We have recently launched and are seeking to attract a diverse and inclusive membership - people interested in urbanism and who support the Association’s objectives. If this sounds like you - we would love for you to join. urbandesignnsw.org/join
The Urban Design Association is now up and running. Next event coming soon. linkedin.com/company/urban-…
The work from home response to coronavirus could change the narrative of urban life. Many will return to commuting, but some (perhaps many) will not. Suburbia is activated as workers live, work & play within 20-min cities. See (p/w) lnkd.in/gHGt6g2 #urbanplanning
20th Century buildings of significance should be retained, what is wrong with our planning system that puts this important building at risk of demolition?bit.ly/2RR3kit @AusINSArchitect @ArchitectureNSW #nswarchitecture @AuDeclare #gooddesign #design #history #respect
Where, how, why are these gargantuan towers clustered so close to Central Station’s iconic clock tower going to fit? crowding out tower, but completely lacking any urban strategy for how the greater station precinct will change over time? Demolishing buildings just 20 years old?
The NSW Government has lodged its plans for the redevelopment of the first stage of the Waterloo Housing Estate. Over the coming months, our staff will rigorously assess the proposal. dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/water…
Did you know: “NSW is the only Australian state or territory that has not decriminalised abortion laws. Abortion still falls under the Crimes Act 1900, and can be punishable by a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment for women and the doctors who perform them.”
Happy #NationalTreeDay 🌳❤️🌳! Did you know: in 1 year, a mature tree can absorb 3,400 litres of stormwater, filter 27kg of air pollutants + provide a cooling effect equivalent to running 10 air conditioners continuously. More info city.sydney/sydney-trees 📷 @lhva1mk on Instagram
Excellent use of otherwise dead space, let’s see more of this.
NEW BLOG with @AntBreach > Can #Tokyo show us how to solve Britain's #housingcrisis? bit.ly/2UVPFdR
Really important that Councils encourage and embrace these models in our inner city and middle ring suburbs
“An architect-driven approach is needed for smaller, multi-res developments” What will replace the detached suburban home? Smart design that proves less is more domain.com.au/news/what-will…
domain.com.au
What will replace the detached suburban home? Smart design that proves less is more
No matter how much we cherish the suburban detached family house, population pressure is nudging us towards medium-density living.
Govt needs to take a pro-active role in driving quality throughout the design and construction process, not just at the end when the building is certified for occupation, or when it gets a development approval. @UNSWBuiltEnv theconversation.com/there-are-less…
theconversation.com
There are lessons to be drawn from the cracks that appeared in Sydney’s Opal Tower, but they extend...
It’s tempting to blame building certifiers and the fact they are privately employed. But the cracks in the quality of our apartment buildings go deeper and can be fixed.
I’ve been hopping on trams, the metro & busses, and I have to say that Milan’s public transit system is great. Traveling in the city center is seamless and affordable, and that’s really how a good transit system should work.
#Sydney’s not full "points agreed on by the groups include the need to deliver at least 5000 extra social housing dwellings per year for the next 10 years, establishing a goal of ending homelessness in NSW by 2028" smh.com.au/politics/nsw/s… #HousingCrisis #nswpol #KeyWorkerHousing
Agreed, look at the higher density in some of the European countries and cities we all love to visit. Wonderful urbanism, great facilities, sense of community and liveability with the public transport systems to support it. We can’t stay a car based, single dwelling city.
I could not agree more. I’m in HK today where we have 6700 people per ha. Sydney’s dense urban area is about 1300. Not that we want to be HK but we do need to learn from their efficiencies.
This plan shows the importance of keeping our coastal & harbour front land in public ownership, & not just a narrow strip. This tension has existed since Eoropean occupation, & we still get catastrophes like Barangaroo on public land #publicsydney
Imagine walking along Sydney’s pristine harbour, from Manly, over the bridge, through the city and on to Bondi. This will soon be a reality.
Sydney is not full, this is very concerning from State Government. When said by Labor before it lead to an effective recession and no infrastructure for some 9 years, exactly the opposite of what Sydney needs. We need more professional staff, more infrastructure not closed doors.
Agree - now is the time for a “large-scale social housing program” Sydney’s not full': Alliance formed to combat anti-population push smh.com.au/politics/nsw/s…
smh.com.au
'Sydney’s not full': Alliance formed to combat anti-population push
Recent calls by Gladys Berejiklian and Scott Morrison to slow the migration intake into Sydney and NSW have prompted an alliance of community and business groups to hit back.
What we already know but often ignore. @UNSWBuiltEnv abc.net.au/radionational/…
On why we need a manifesto for artists and loud architects in our cities thefifthestate.com.au/columns/news-f… via @FifthEstateAU
thefifthestate.com.au
On why we need a manifesto for artists and loud architects in our cities
Architects understand artists and how to find the niches among the hard edges of reality in the built environment in which they can insert human dreams and aspirations. So why aren’t they more loud...
Snubbed, cheated, erased: the scandal of architecture's invisible women theguardian.com/artanddesign/2… #Architecture have been terrible 2 it's women. We need 2 hold up our great women 4 our future women to see. U can't be what you can't see @AusINSArchitect @PritzkerPrize #genderequity
United States Trends
- 1. Nagy N/A
- 2. Harden N/A
- 3. Jill Biden N/A
- 4. Cavs N/A
- 5. Kid Rock N/A
- 6. Kraft N/A
- 7. Lindsey Vonn N/A
- 8. Dart N/A
- 9. USS Abraham Lincoln N/A
- 10. Garland N/A
- 11. Voter ID N/A
- 12. $PYPL N/A
- 13. Arabian Sea N/A
- 14. Nadler N/A
- 15. PayPal N/A
- 16. Tongva N/A
- 17. #NicolásYCiliaHéroes N/A
- 18. Pujols N/A
- 19. Taco Tuesday N/A
- 20. Elmo N/A
Something went wrong.
Something went wrong.