Following the announcement of the opening of the Affiliate Memberships in June, Place Leaders Association has received a number of inquiries from interested parties. Some of the most frequently asked questions have been concerned with what the membership can offer our prospective members. Read More ...
The Office Team
Readers may recall that the Place Leaders Association moved to a permanent office, based within the offices of Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority, where we are happy to report that we are settling in nicely and being made very welcome! Read More ...
Publication 2008
In September 2008 the Place Leaders Association published Place Making for the Future which documents the projects of the PLA’s members. This is shown through case studies on 14 exemplary urban design projects in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Read More ...
Place Making Practices
Customer Service: The New Marketing
Like many cities across the world, Brisbane is experiencing unprecedented growth, and continues to flourish despite the existing Global Financial Crisis. Read More ...
Inaugural Prize to Recognise City Excellence
Practical and effective solutions and ideas that can generate impactful social, economic and environmental benefits can be replicated across cities and communities worldwide. Encouraging and showcasing innovative urban solutions can certainly help to promote excellence in city management and planning whilst enhancing the quality of living for people globally. Read More ...
Place Profile
Adelaide City Council leading the regeneration of the Victoria Square / Tarndanyangga precinct
Adelaide City Council is leading the regeneration of the Victoria Square/Tarndanyangga precinct as part of its strategy to deliver economic, social and environmental benefits to Adelaide and South Australia. Read More ...
Reflecting on our history ... a gift for the future
Public art at the Darwin Waterfront Precinct reflects the rich and varied history and culture of the area. Read More ...
The Link Project
The Link is one of Western Australia’s key infrastructure projects and is arguably Perth’s most important urban renewal project. The Link project is being delivered by the Western Australian State Government with EPRA and the Public Transport Authority (PTA) as the lead agencies. Read More ...
Boatharbour project still on agenda
Shellharbour City Council is continuing to explore funding options to enable work to start on the boatharbour/marina component of the Shell Cove project. Read More ...
Bowden Urban Village Master Plan process gives community engagement high profile role
The critical role of community engagement to the successful master planning for the Bowden Urban Village west of the Adelaide CBD was identified from the start and embedded in each of the four stages of the master plan process – strategic framework; area plan; site plan and design guidelines; and implementation.
Community to help shape the Second Decade of Docklands
All members of the community will be invited to input into a new plan for the second decade of Docklands, through a process endorsed by both master developer VicUrban and the responsible municipality City of Melbourne.
Mayoral Conversations programme boosts urban design in Auckland
Leading international names in design and planning have been visiting Auckland to participate in a stakeholder engagement programme initiated by Auckland City Council’s Urban Design Group. Read More ...Read More ...
Wynyard Quarter gears up for Rugby World Cup 2011
Work is well underway in Wynyard Quarter on Auckland’s waterfront, where several areas around Jellicoe Street, including a water’s edge promenade, retail and entertainment area on North Wharf, and a large public open space are planned to be complete by Rugby World Cup 2011. Read More ...Read More ...
Inspiring events from The Rocks to Bahrain
Each year, Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority presents a vibrant calendar of free public events in The Rocks and Darling Harbour, which are enjoyed by around 1.57 million people.
