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Continue reading →: How storytelling brings system thinking to lifeRecently I spoke to The Systems SandBox on an episode of their podcast about the transformative role storytelling plays in systems thinking. I shared how stories not only inspire change but also build the essential connections that sustain it. Storytelling is at the core of how I work. Whether I’m…
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Continue reading →: How Australia is moving towards regenerative placemaking in Brisbane and SydneyAustralia is embracing regenerative placemaking, with cities like Brisbane and Sydney spearheading urban renewal projects that integrate ecological sustainability with community development. The Regen Places Network strengthens this movement by connecting local initiatives to global expertise, enabling communities to create vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable spaces. Brisbane: revitalising suburban spaces Brisbane is…
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Continue reading →: What does the future hold for nature-based solutions?At Transform 2024, nature took center stage. I had the privilege of joining Guy Williams (Pollination) to explore how protecting, sustainably managing, and restoring nature can address critical challenges like climate change and food security. Drawing on First Nations knowledge and embracing a nature-positive approach, I shared insights into how…
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Continue reading →: Connection to place: my interview with The Systems Sandbox podcastI’ve had the power of connection to place on my mind this weekend. When we started designing the Paddock Project in Castlemaine, it was just a dirt paddock. But we shared a story—a story about bringing back the powerful owl, the legless lizard, the golden sun moth, and the growling…
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Continue reading →: Future talk – transcriptThis is the transcript of a conversation has for the development of the book Trends in Urban Design. Chapter link Book link IntroductionDominique Hes is a key thinker in sustainability, regenerative development and placemaking in the Melbourne and Australian research community and society well as a respected scholar internationally. For…
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Continue reading →: Book Review – Newport LakesBy Sean Rogasch Selected text from the above review repeated below: Like many Westsiders, this correspondent has a unique relationship with Newport Lakes. Moving into the area mid-pandemic, the lakes quickly became a much-needed suburban oasis and escape from the confines of the home. Many reading this will have far…
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Continue reading →: Newport Lakes: connecting to the story of place through songAs part of the development of The Stories of Newport Lakes, I have been supported by Michael Stewart who has established and championed the grassroots music scene in Newport. He has been a co-conspirator, invited me to community events and has been on the journey of writing the book each step…
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Continue reading →: Newport Lakes Short Film – Sun NewsreelThis 2 minute film created by the talented Robert Murphy, it takes you through a quick tour of the lakes, it unique story and gives you a clips of its magic. Shown at a forerunner to films shown at the Sun Theater in Yarraville, Victoria, Australia.
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Continue reading →: Newport Lakes Book UpdateThe book was launched on Saturday 9/11/24! What a joyful event it was, with a film from the Sun Newsreel, a song created by Michael Stewart and a great Q&A, what a great community we have. To purchase a book please go to your local book shop or buy online…
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Continue reading →: Regenerative placemaking – what could it look like in practice? Case study AucklandIn a recent article with the Future of Cities and Bill Reed, introducing the key components for moving regenerative placemaking forward we outlined what these could encompass. In this post I will explore what these looks like in place, in this case the City of Auckland. The City of Auckland,…
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