Let us introduce some of our panels
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Day 1 | Thursday 19th September | 2:10 - 3:05pm
Creating a great city is more than the sum of its parts. It is not just planning reforms, removing barriers to housing - or even making great places. Great cities need sustained leadership to bring it all together. Great cities set in place ways of making good decisions consistently. This is why PIA have invited a panel to tackle how we can build up the best characteristics for city leadership, resilience and urban governance.
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Day 1 | Thursday 19th September | 4:15 - 5:00pm
The NSW Young Planners Network Committee is a passionate team committed to connecting, supporting and informing NSW Young Planners through events, regular updates and representation. Join this panel as we learn more about the network and hear first hand experiences on what it is like to be a young or emerging planner.
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Day 2 | Friday 20th September | 7:30 - 8:30am
We are thrilled to have The Hon. Paul Scully, MP joining us for a special morning keynote address to open the final day of the NSW State Conference 2024. Paul's background in politics, economics and innovation allows him to understand the many challenges of planning and urban development in NSW. His focus is on working with all levels of government, the community and industry to solve housing, jobs and infrastructure challenges in NSW. Following this morning keynote address PIA CEO Matt Collins MPIA and our NSW President Sue Weatherley MPIA (Fellow) will host a panel session.
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Day 1 | Thursday 19 September | 3:25 - 4:15 pm
This session will showcase how exceptional design is pivotal in shaping thriving, high-density precincts. Our guest experts will discuss innovative strategies and best practices for creating vibrant, sustainable urban spaces. Explore how well-crafted master plans and thoughtful individual designs can enhance functionality, foster community engagement, and improve the overall quality of life. Join us to discover how good design can steer the future of urbanism towards more resilient and connected communities.
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Day 2 | Friday 20th September | 10:50 - 11:45 am
Guest speaker James Thorpe joins us for an engaging and collaborative role-play session where you'll dive into the intricacies of a new hypothetical community planning proposal. Explore diverse perspectives, weigh various interests, and work towards a balanced solution.
"Over the past few years, the community of Dolphin Creek has experienced a lot of change. Once a sleepy hamlet, mostly for retirees that largely went under the radar. In the past decade it has experienced an increase in population and becoming a refugee for artists and creatives, families and popular tourist destination.
In response, local businesses have long advocated for a change in the development control plans for the popular high street that would allow them to extend their trading hours from 9pm - 12pm, allow outdoor dining and live music until 11pm.
To complicate things further, a new aged care facility has just been proposed within 200m of the Main Street, and there are concerns that increased footfall and noise might pose a risk to the residents and staff at the facility."
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