and freight uses. There are no simple answers to the issues raised. Val also...
2019-11-2236 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange 56 with Tim Eaton - EPA (Environmental Regulator)In PX56, the interview subject is Tim Eaton, Executive Director of Regulatory Standards, Assessments & Permissioning at the EPA, the State of Victoria's environmental protection authority. In recent times, environmental problems have been constantly in the headlines, with a recycling crisis, chemical warehouse fires and general concern about the impacts of a rapidly growing population's waste. The interview was recorded before a live audience (a first for PX) at the VPELA State Conference in Lorne. Tim speaks of the need to be seen as a regulator and provide guidance and in some cases education to local authorities, industries, p...
2019-10-1542 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange 55 with Sophie Jordan (town planning consultant)Sophie Jordan has been practicing as a qualified urban planner for 20 years, working in both the local government sector and private practice before establishing Sophie Jordan Consulting Pty Ltd in 2012. This breath of experience has allowed her to develop a range of skills including development facilitation, project management, community consultation and preparation of strategic plans. Importantly, she understands the commercial realities of development and how to guide a project from inception to completion. Sophie has particular expertise in special use residential projects, mixed use developments and has worked extensively in the aged care and retirement sector, as...
2019-09-1651 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange 54 with Orlando Harrison - urban designer (Tract)Orlando Harrison is a well experienced (but youthful) urban designer practising in a very contested space. Urban design is the half brother of both architecture and town planning. It straddles both fields but at times lacks certainty as to its legitmacy; neither fish nor fowl. Orlando takes an optimistic approach to the uplift that urban design can provide to citzens not just in the elitist wealthy inner city but also in the much distant struggling outer suburbs where the majority of residents live. An inspiration lesson in the simple fact that professionals are honourable when they realise their obligations...
2019-08-2751 minPlanningXChangePlanningxChange 53 with Ned Scholfield & Raquel Boedo (McIntyre Australia)McIntyre was founded in 2016 by husband and wife team Ned Scholfield & Raquel Boedo. The pair first started to think about creating their own label after spending a year working together on Ned's family farm 'Glenoe' in Western Victoria. The design philosphy behind the label is to create timeless, sustainable, & quality Merino goods.
Based in Melbourne Australia the pair are passionate about manufacturing in Australia, and about educating customers on the benefits of wearing Merino wool.
A compelling story of farming, passion and fashion. There are unusual links between fashion and city development; this podcast interview provides clues on how dynamic...
2019-07-2447 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange 53 with Ned Scholfield & Raquel Boedo (McIntyre Australia)McIntyre was founded in 2016 by husband and wife team Ned Scholfield & Raquel Boedo. The pair first started to think about creating their own label after spending a year working together on Ned's family sheep farm 'Glenoe' in Western Victoria. The design philosophy behind the label is to create timeless, sustainable, & quality Merino goods. Based in Melbourne Australia the pair are passionate about manufacturing in Australia, and about educating customers on the benefits of wearing Merino wool. The efforts of Ned and Raquel show that 'traditional' industries can be resurrected and that econo...
2019-07-2447 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange 52 with Koos de Keijzer (architect DKO)In PX52, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview founding partner, Koos de Keijzer of DKO Architecture. The firm has projects throughout Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. He is a respected architect and urban designer, with a particular strategic understanding of residential design in all its forms. He is driven by a passion to explore new housing types, forms and configurations. This has given rise to a number of innovative apartment and housing design responses, embracing and enriching contemporary residential lifestyle. Podcast produced by Zak Willsallen of Complete Podcasting Services. Podcast released 1 July 2019. For...
2019-07-0140 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange 51 with John Henshall (Author & Economist)In PX51, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview John Henshall a Melbourne based economist who has recently authored 'Downtown Revitalisation and Delta Blues in Clarksdale Mississippi - Lessons for Small Cities and Towns'. John has previously appeared in PX21 which was released in October 2016. His book is about Clarksdale, a small town in Mississippi, USA and how the local community has revitalised the long-dilapidated downtown, with the renewal based on the town's intimate association with Blues music and the culture that flows through the Mississippi delta. He highlights underlying trends in downtown decline and revitalisation in cities in towns...
2019-06-2231 minPlanningXChangePlanningxChange 50 with Olivia Christie (project manager & developer)In PX50, Jess and Peter interview Olivia Christie director of Armitage Jones a Melbourne based project management firm. Olivia talks about what makes for a successful project and the desirability of adaptability in managing projects. Interview released May 2019. For more details see www.planningxchange.org
2019-05-0233 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange 50 with Olivia Christie (Project manager & developer)In PX50, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview the dynamic Olivia Christie about her role as a project manager on various large scale commercial projects and specialist developments within the hospitality sector. Olivia talks of the importance of team spirit, co-operative engagement with regulators and the benefits of flexibility. She also talks about what she has learn't as a developer of a high quality mid sized residential development in Melbourne's inner south. Olivia talks about her career development in a traditionally male-dominated industry sector. A very special interview subject in this milestone episode. The interview also coincides with the i...
2019-05-0233 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange 49 with Kate Roffey ('Director of Deals')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 track delivery. Kate is also responsible for overseeing major projects in the areas of transport, construction and mixed used developments. Prior to...
2019-04-1042 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange 48 with Cazz Redding (strategic planner)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.
2019-03-2338 min
PlanningXChangePlanningxChange 47 interview Aaron Organ (ecologist)PlanningxChange interview Aaron Organ, ecologist. Aaron works across many aspects of the environment and provides advice to governments, the private sector and not for profit agencies. He talks to contemporary environmental issues, the balancing required between competing planning policies and the loss within many in society with a connection to the natural world. A thought-provoking discussion with a passionate but practical ecologist. Podcast released 26 February 2019. Technical production by Zak Willsallen of Complete Podcast Services. For more information visit www.planningxchange.org
2019-02-2547 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange 47 with Aaron Organ (ecologist)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 also makes a plea for us to get out into the natural world and experience its delights. Podcast released 26 February 2019. Technical production by Zak...
2019-02-2547 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange 46 with Doctor Elizabeth Taylor author of Dry ZonesIn 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 at RMIT. Along with David Nichols (Melbourne University) she produces 'This Must be the Place', a...
2019-02-0339 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange 45 with David Sornig author 'Blue Lake'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' the area gained a certain reputation as an area outside control and representing 'the other'. David weaves amongst...
2019-01-2435 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange 43 with Damian IIes - leading planning consultantIn 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 approaches to affordable and 'step up' housing. Other topics include bringing more diverse outcomes into development outcomes. Podcast released December 2018. Technical production by...
2018-12-0739 min
Urban Broadcast Collective71. PlanningxChange with with Jessie Hochberg (Nightingale Housing)_PXJess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Jessie Hochberg the CEO of Nightingale Housing which is based in Melbourne Australia. Nightingale is an innovative facilitator in the housing development market bringing together housing creators (the development team)and end users at the outset of projects. Their template has much to be admired. Jessie explains the unique approach of Nightingale and the need for innovation in the housing sector. For more details go to www.planningxchange.org. Audio engineering by Zak Willsallen.
2018-11-2533 min
Urban Broadcast Collective67. PlanningXChange Interview with Brett Davis (regional planning)_PXJess and Peter of PlanningXChange interview Brett Davis. Brett is the Executive Dirctor of Regional Planning at the VPA. Prior to this he was a senior Panel member at Planning Panels Victoria. A broad range of planning and design topics are covered emphasising the importance of sound regional planning.
UPDATE from Liz - file now replaced with the correct file (Brett not Gavin!)
2018-11-1136 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange 42 with Pru Goward - Minister of the CrownIn 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 including a special Walkey Award, journalism's highest honour. This interview includes discussion on the need for bravery in public policy and the need for...
2018-10-2835 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange 41 with David Bissell (author of Transit Life)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 separate space in citizens lives and too often treated poorly. He identifies new means and approaches to making life better within these jorneys. Fresh and...
2018-08-3136 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange 40 with Ged Hart - TOM (Outdoor Advertising)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 dismissed by many in the planning and design professions. Ged discusses the cultural association of outdoor in...
2018-07-2530 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange 39 with Tim VernonIn 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
2018-07-0637 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange 38 with This Must be the Place (fellow planning podcasters)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 applied to the practising world of planning. Discussions also include observations on the pressures within the academic world and the...
2018-06-111h 04Planning XchangePlanningxChange 37 with Brett Davis (regional planning)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 released 2 May 2018. Technical production by Zak Willsallen of Complete Podcast Services. For more information about the PX series go to www...
2018-05-0236 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange 35 with Natasha Swan (Council planner)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, mentoring new planners, emerging trends and influences, and leading developers. A wide range of discussion subjects with a lively and thoughtful subject. Podcast re...
2018-03-0446 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange 34 with Peter McIntyre (architect)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 thoughts have inspired many. The expression 'wise words' can be aptly used to describe his comments in this PX interview. Podcast r...
2018-02-0927 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange 33 with Jane Keddie & Gerhana Waty (urban designer)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 a positive attitude to what they do. Podcast released 21 December 2017. For more information go to w...
2017-12-2050 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange 31 with Phil Borelli (SJB Planning)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 planning system of developer incentives to create improved public domain outcomes. The interview includes discussion on optimum city size, the problems...
2017-11-0932 minPlanning XchangePX30: PlanningxChange Episode 30In 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 October 2017. For more details go to www.planningxchange.org.
2017-10-1933 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange 29 with Gazella (bloggers in construction)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' cousins in our parallel endeavours. In the interview, Justine and Danielle explain how Gazella started, how it works and describe...
2017-10-0729 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange 28 with Sean Hogan (developer/designer)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 affordable housing and makes robust observations about the state of our cities and town...
2017-08-1737 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange 27 with Danni Addison (UDIA Vic CEO)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 up' Ladi6. Midbreak - 'Green and Gold' Takuya Kuroda. Outro - 'Mais Que Nada' Segio Mendes & Brasil 66'. Podcast released July 2017...
2017-07-2931 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange 26 with Clare McCracken (artist)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. Music: Intro - 'Walk right up' Ladi6. Midbreak - 'Green and Gold' Takuya Kuroda. Outro - 'Mais Que Nada' Segio Mendes & Brasil 66. Podc...
2017-05-2031 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange 25 with James Livingston (planning consultant)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: Intro - 'Walk right up' Ladi6. Midbreak - 'Green and Gold' Takuya Kuroda. Outro - 'Mais Que Nada' Segio Mendes & Br...
2017-04-2928 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange 24 with Nevan Wadeson (planning consultant TRACT)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 planners can do well and the need for renewal. Music: Intro - 'Walk right up' Ladi6. Midbreak - 'Green a...
2017-04-0630 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange 23 with Colleen Peterson (planning consultant Ratio)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 modern communications and the blurring of work and homelife. Topics also covered are the failure of planning policies to provide for reasonable h...
2017-03-0231 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange 22 with Johnny Barnard (demographer)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 city issues, the census and makes predictions based on current trends. In additon he discusses the importance of city structure to the well...
2016-12-0934 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange 21 with John Henshall (urban economist - Essential Economics)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 evolution of the blues. Music: Intro - 'Walk right up' by Ladi6. Outro - 'Mais Que Nada' Segio Mendes & Brasil 66. Podcast released in...
2016-10-3133 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange Broadcast 20 with Nick Tweedie SC (barrister)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 planning policies. Although based on the Victorian experience it will be of interest to practitioners in other states and countries. Nick recently appeared before the Independent Pan...
2016-10-2337 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange Broadcast 19 with Dave Song & Dan Bowden (planning consultants)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 through challenging times. Both subjects are candid in their answers and provide zesty and thoughtful insights into some very serious planning...
2016-08-3031 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange Broadcast 14 with Mark Sheppard (urban designer)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 reinventing the suburbs to cater for an increasingly diverse range of household types, place making, apartment design and how...
2015-12-1035 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange Broadcast 13 with Bryce Raworth (heritage architect)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 discusses his families efforts in the restoration of a derelict 1840's country farm house, these efforts were recently recognised with a n...
2015-12-0338 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange Broadcast 12 with Nicola Smith (planning consultant)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 urban planning issues and considers future trends including the question of how soon will it be until computers are making planning decisions. Music: Intro - B...
2015-10-3032 minPlanning XchangePlanningxChange Broadcast 11 with Melanie Lowe (public health researcher)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 knowledge gained through research can be applied in first world and developing cities. An interesting interview which ties urban planning and public health research together. Music: Int...
2015-09-0735 min
Planning XchangePlanningXChange 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 and where 'mall' shopping is heading. Also new technologies influencing retail requirements and the spatial implications on city spaces. This is the first (pilot) Planningxchange (PX) broadcast. Remix November 2015. Int...
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