This insightful, expert-led tour guided by Jill Garner (Victorian Government Architect, OVGA) and Hamish Lyon (Director, NH Architecture) will reveal the stories, ideas and policy decisions behind some of Melbourne’s most significant urban public spaces and buildings. A wide range of best practice architectural and urban design projects will be discussed on this summer stroll.

Beginning at Docklands where the 2015 MPavillion designed by AL_A now lives, the tour will traverse south of the CBD towards Margaret Court Arena, stopping along the way at Mission to Seafarers, Federation Square, Birrarung Marr and more.

The tour focusses on how large-scale and design-led ‘civic infrastructure’ projects invest in the long-term future of the city. Jill and Hamish will also speak to the importance of ‘designing policy for people’, pointing to examples of where modest (at times) yet impactful lobbying for changes to planning policy have successfully instigated long-lasting contributions to our city.

Supported by the City of Melbourne and the Victorian Government.

Important information to read before you book:

This walking tour includes low to moderate activity covering approximately 6km, with some steps, small inclines and areas of uneven ground. Covered and comfortable shoes are strongly recommended.
This is predominantly an outdoor event. Please come prepared for the weather with a water bottle, sunscreen, sunhat, raincoat, umbrella etc. If there are any changes to this event due to weather, we will be in touch via email no later than 12 hours prior to the event.

Refund policy

Refunds will be processed on a case-by-case basis. No refund requests will be accepted less than 72 hours prior to the event start time, unless in the case of extenuating circumstances. For more, see our Ticketing Terms and Conditions.