Garry Middle’s environmental planning website

Not related so much to the theme of place making ect but more related to the future of the planet, Garry Middle, the Head of the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at Curtin University is off to the Copenhagen Climate change conference as part of his research into governance and environmental protection. He will be running a daily blog starting 9th December through to the end of the conference on the 18th December.

The site contains not only his blog but pictures of Calgary and Ottawa as well as pictures from the Curtin 1st year's trip to Bunbury and Busselton.

Enjoy

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What makes great places? Planners or poeple?

Building on what was discussed last night I though I would share with you some great places, planned or not. The first link comes from an amazing non-profit organisation dedicated to helping people create and sustain public spaces that build stronger communities; Project for Public Spaces or PPS. The below links will give you some great guidance from world leaders in place making.


What Makes a Place Great?

PPS argue that great places share four key qualities:

1. It is accessible and well-connected to other important places in the area.
2. The space is comfortable and projects a good image.
3. People are drawn to participate in activities there.
4. It is a sociable place where people like to gather, visiting it again and again.


60 of the World's Great Places

Unfortunately Perth doesn't get a mention but I have to agree with many of the selections my personal favourites from my travel would have to be the Prado, Havana (Cuba),an amazing boulevard with stalls and plenty of art to smuggle out of the country.


Five of the World's Most Overrated Places

Once again no sign of Perth, but that's probably a good thing. If only I found this web page before last night I could have saved myself hours of research.

Why Many Public Spaces Fail

"It is difficult to design a space that will not attract people - what is remarkable is how often this has been accomplished" - William H. Whyte

Plannersphere July 2009

Plannersphere, the e-magazine of the WA Young Planners Group.

Highlights of the July edition include:

- WAYP Committee Member Profiles
- Synopsis of YPConnect 2009 in Darwin
- Synopsis of recently released WAPC publications
- An interesting article on an abandoned railroad that became a park
- Upcoming events and matters of interest
- Relevant webpages for Young Planners
- Updates from recent WAYP events
- Updates from the TPSA groups

http://www.4shared.com/file/118409936/17dd3a4f/Plannersphere_issue_2_low_res.html

DOES PLANNING MAKE GREAT PLACES?

Sponsored by Urbis
event flyer:http://www.planningwa.com.au/useruploads/files/wayp_christmas_invite_final_vl.pdf


A debate on whether planning is a help or hindrance in achieving great places to live, work and play.

SPEAKERS:

Ray Haeren, Richard Weller, Trent Durward, Nicola Smith, Alex Frankcombe & Melissa Shaw.
Numbers for this event are stricly limited due to venue requirements so get your registration in early to avoid disappointment

DATE: 9 December, 2009

VENUE: Subiaco Hotel (upstairs)

TIME: 5:45pm for a 6:00pm start

RSVP: Friday 4 December, 2009

COST: PIA Student $15, NON PIA Student $25,
PIA Member $30, NON PIA Member $40

INCLUSIONS: Drinks and canapes

Registration is essential prior to event to PIA WA Office (Julie Benko) via adminwa@planning.org.au. Last ticket sales on Friday 4 December 2009
Sorry, strictly no door sales.

Does Planning Make Great Places?

"I wish there was no Planning Department!"



George Buildly needs some help on why planning is needed by the City of Beverly Hills.

WAYP

Welcome

Welcome fellow planners to the first post of the WA Young Planners (WAYP). The WAYP is a Special Interest Group of the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA). On this blog you'll find links to interesting websites related to various aspects of planning, as well as articles and posts from other young planners and the more experienced amongst us.

You don't have to be a planner to read and post on this blog - if you are interested in the places, communities and cities that surround you, then leave a comment, share your thoughts and join the planning debate.

WAYP