Planning for Hope in Crisis

Name: Planning for Hope in Crisis
Start: 2024-11-07T18:00:31+1100
End: 2024-11-07T19:30:00+1100
Location: Sir Stanley Burbury Theatre

Thu, 7 Nov, 6pm - 7:30pm AEDT

Sir Stanley Burbury Theatre

sandy bay, australia

University of Tasmania

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Event description

The Sir Patrick Abercrombie Lecture, ‘Planning in a time of polycrisis: Possibilities for hope’

We are living in a time of rapid and unexpected change, where crises seem to multiply and intertwine - from the global pandemic to housing shortages and the ongoing impacts of climate change. This overwhelming convergence of issues is what experts call a 'polycrisis', and it’s impacting the way we live, work, and plan for our future.

Once, urban planning provided a solution to such complex challenges, but now it receives criticism for stalling development - blamed for blocking housing supply while perpetuating environmental harms and enabling ongoing dispossession of Aboriginal land. Amid criticism, how can today’s planners reclaim the spirit of old and build inclusive, resilient communities that are equipped to thrive in the face of polycrisis?

Join Nicole Gurran as she explores practical solutions for making urban planning a powerful tool in shaping a brighter, more sustainable future.

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The expert
Nicole Gurran is Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Sydney, where she directs the University’s Henry Halloran Research Trust. She has led numerous studies on urban planning, housing, and regional growth and authored several books including Urban Planning and the Housing Market, Politics, Planning and Housing Supply in Australia, England and Hong Kong, and Australian Urban Land Use Planning. In 2024, Nicole served as independent Co-Commissioner on the People’s Commission into the Housing Crisis.

The Sir Patrick Abercrombie Legacy
The biennial Abercrombie Lecture, held since 2006, is a partnership between the Abercrombie Family, Planning Institute Australia, and the University of Tasmania. It celebrates the achievements of Sir Patrick Abercrombie and carries forward an ambition to radically improve the world’s cities, with a specific focus on Tasmania. After the Second World War, Abercrombie led efforts to rebuild the United Kingdom’s cities. His forward-thinking and innovative ideas inspired many city planners of his time, and the impact of his work is still felt today.

Explore the collection
Abercrombie’s works, including plans, medals, awards, and citations, will be available for public viewing prior to the talk. These items are part of the Special and Rare Book Collection at the University of Tasmania. The collection was originally curated by his granddaughters and donated by his son.

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