Tim Biles a well experienced urban planner states the case for greater courage in dealing with urban problems. He outlines the experiences that have shaped his outlook on city development and offers insights into the future of our urban spaces. Tim was one of the first planners to recognise the importance of urban design in city environments. Through this process he promoted design outcomes and less emphasis on a strict application of statutory rules. He talks of his special interest in refugee policy and for more enlightened thinking. A thought provoking discussion from one of the most original thinkers in the planning eco-system. Intro - Sly Fox by Koan Sound Outro - The Girls From Art School by RJD2. Podcast remix Nov. 2015, original released in Dec. 2014

Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Chris Abery one of Australia's foremost retail / urban planning specialists. In a broad ranging interview Chris discusses 'clicks v bricks', disruptors, recent and future trends in the retail sector and how planning controls influence retail capital expenditure. Chris also discusses the increasing sophistication by which retailers gain an understanding of customer behaviour and entice spending. He discusses the continual role of traditional strip centres and where 'mall' shopping is heading.  Also new technologies influencing retail requirements and the spatial implications on city spaces. This is the first (pilot) Planningxchange (PX) broadcast. Remix November 2015. Intro - Sly Fox by Koan Sound Outro The Girls From Art School by RJD2.

Future interviews will be released on a monthly basis. See the website www.planningxchange.org for further details.