Editorial Desk AAU

Sydney’s first resilience strategy a ‘breakthrough’

News | More than 30 councils across metropolitan Sydney have collaborated to produce a strategy for city resilience in the face of major and chronic stresses.

Final vision for major inner Melbourne urban renewal precinct released

News | The Victorian government and the City of Melbourne have released their final vision for a 56-hectare urban renewal area in North Melbourne.

2018 Australian Urban Design Awards jury announced

News | The jury for the 2018 edition of the Australian Urban Design Awards has been announced.

Refreshed Australian Urban Design Awards closing soon

News | Entries close on 20 July for the 2018 Australian Urban Design Awards, a program which recognizes Australian urban design projects of the highest quality.

Parramatta boardwalk to provide ‘missing link’ along river

News | A boardwalk designed by Hill Thalis Architecture with Jane Irwin Landscape Architecture and McGregor Westlake Architecture will harness the “spatial drama” of the Parramatta river.

Melbourne symposium to bring together indigenous designers from around the world

News | A new symposium, to be held at the Melbourne School of Design, will bring together Indigenous practitioners to examine Indigenous design in both Australian and international contexts.

Further plans unveiled for revitalization of Gosford

News | The New South Wales government architect has unveiled plans for the revitalization of the southern and northern edges of Gosford’s CBD.

NSW Government expands architecture and design policy with heritage design guide

News | The Government Architect NSW (GANSW) and the Heritage Council of NSW have collaborated on a design guide for heritage projects.

Locals call for a “High Line” on Sydney’s north shore

News | Residents of the Sydney suburb of Lavender Bay are pushing for a linear park to be developed along side a historic rail line.

Shortlist announced for inaugural Victorian Design Challenge

News | The National Gallery of Victoria has announced the teams shortlisted for the inaugural $30,000 Victorian Design Challenge.