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    News Archive for July 2019

    New inclusive playground in Parramatta thanks to $1.5 million from NSW Government

    Planning and Public Spaces Minister Rob Stokes joined the Parramatta community recently to celebrate the opening of Paperbark Playground, which is the ninth inclusive playground to open across the State as part of the Government’s Everyone Can Play program.


    A patchwork of City Deals or a national settlement strategy: what’s best for our growing cities?

    To date, nine City Deals have been announced in Australia. Could these deals become part of a more coherent and effective national settlement strategy?


    The social impact of high rise living

    A new study by Deakin University reveals the pressures faced by families living in high-rise apartments to have a healthy social life.


    Recovery expected for Australian building activity in 2020/21

    The new report released by BIS Oxford Economics forecasts a tough period for the Australian building industry, especially in building commencements.


    Stand bookings now open for ARBS 2020

    Book your space at ARBS 2020, the largest HVAC&R exhibition in the Southern Hemisphere.


    Nominations open for ARBS 2020 Industry Awards

    Nominations are now open for the 10th edition of the ARBS Industry Awards.


    Building reform must include more power for architects says AIA

    In light of ongoing residential apartment block quality fails, a fundamental overhaul of building regulation that improves compliance, accountability and better protects consumers has ben set out in the Australian Institute of Architect’s response to the NSW Government’s Building Stronger Foundations discussion paper.


    First Droga indigenous architecture scholarship winners announced

    UTS Architecture students Joel Sherwood Spring, Marni Reti and Mitchell Moxey have been announced the inaugural recipients of the Droga Indigenous Architecture Scholarship.


    BVN announces three new partners

    BVN has appointed three new partners: Ali Bounds, Sally Campbell and Peter Titmuss.


    What can our cities do about sprawl, congestion and pollution? Tip: scrap car parking

    While car parking was a non-negotiable amenity for baby boomers, it is an eyesore to millennials and the up-and-coming iGen. Globally, scrapping car parking is the latest trend in urban planning.


    Brisbane’s Green the Street to build ‘street of the future’ for Ekka

    ‘Green the Street’ returns this year with greater enthusiasm and participation, with more than 40 organisations, sustainable businesses and volunteers coming together to reimagine the street of the future.


    International sustainable construction awards open for entries

    The LafargeHolcim Awards for Sustainable Construction are open for entries, with winners eligible to receive their share of US$2 million worth of prize money.


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