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Lecture on Fed Square: Public Space, Community and Heritage in Melbourne
This recorded lecture provides a first-hand account of the events and issues raised by the abandoned Apple Store at Fed Square.
Sep 5, 20231 min read
Building Federation Square, 1994 – 2002
James Lesh shares his academic article on Federation Square's inception.
Dec 11, 20211 min read
Corkman, Heritage Inspirations and Fed Square: In the Media
Corkman Pub, now demolished A few media interviews for radio, print and podcasts: ‘People-Centred Heritage Conservation’, ABC Radio, 11...
May 3, 20211 min read
Stuck in the past: why Australian heritage practice falls short of what the public expects
If communities dont understand and support local heritage protections, perhaps thats a reflection on how the system works.
Mar 2, 20214 min read
Award for Public Space and Cultural Heritage Advocacy At Fed Square
James Lesh wins award with Citizens for Melbourne for Our City, Our Square campaign from Australian Institute of Architects.
Jul 14, 20203 min read
Treasury Square: One of Melbourne's worst planning mistakes at risk of being repeated
A development proposal for the Jolimont railyards has the potential to be one of the biggest planning mistakes in Melbourne in a generation.
Jul 3, 20205 min read
How can a place be heritage-listed after 17 years? What it means for Melbourne’s Fed Square
Federation Square in Melbourne has been listed on the Victorian state heritage register just 17 years after its completion.
Aug 28, 20195 min read
Federation Square heritage council submission
James Lesh's submission to the Fed Square Heritage Council hearing.
Dec 15, 201810 min read
Heritage value is in the eye of the beholder: why Fed Square deserves protection
An exploration of how and why Fed Square could be heritage listed.
Aug 11, 20185 min read
Apple store has no place in the people’s square
The Apple store is a bad deal for Victorians and an even worse deal for Fed Square.
Feb 19, 20183 min read
Fed Square: Apple is exploiting the power of its brand to claim an important part of our city
Five days before Christmas, it's been announced that Federation Square has been given to Apple for its flagship Melbourne store.
Dec 21, 20173 min read
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