PlanningXChange

In PX36, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Gavin Queit of GK Solutions ('Securing Your Tomorrow')on design measures to improve the safety of the public realm whilst improving aesthetics.

In PX35, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Natasha Swan, Manager of Planning at the Manningham City Council about development, design and planning issues.

In PX34, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Peter McIntyre, a giant of Australian architecture

PX interviews Jane Keddie and Gerhana Waty both active in the urban planning and urban design fields.

In PX32 Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Larry Parsons an architect / urban designer with experience across several countries. Larry discusses current trends in city development and outlines strategic methods of bringing about better masterplanning.

In PX31, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Phil Borelli of SJB Planning. Phil reflects on a long career starting out as a 'cadet' planner with the former MMBW, then onto State Government and finally to planning consulting. He talks to issues of the optimum size of cities, the requirement to accommodate ever greater densities and the need to ensure good amenity outcomes.

In PX30, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Jessie Hochberg the CEO of Nightingale Housing which is based in Melbourne Australia. Nightingale is an innovative facilitator in the housing development market bringing together housing creators (the development team)and end users at the outset of projects. Their template has much to be admired. Jessie explains the unique approach of Nightingale and the need for innovation in the housing sector. For more details go to www.planningxchange.org. Audio engineering by Zak Willsallen.

In PX29, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview the women behind the Gazella blog and interview project. Gazella has released over 100 interviews primarily of women working in the built environment.

In PX28, Jess and Peter interview Sean Hogan. Sean has over 30 years experience in the design and development industries. He contributes to a variety of industry committees and oversees an extensive portfolio of development projects. He describes how his life events have shaped him. He also outlines a new method to improve the supply of affordable housing.

In PX27 Jess and Peter interview Danni Addison, CEO of the UDIA. A stunning insight to current property development practices, challenges and what the future might hold.