2024 Sir Patrick Abercrombie Lecture: Planning For Hope In Crisis
Sir Stanley Burbury Lecture Theatre, Dobson Road, Sandy Bay
Photographer: Nina Hamilton
Join Nicole Gurran at the 2024 Abercrombie Lecture as she explores how we can rethink planning to tackle crises and build resilient, sustainable communities.
The Sir Patrick Abercrombie Lecture, ‘Planning in a time of polycrisis: Possibilities for hope’
We are living in a time of rapid and unexpected change, where crises seem to multiply and intertwine – from the global pandemic to housing shortages and the ongoing impacts of climate change. This overwhelming convergence of issues is what experts call a ‘polycrisis,’ and it’s impacting the way we live, work, and plan for our future.
Once, urban planning provided a solution to such complex challenges, but now it receives criticism for stalling development – blamed for blocking housing supply while perpetuating environmental harms and enabling ongoing dispossession of Aboriginal land. Amid criticism, how can today’s planners reclaim the spirit of old and build inclusive, resilient communities that are equipped to thrive in the face of polycrisis?
Join Nicole Gurran as she explores practical solutions for making urban planning a powerful tool in shaping a brighter, more sustainable future.
When/where: Thursday 7 November 2024, Sir Stanley Burbury Lecture Theatre, Dobson Road, Sandy Bay
Location
Sandy Bay
Building Type
Education
Architectural Period
Contemporary (2001-current)
Feature
Accessibility
Wheelchair Friendly
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