Ten entries were awarded by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) at the 2016 Victorian Awards for Planning Excellence, held on Friday 4 November at RMIT University’s Swanston Academic Building in Melbourne.
In total the jury presented 10 awards and five commendations across 12 categories.
“The 2016 Awards for Planning Excellence recognize the creativity and skill of many individuals, groups and organizations across the state for their planning practice and accomplishments,” said awards convenor Stuart Menzies.
The winners of the 2016 PIA Victorian Awards for Planning Excellence are:
President’s Award
Bendigo mosque protests, 2015.
Image: Courtesy PIA
Award for Excellence
Handling of the planning permit application for Bendigo mosque – City of Greater Bendigo and its councillors
Planner of the Year
Associate professor Alan March MPIA.
Award for Excellence
Associate professor Alan March MPIA, University of Melbourne
Promotion of Planning
Essentials of Urban Design – Mark Sheppard, David Lock Associates.
Award for Excellence
Essentials of Urban Design – Mark Sheppard MPIA, David Lock Associates
Best Planning Ideas – Large Project
Melton Dry Stone Wall Study & Amendment – Melton Shire Council.
Award for Excellence
Melton Dry Stone Wall Study & Amendment – Melton Shire Council
Best Planning Ideas – Small Project
Award for Excellence
City Road Master Plan – City of Melbourne
Improved Planning Processes & Practices
Commendation
The ESD Policy: Planning Reform for a Sustainable Future – Banyule City Council et al
From Plan to Place
Monash University Clayton Campus Masterplan – MGS Architects & Monash University.
Award for Excellence
Monash University Clayton Campus Masterplan – MGS Architects & Monash University
Commendation
Lara Town Centre Urban Design Framework Implementation – City of Greater Geelong
Cutting Edge Research & Teaching
Movie Towns & Sitcom Suburbs: Building Hollywood’s Ideal Communities – Stephen Rowley MPIA, RMIT University.
Award for Excellence
Movie Towns & Sitcom Suburbs: Building Hollywood’s Ideal Communities – Stephen Rowley MPIA, RMIT University
Hard Won Victory
Connecting Greater Bendigo: Integrated Transport & Land Use Strategy – Greater Bendigo City Council.
Award for Excellence
Connecting Greater Bendigo: Integrated Transport & Land Use Strategy – Greater Bendigo City Council
Outstanding Tertiary Student Project
The Walkability Planning Support System – Claire Boulange, University of Melbourne.
Image: Claire Boulange
Award for Excellence
The Walkability Planning Support System – Claire Boulange, University of Melbourne
Commendation
Riding the Wave or Wiping Out: Factors Influencing Place Identity in Victoria’s Peri-urban Growth Towns – Matt Novacevski PIA (Graduate), Deakin University
Public Engagement & Community Planning
Commendation
Bikespot – Crowdspot
City Road Master Plan – City of Melbourne.
Image: City of Melbourne
Award for Excellence
City Road Master Plan – City of Melbourne
Young Planner of the Year
Brighid Sammon PIA (Graduate), Hansen Partnership
Brighid Sammon, Hansen Partnership. 
