Aren’t able to join the PLA National Conference in Brisbane? Have a chance to hear from one of their keynote speakers Mitchell Silver, right here in Sydney!
Come join PLA NSW/ACT as we explore evolving public spaces with Mitchell Silver and a carefully selected panel. Participate in a half day of talks, panel discussions, Q&A, and networking.
Keep an eye on our LinkedIn as we update you on speakers and sessions. There’s limited spots, so grab your tickets now to not miss out!
Program
8:30am: Doors Open | Eva Redfern Lounge, Quaycentre, Sydney Olympic Park |
9:30am: Welcome and Introduction | |
9:45am: Planning for 21st Century Parks and Public Spaces: What’s Next? Mitchell Silver | The pandemic and recent health, resilience, and equity trends have left practitioners wondering what’s next” for parks and public spaces. Parks have become more than green spaces with playgrounds, evolving into places for human connections, physical and mental well-being, and the first line of defense against climate change. Planning and designing for 21st-century parks and public spaces must bring together more aspirational values and cross-disciplinary planning principles. This lecture address will discuss the evolution of parks from the mid-19th Century through the 21st century, focusing on the critical role of contemporary parks and public space planning. It will reveal how parks have evolved into a vital part of a city’s essential infrastructure and illuminate how the confluence of public health, resilience, and equity initiatives can develop a thriving modern-day public realm. |
10:25am: Break | |
10:45am: Panel Session | Details to Come |
11:25am: Q&A | |
11:45am: Lunch and Networking |
Meet our speakers
Mitchell is a principal with McAdams, a land planning and design company. He is responsible for providing advisory services in urban planning, parks, and public space planning. He is an award-winning planner with more than 39 years of experience and is internationally recognized for his leadership and contributions to contemporary planning issues. He is a prolific public speaker and specializes in urban planning, placemaking, and implementation strategies. Before joining McAdams, Mitchell served as the commissioner for the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation; Chief Planning Officer in Raleigh, NC and served as president of the American Planning Association and the American Institute of Certified Planners. Mitchell is one of the nation’s most celebrated urban thinkers. He was selected to Planetizen’s list of the 100 Most Influential Urbanists in the world. In addition, he has been honored as one of the top 100 City Innovators in the world by UBM Future Cities, and the Urban Times named him one of the top international thought leaders of the built environment.