Steve Abbott says he never intended to be a “passenger of the planning system”. Suffice to say he's in the saddle. Riding the bike. Peddling free, going places. Excuse the puns, but we have met at the Handle Bar. It’s the space Steve envisaged with fellow planning alumnus Chris Kelly almost four years ago. Today... Continue Reading →
Around the world in 30 days
Ever wondered where a degree in planning could take you? For one group of students, it’s already led them to seven cities in two countries in one month. Last year’s International Planning Tour visited places as diverse as jam-packed Kyoto, Japan, and Portland, USA - known among students as “one of the best-planned cities in... Continue Reading →
Students bring global perspective to Robinvale plan
Robinvale is about to benefit from a world of knowledge. Last month seven international La Trobe Bendigo planning students took their expertise to the Victorian river-side town. The PhD and masters students joined lecturers and Swan Hill Rural City Council staff to gather locals’ suggestions for updating the Robinvale Community Plan. The group spoke to... Continue Reading →