RAA In Practice | CONTEXT Online Lead Up Event | Catherine Townsend, ACT Government Architect 

The Session
As we get closer to the CONTEXT event in Canberra, ACT Government Architect Catherine Townsend will reflect on her experience in the role and her significant contribution to the built environment of Australia’s Capital.

Catherine Townsend
Catherine is a highly respected architect with 40 years of experience across private practice and government. In 2016, Catherine became the Australian Capital Territory’s first female Government Architect. Her commitment to better places, liveable buildings and sustainable cities is informed by decades of advocacy work with communities and professional organisations. With a commitment to better built outcomes, Catherine Chairs the National Capital Design Review Panel, provides strategic advice to government, and is an expert panel member for significant government projects. Catherine’s leadership and expertise is utilised through appointments to multiple design boards, panels, teaching positions and juries. Collectively, she leverages these roles to advocate for and facilitate high-quality, people and place-responsive design and heritage outcomes. 

This one hour session offers 1 formal CPD point

RAA members are eligible to utilise the discount code available in the member content area for free attendance of this session.