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Council Election Special: Q+A with Councillor Rohan Leppert

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Michael Smith

In many ways it is the local council level of government which has the most profound impact on our built environment. In most cases they are the first line of decision making for buildings seeking planning approval and they also have a … Continue reading →

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Q+A with Vanessa Bird, Victorian President of the Australian Institute of Architects

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Michael Smith

Whilst there has been substantial publicity and commentary around Victoria’s proposed apartment standards, the Central City Planning Provisions, Melbourne Amendment C270 have been quietly progressing. Recently Vanessa Bird, the Victorian President of the Australian Institute of Architects, took some time to answer … Continue reading →

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Red +Black Discussion with Adam Bandt: Cities, Architecture and the Federal Government – Part 1

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Michael Smith

In case you have not been reading the papers, 2016 is a federal election year for Australia. What makes this election year different to most is that the issue of our cities is shaping up to be a red hot election … Continue reading →

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The opportunities of Melbourne Metro Rail, a discussion with Justin Marden.

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Michael Smith

With the Victorian Government proceeding with Melbourne Metro Rail Tunnel, further details have begun to emerge as to how the project will be delivered and what the benefits to Melbourne will be. It is perhaps the right moment to consider … Continue reading →

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Ted Baillieu, The Architect Premier – Part 3

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Michael Smith

From November 2010 through to March 2013, Victoria had Ted Baillieu, an architect, as Premier. This post is part three of a four part interview with Mr Baillieu discussing a broad range of built environment issues. To read from the beginning … Continue reading →

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Red + Black interview with Richard Wynne, Victoria’s Minister for Planning – Part 2

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Michael Smith

It is almost a year since the Andrews Labor Government swept to power in Victoria. In the months since, Richard Wynne has been busy pushing through significant reforms as Victoria’s Minister for Planning, such as refreshing Plan Melbourne, restricting building plot ratios … Continue reading →

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Red + Black interview with Richard Wynne, Victoria’s Minister for Planning – Part 1

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Michael Smith

It is almost 1 year since the Andrews Labor Government swept to power in Victoria. As noted at the time, the 2014 election was dominated by built environment issues. The then Planning Minister, Matthew Guy, had recently rezoned Fishermans Bend … Continue reading →

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