For our next speaker series event in Melbourne/Naarm, we’re diving into the heart of LGBTQIA+ spaces with a three-part series exploring Queering Urbanism at different scales—starting with neighbourhoods, and continuing to buildings and cities.

The first panel on Thursday, July 25, empowered by Tract, focuses on the “Evolution of the Gaybourhood.”

For decades, LGBTQIA+ communities have been instrumental in shaping urban landscapes. We’ll explore the qualities, physical attributes, design considerations, and temporary activations that create safe and inclusive neighbourhoods. Plus, we'll discuss the ongoing challenge of preserving queer cultural fabric and what makes an inclusive neighbourhood – the people, the businesses, and the buildings.

Join us to learn about and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community’s impact on neighbourhoods, and as always, for good chats, food, and drinks.

The Panel:
Karen Bryant (she/her) - Chief Executive & Creative Director, Midsumma Festival
Sam Cremean (they/them) - Urban Researcher and Community Engagement Specialist
Wes Snelling (he/him) - Entertainment Programmer and Co-Owner of queer venue, Grouse Bar
Josh McAlister (he/him) - Director, CHT Architects

Moderated by:
Justin Kliger (he/him) - Principal Urban Designer, Tract

Details:
📍Tract, Melbourne/Naarm
🗺️ 6/6 Riverside Quay Southbank VIC 3006
🗓️ Thursday, 25 July 2024
🕕 6.00pm - 9:00pm

This is a free event but registration is essential.

We look forward to seeing you there!
Queers in Property xoxo

About Tract:
Tract is a national town planning, urban design and landscape architecture company, with offices in Melbourne, Geelong, Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane. Tract’s ethos recognises that to be at our best and our strongest, we must build on our diversity, foster belonging, support inclusion and drive equity.

Accessibility & Inclusion:
Tract is accessible and we are committed to ensuring accessibility for all attendees. Please inform us of any specific requirements. This event is for LGBTQIA+ members and supporting allies, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued.

About QIP:
Queers in Property (QIP) is an independent network connecting LGBTQIA+ people in property and construction for visibility, empowerment and professional support.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, and all Indigenous Australians. We pay our deepest respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging, and extend this respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.