What Price Success? A walking tour of some of Sydney’s most controversial projects

Cities are continually evolving but each change can bring debate and controversy. Explore the history and background of projects including ‘the toaster’ on East Circular Quay, the Sirius Building in the Rocks, Pier 6/7 in Walsh Bay and Barangaroo’s Star Casino. Form your own view of Sydney Harbour’s most talked about projects on this walking tour led by urban design and public space experts, Diana Griffiths and Kurt Iveson.

Registration is essential, as places are limited.

Tour leaders:

Professor Kurt Iveson, Urban Geographer, the University of Sydney

Diana Griffiths, Director, Urban Design, Studio GL

This walking tour may involve steps and or uneven terrain. Further instructions on joining the tour will be provided to registered participants. 

This walking tour is part of the annual Festival of Urbanism, hosted by the University of Sydney's Henry Halloran Research Trust.  

How will new housing, environmental, or infrastructure reform agendas advanced by governments and others confront these challenges, and whose voices will, or should, be heard? Can contests of ideas and values lead to more innovative or inclusive models of urban governance or design?   The 10th Festival of Urbanism will confront these questions through a series of robust panel discussions, podcasts and film events involving researchers, policy makers, industry experts and community leaders across Australia. Join this free program of events by attending a Festival session in Sydney, Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth or Lismore; or by catching an on-demand recording or podcast online.