In PX33, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Jane Keddie and Gerhana Waty both of whom work with Hansen Partnership. Their company has offices in Melbourne and Vietnam. Jane and Gerhana talk on a wide range of issues including what the East can teach the West with regards evolving cities. Jane talks of her work in regional areas and the importance of sincere consultation with local communities. Gerhana talks on a range of urban design issues and identifies the need for professionals to bring a positive attitude to what they do. Podcast released 21 December 2017. For more information go to www.planningxchange.org
In PX32, Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview Larry Parsons of Ethos Urban. Larry has had a distinguished overseas career spanning several countries. Recently he has moved from a senior managerial Government design assessment position to a role in the private sector promoting excellence in development form and substance. Larry talks about 'Transfer Development Rights' (TDR's) and other means to facilitate master planning. Larry provides insights from both sides of the 'fence', what he has learnt in both Government and the private sector. An engaging and lively interview subject who is passionate about improving urban environments. Intro: Dirty Man - Kingfisha, Outro: Sunny - James Brown. Podcast released 4 December 2017.