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Planning, Housing, Pubs: In the Media
Over recent months, I’ve provided expert commentary to media outlets in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide .
Apr 11, 20241 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
Why heritage protection is about how people use places, not just their architecture and history
Social value and people-centred heritage has evolved to become more central to conservation practice.
Jul 9, 20205 min read
Once a building is destroyed, can the loss of a place like the Corkman be undone?
Heritage principles do not recommend rebuilding demolished buildings like the Corkman pub.
Mar 13, 20195 min read
Lockout laws repeat centuries-old mistake of denying value of cities as messy places
Sydney’s lockout laws, as well as current and proposed restrictions in other Australian cities including Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Newcastle, are perhaps more about regulating people’s behaviours in cities than about liquor licensing.
Jun 7, 20164 min read
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