Integrating taller apartment blocks into low-rise neighbourhoods is a difficult political task for governments around Australia. New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has made clear his intention to build upwards in established suburbs. But with growing resistance from some residents, finding the right balance could be tricky. Listen to this ABC Radio segment featuring: Continue reading
This week, Stephanie Wyeth’s first year Planning students put on their ‘urban design’ goggles and explored the St Lucia Campus. We talked about what works and what doesn’t, how the campus continues to change – just like the city – and how the built environment influences our connections to people, place and opportunity. Big thanks … Continue reading
At UQ|UP we take the task of developing the next generation of urban strategists and planning practitioners seriously. Working with our Planning Education Advisory Board, Stephanie Wyeth has been reshaping our final year program to include a greater emphasis on the essential skills, capabilities and experiences required in a graduate’s planning toolkit. The Western Corridor … Continue reading
PIA Queensland Annual Women in Planning Breakfast is a fantastic opportunity to recognise the important contribution women make to the profession. At the 2023 event, which took place on 1 March, UQ|UP was represented by several staff members as well as OOPS, the Organisation of Planning Students. The event was chaired by Katherine Matthews (Associate … Continue reading
Congratulations to Steph who received two Teaching and Learning Awards this year: Big thanks to the rest of the UQ|UP team as well, for working hard in teaching through the year. Continue reading
A fabulous night on Friday! It was fantastic to meet and greet so many successful Qld planners who started their career with a UQ|UP degree. And several of our students and recent alumni received awards, including Laura Harvey, Alexandra Brosnan, and Melissa Hensley. Well done everyone! Continue reading
Almost 200 planners and friends came together on 8 November to celebrate World Town Planning Day in Brisbane with PIA’s annual Keeble Lecture. This year we heard a terrific lecture from historian Dr Margaret Cook, who shared her deep insights about Brisbane river flooding. Dr Cook highlighted the critical role of planners and planning in … Continue reading