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OBSERVATIONS FROM ALASKA 2: JUNEAU Juneau is the capital of Alaska, with a permanent population of about 33,000. The local economy is based on tourism, mining and fishing. Sydneysiders and Melbournians in particular will be curious of the downtown off-street...
Some Collie town planners recently had an opportunity to view the new ABP (architecture, building and planning) building at the University of Melbourne. Our guide, the Dean of the Architecture, Planning and Building Faculty Tom Kvan, explained the principle design...
Collie is excited to be assisting Casey City Council with its 'Casey Cultural Precinct' project. The Casey Cultural Precinct is an ambitious and comprehensive project that includes the development of an 800 seat regional theatre, multi-purpose exhibition space, regional art...
We wish Collie Town Planner Tessa Bond the best of luck, performing at the Basel Tattoo, in Switzerland, this week. Tess is part of the OzScot Dance troupe. The OzScot dancers come from all parts of Australia and cultivate a...
A public notice in the Age newspaper last Tuesday (1 July) caught our attention. The notice, by Bayside City Council, announces a proposal to introduce new clauses into the Councils Local Laws. The new clauses would: "make it an offence...
The reformed residential zones are now in full force throughout Victoria. Earlier this week, all previously remaining Residential 1, 2 and 3 zoned land was transitioned to the new General Residential Zone. It seems however, that Councils have been feeling...
Collie was grateful for being included in the Stockland team that has been successful recently in gaining approval for the development of 'SP30', the first of the Highlands expansion area approvals. The land was part of a large area purchased...
What springs to mind when you think about footpaths? Do you consider they are just a means to an end? Do you find enjoyment in observing your surrounds as you walk/ride along a footpath? Generally footpaths are associated with physical...
LIES, DAMNED LIES AND POPULATION PROJECTIONS The 19th century British Prime Minister, Benjamin Disraeli, is generally attributed with the famous quote – "there are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics." Perhaps he could have also included population...
A planning permit was recently issued by the Darebin City Council for the development of five townhouses in Albert Street, Preston. Collie was engaged by Woodlands Preston Pty Ltd to provide town planning services and manage the planning permit application...