<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Heritage Workshop]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Heritage Workshop, we offer next-generation conservation advice planning, policy, placemaking and research services.]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:28:44 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.heritageworkshop.au/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How Regional Councils Can Use the New Legacy Heritage Study Toolkit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Victorian Government has released the Legacy Heritage Study Toolkit. Here is how it streamlines procurement and project delivery for rural and regional councils updating their heritage frameworks.]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/how-regional-councils-can-leverage-the-new-legacy-heritage-study-toolkit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a43221551416e35e7848e27</guid><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:56:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19d19_abf9f11045f646dbb2e8fdef2813299e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond Compliance: Why Collaborative Heritage Advisory Delivers Better Project Outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A modern heritage consultant does more than enforce statutory constraints; they partner with you to problem-solve. Learn how a collaborative advisory approach unlocks project value and secures planning approvals in Victoria.]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/beyond-compliance-why-collaborative-heritage-advisory-delivers-better-project-outcomes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69df21f41847596b2f530c7e</guid><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:00:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19d19_e8aa74f5fd0245478f1730fd42ec4985~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why We Conserve Heritage: Creating Real Value in the Built Environment]]></title><description><![CDATA[When embarking on a property adaptation or a major commercial development, owners and developers frequently ask: why do we conserve heritage? While it is easy to view heritage protections as just another compliance hurdle, the reality is far more compelling. Heritage places matter because they provide a vital sense of continuity in a rapidly changing world. They anchor our civic and individual identities, serving as tangible links to our shared memory and history. They provide value to all of...]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/why-we-conserve-heritage-creating-real-value-in-the-built-environment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69df3694c0d279b375a5050f</guid><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:01:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19d19_6524bb5e17a945e99588e6a49f608cff~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Analysing the Economic Assumptions in the Productivity Commission's Housing Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[An analysis of the Productivity Commission’s interim housing report, examining how its proposed heritage reforms rely on weak economic assumptions and limited data.]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/analysing-economic-assumptions-in-the-productivity-commission-s-housing-report</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa4c8b2571318e8c9e5ed50</guid><category><![CDATA[Long Reads]]></category><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 03:49:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19d19_aa117a3a8670487f968fee0542881487~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the 84,000 Headline: The Missing Metrics in Sydney’s Heritage vs. Housing Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report claims removing Heritage Conservation Areas (HCAs) could unlock over 84,000 new dwellings in Sydney. We break down the methodology, exploring the missing metrics around embodied carbon, demographic realities, and values-based planning.]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/beyond-the-84-000-headline-the-missing-metrics-in-sydney-s-heritage-vs-housing-report</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa0d1ca39c0537d50eb5616</guid><category><![CDATA[Long Reads]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 03:51:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19d19_6c25b81f919f41449589a088cd56375f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heritage Principles on the World Stage: the UNESCO World Heritage seminar in Korea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr James Lesh presented at an international seminar during the UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting in Busan, sharing expert commentary on global conservation principles.]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/heritage-principles-on-the-world-stage-the-unesco-world-heritage-seminar-in-korea</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6023bd20510c8475e78a99</guid><category><![CDATA[Talks & Workshops]]></category><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:15:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19d19_80b2c1ea08b04debbf6c18c2fe765d91~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strategic Risk Management: Navigating Interim Heritage Controls]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pragmatic, commercial guide for Victorian property developers, architects, and owners on formulating a strategic response to sudden interim heritage protections.]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/strategic-risk-management-navigating-interim-heritage-controls-on-your-site</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69df4201934ce577916e0f35</guid><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19d19_be50d2e0ae3d49e9bd5bb2206bd96b00~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sponsoring VPELA 2026: Shaping Victoria's Built Environment Futures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heritage Workshop is sponsoring the 2026 VPELA State Planning Conference at Lorne. Here is why we are supporting the event and how to connect.]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/sponsoring-vpela-2026-shaping-victoria-s-built-environment-futures</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a82a4fde83af8acb86db23d</guid><category><![CDATA[Heritage Workshop]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:11:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19d19_4644c91a5aa644649e7829770c5de922~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_523,h_757,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating Victoria's Heritage Planning System: A Technical Guide to the VPP]]></title><description><![CDATA[technical deep dive into the Victoria Planning Provisions governing heritage architecture. Learn how to strategically navigate Clause 43.01, local policy frameworks, and statutory compliance across Victorian municipalities.]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/navigating-victoria-s-heritage-planning-system-a-technical-guide-to-the-vpp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69df3e0cc0d279b375a51b5f</guid><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:00:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19d19_cd94f89266bc436d8ab24e37c9591f45~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Early Years of the Victorian National Trust and the Securing of Tasma Terrace, 1956–73]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exploring how the Victorian National Trust reshaped heritage for postwar Melburnians and ultimately found its home at Tasma Terrace.]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/the-early-years-of-the-victorian-national-trust-and-the-securing-of-tasma-terrace-1956-73</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a19bb57145da5e38309cc7d</guid><category><![CDATA[Long Reads]]></category><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19d19_349cbc20f22e4cd496fbee66286f67bc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Working with Victorian State Heritage: A Strategic Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Successfully developing a state-listed heritage property requires more than just good design; it demands strategic navigation of Victoria's complex statutory frameworks. Discover how to unlock the value of heritage places by mastering the permit, exemption, and compliance pathways.]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/navigating-victoria-s-state-heritage-framework-a-strategic-guide-to-approvals-and-compliance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69df3899c0d279b375a50b5f</guid><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:00:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19d19_da675cc5a7ae4e7fb0f263825f08f219~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introducing the 2026 Victorian Local Heritage Guidelines]]></title><description><![CDATA[The newly released Victorian Local Heritage Guidelines have officially replaced PPN01. We break down what this means for strategic assessments, housing targets, and resolving planning conflicts.]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/introducing-the-new-victorian-local-heritage-guidelines</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a431ef469b2dfbbf129fca2</guid><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:00:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19d19_97c624a2c33445a98c5b887ebecae412~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Evolution of the Heritage Overlay in Parkville and Melbourne]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr James Lesh examines the origins of Melbourne's first urban conservation area in South Parkville. This retrospective examines how early resident advocacy and evolving municipal policies shaped the precinct-based heritage protections we rely on today.]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/the-evolution-of-conservation-planning-and-heritage-overlays-in-parkville-and-melbourne</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d6fc1189f9e676eca26443</guid><category><![CDATA[Long Reads]]></category><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:00:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19d19_f3f4c08efc9f47ef8a2a9625f076dbce~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_854,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heritage Enforcement: The Legacy of the Corkman Pub Demolition and Rebuild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following an interview with Nine News Melbourne, Dr James Lesh examines the Corkman rebuild, the resulting planning reforms, and the realities of facsimile heritage.]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/the-legacy-of-the-corkman-pub-demolition-and-rebuild</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a41deba69b2dfbbf127582f</guid><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 03:08:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19d19_29de5d0bf64440cc85113b2013b24ae6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridging Academic Rigour and Strategic Pragmatism: Heritage Workshop Joins Federation University's FRRC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr James Lesh has been appointed as an Honorary Fellow with Federation University's Future Regions Research Centre. This role reinforces our commitment to grounding practical heritage advisory in robust, peer-reviewed research.]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/bridging-academic-rigour-and-strategic-pragmatism-heritage-workshop-joins-federation-university-s-f</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e16277c4c584cedb05b2be</guid><category><![CDATA[Heritage Workshop]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:00:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19d19_a999fae2f26946a9a0b1bbcc77d8d3de~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The State of Heritage Property Insurance in Victoria: Managing Risk and Value]]></title><description><![CDATA[Securing accurate insurance for heritage-listed properties requires balancing statutory obligations with commercial realities. We explore how property owners can proactively manage risk and secure appropriate coverage in Victoria.]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/the-state-of-heritage-property-insurance-in-victoria-managing-risk-and-value</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69df23f047c3def1ffee783b</guid><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19d19_802746ca2824440a9b0334843beff1ec~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adapt! Designing New Lives for Old Buildings (Book Review)]]></title><description><![CDATA[An expert book review of the intellectually rigorous volume Adapt!, which frames adaptive reuse as a distinct and essential mode of 21st-century city-making.]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/adapt-designing-new-lives-for-old-buildings-book-review</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d9bef9515c02011a0d5cdc</guid><category><![CDATA[Long Reads]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:00:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19d19_ee073305074a45049945c71d5690663f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_895,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Definitive Guide to Hiring a Heritage Consultant in Victoria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Engaging a heritage consultant is a pivotal decision for any project in Victoria. Whether you are renovating a family home or masterplanning a commercial site, this guide outlines the expertise required to ensure statutory compliance and project success.]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/the-definitive-guide-to-hiring-a-heritage-consultant-in-victoria</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6997a10b7b02767d8665fe6c</guid><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19d19_07644d5b3fd84dbab18eb46ef39cd2e7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The economics of heritage laws and housing supply]]></title><description><![CDATA[How much heritage is too much? For economists, the challenge lies in correctly conceptualising and measuring the impacts of heritage.]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/the-economics-of-heritage-laws-and-housing-supply</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a13ded18fa816dacc84a9eb</guid><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 05:36:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19d19_b87de538115340dab549a41559ac8602~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why We Are Not Architects (And Why That Is Your Greatest Advantage)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is why our strict focus on heritage planning, separate from architectural design, is to your advantage.]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/why-we-are-not-architects-and-why-that-is-your-greatest-advantage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69951c2df3bdbffca928c185</guid><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><category><![CDATA[Heritage Workshop]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:00:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19d19_cb4d551eb4d14df087a6b29f673aa425~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>