Flat Chats 2

Our country is expanding at an unprecedented rate. The Australian Bureau of Statistics forecasts that by 2056, our nation’s population could reach up to 42.5 million.

As our population continues to increase into the 21st century, it is crucial that we carefully consider the expansion of our city.

With this growth in our population comes both challenges and opportunity. However, if we are to ensure past mistakes are not repeated, it is crucial to focus on conscientious architectural/urban development, cultural education and enhanced social engagement.

This talk aims to explore what Melbourne may look like in 2050 and how we can take steps to shape that image.

SPEAKERS:

TYRONE BEAN – Secondary Education Masters Student, Master Graduate School of Education

As an indigenous Australian living in Melbourne and working within our education system, Tyrone offers a unique perspective into how our city embraces its indigenous heritage and the role education can play in further developing understanding and acknowledgement of aboriginal culture as we develop.

TOM MORGAN – Future Cities and Architecture Specialist, Monash University

Tom’s work focuses on pushing the conceptual framework behind urban architecture and providing a visual representation of how the landscape of our cities may appear in the future. His specialisation involves considerations of dense population, sustainability and innovative utilisation of space.

ROB HOSKING – Operations Manager, Melbourne City Mission

Through his work with Melbourne City Mission, Rob has hands on experience with a variety of social dilemmas that face Melbourne as an expanding city. His experience with issues such as youth homelessness, housing support, domestic violence and drug addiction give him an informed perspective on these key challenges facing our city in the near future.

ANDREW SPENCER – Urban Designer and Urban Planner, SGS Economics and Planning

Andrew has a high level of practical experience in the field of urban renewal and ensuring cities can be maintained in a manner that facilitates population growth. His specific work on ensuring housing supply in Victoria and New South Wales can meet population demands in the growing urban environment, as well as his knowledge of urban design, will give a practical insight into how Melbourne can adapt to address the challenges that 2050 poses.

WHEN: Wednesday, 14 September 2016 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM (AEST)

WHERE: LOOP Project Space & Bar – 23 Meyers Place, Melbourne, VIC 3000

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