Regenerating the ecology of Fishermans Bend

Combining ecology with design is essential for realising the vision for Fishermans Bend to be “a thriving place and a leading example for environmental sustainability, liveability, connectivity, diversity and innovation.”   Translating vision into reality requires regenerating the urban landscape to support greater habitat diversity and creating a network of open spaces that enhance ecological connectivity. 

This event brings together design expertise with urban ecological researchers to explore the role of designing for urban food webs that support biodiversity, alongside water sensitive design, to achieve nature-positive urban spaces.  We’ll reveal incremental strategies to support the growth of a Fishermans Bend ecological network, designed as experiments for testing and adaptive monitoring overtime.  We’d also love to hear your input and connections to water and biodiversity in the area. 

Panelists:

• Professor Sarah Bekessy – ICON Science research group, RMIT University,
• Dr. Alex Felson - Elisabeth Murdoch Chair of Landscape Architecture, University of Melbourne
• Professor Meenakshi Arora – Environmental Engineering, University of Melbourne
• Amira Moshinsky – Masters Student, Environmental Engineering, University of Melbourne
• Janet Bolitho - President, Yarra Riverkeeper Association 

Join us for a lively and interactive session to explore the why, how, what and where behind the vision to regenerate the ecology of Fishermans Bend. 

Followed by light refreshments. Free, but bookings essential.

Image Credit: ‘Tidal Park’, an artistic impression of the future urban ecology of Fishermans Bend (courtesy of ICON Science, Centre for Urban Research, RMIT University)