This week on the podcast, I interview Martin Garred, and we discuss the recent publication Great ideas for the Gold Coast 2021. Martin led the creation of both editions of this publication, the first in 2017 and now the new edition. 

Martin is a town planner and Director at Civity, interim General Manager of Planning and Environment at Cairns Regional Council, Co vice president at YP Gold Coast, and a Churchill fellow recipient. 

Great Ideas for the Gold Coast 2021 sets out a range of ideas to start conversations about our City’s future. These ideas will shape the liveability and long-term success of our City.

A link to the Great Ideas document is here https://ypgc.com.au/great-ideas-for-the-gold-coast/ 

Episode 6 is a conversation with an accomplished and experienced planner, Kerry Riethmuller.

Kerry has over 25 years experience in planning and is best known for leading the team who prepared the latest SEQ Regional Plan and also the first North Queensland Regional Plan.

Kerry and I discuss population projections and where they come from, what is regional planning and why is it important, key opportunities and challenges for south east Queensland ahead, and some of the trends in the market currently. We also chat about some opportunities coming from Covid-19.

I hope you enjoy this informative chat. 

This episode is a great conversation with Josh Leddy about making cities great for children. Planning for the next generation and making places fun and delightful should be what every city aspires for.

Josh is a passionate planner and father to 3 young boys. Josh started a Facebook page called 'Ales and Anklebitters' where he reviews a range of venues for their suitability for both parents and children. Josh and I share experiences we've had raising our young children in cities.

What makes a great park for kids?

What makes a great street for kids? 

What have we learnt as parents that can help us make cities better?

Hope you enjoy this fun chat.

This episode is an interview with Professor Paul Burton who is Director of the Cities Research Institute at Griffith University Gold Coast Campus.

Paul is an experienced planner and academic, and is the Vice President of Planning Institute of Australia Qld Division. In this episode we discuss the history of the Gold Coast, comparing the Gold Coast to other international cities, the Gold Coast’s growth to now, and what we should focus on for planning into the future.

It’s a great first interview for the podcast!