City People - The People that Build Cities

In this episode, we sit down with Anna to discuss: 👩‍🎓 her pathway into planning 👩‍🏫 nearly 20 years teaching urban planning at ⁠University of Melbourne⁠ 🌳 climate change adaptation and sustainable cities sea level rise and urban resilience ✅ what continues to drive her passion for planning and research Many planners across Melbourne and beyond will know Anna from university, research, confe...

Brian Risby’s career spans states, sectors, and even continents. From shaping policy in Tasmania to learning from Europe's most progressive planning systems, his insights are rich, practical, and timely. From being paid with coins in jam jars, to leading planning in Tasmania! We discuss: 🎙️ How Brian started out being paid by coins in jam jars 🎙️ Working with an Amish community 🎙️ How 13 people to...

This conversation with Dr Jane Homewood went to places I didn’t expect, from astronauts visiting her childhood home, to being taught by communists, and starting her career in architecture before finding a deep passion for planning and place. Jane shared insights from a remarkable career so far, from working on iconic projects like Darling Harbour, to shaping policies at the City of Melbourne, and...

🏛️Elected as an independent councilor at the City of Stonnington in Melbourne in 2024, Samantha is also the powerhouse behind Gertrude Street Studios. 🏛 In this wide-ranging and captivating conversation, I sit down with Sam to explore a life shaped by cities, culture, and unexpected career turns. We delve into her formative years in inner Melbourne, the vibrant neighbourhood life of Chicago, and w...

🎙️In this episode of City People: The People That Build Cities , we sit down with Pat Fensham , urban policy expert and President of the Victorian Division of the Planning Institute of Australia. With over 30 years of experience , Pat shares insights on housing, infrastructure, metropolitan planning, and the future of our cities . We discuss planning’s role in politics, economic shifts, inequality...

🎙️✨ In this episode, we journey from Brisbane's art scene to the heart of Melbourne’s housing challenges, unraveling why it's so hard to secure a home in the city. We dive into the origins of the #YIMBY movement, empowering voices that promote #HousingAbundance in the often NIMBY-dominated landscape. Tackling everything from #Design, #Setbacks and #FutureHomes to the latest on #StampDuty, #LandTa...

Mike Day: As a leading town planner he is transforming Australian cities with his innovative approach. Discover how his career has been shaped by inspiring mentors and events in his life. This episode blends expert insights with unforgettable anecdotes, offering a unique look at urban planning and Mike’s fascinating career moments. Whether you're an urban planning enthusiast or just curious about...

🎙️✨ Meet Jill Garner AM: Australia's pioneering (and first female) State Government Architect! Get the inside story on Girl Guiding, her quirky indoor plant obsession, and a mysterious incident involving mistaken identities. 🕵️‍♀️ Dive into her career wisdom, epic projects, and the discussion on the Future Homes initiative. Don't miss this insightful conversation! 🚀🏛️ #Architecture #CareerAdvice...

In this episode we hear from Tim O'Loan (aka 'Emma'....find out why in the podcast), a leading city planner based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Tim talks about going to school in England, his early brush with military service, coming back to Australia and why he go into town planning amongst other things.