The concept of “Re-imagining the Australian Suburb” and contributions to its development 13 November 2007, Melbourne Museum

Description

A free event featuring a series of short presentations followed by an open discussion of current theory and practice as well as future research opportunities.

Presentation topics include:

· The Ecological Footprint as an Assessment Tool for Urban Development;

· Extinction in the suburbs: Can we avoid it? New scientific tools for better biodiversity planning in the urban fringe;

· Innovation, agency and structure: creating a tool to make the Australian building industry more sustainable;

· Metropolitan Governance and Cooperation for Transit-Oriented Development in City Regions.

Guest speaker - Dr Dominique Hes

Who should attend

Academics, government, councils, developers, industry and community groups, interested individuals.

Date:

13 November 2007,

1pm-5pm

Location:

Activity Rooms A and B

Melbourne Museum

11 Nicholson St Carlton

RSVP 9 November

Margaret Bates

margaret.bates@rmit.edu.au

Light refreshments will be served