Unlocking the Potential of Open Spaces
Parks and Leisure Australia (NSW/ACT), in collaboration with the Open Spaces team at the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, invites you to a webinar exploring best practices in open space design and delivery.
📅 Date: Wednesday, 9 April 2025
⏰ Time: 2-3pm
📍 Location: Online
This session will focus on the intent and application of the Places to Swim Design Guidelines and Adventurous Spaces Design Guidelines, providing key insights into planning, design, and management approaches that support safe, accessible, and engaging outdoor experiences. Case studies will be examined, and opportunities to have your questions answered.
Who Should Attend?
This webinar is relevant for professionals involved in open space planning, design, and management, including:
✔️ Local Government Representatives – Parks and recreation managers, urban planners, landscape architects, and asset managers.
✔️ State Government Agencies – Departments overseeing planning, infrastructure, environment, and recreation.
✔️ Consultants and Designers – Landscape architects, urban designers, engineers, and accessibility consultants.
✔️ Community and Recreation Organizations – Groups focused on active lifestyles, water safety, and inclusive public spaces.
✔️ Developers and Private Sector Planners – Those delivering public and private recreation spaces.
✔️ Academics and Researchers – Experts in urban planning, environmental design, and community well-being.
Speakers and the full agenda will be announced soon.
Join us for an engaging discussion on shaping the future of open spaces across NSW.
