Where Shade Hits the Pavement 2025 - Melbourne

WHERE SHADE HITS THE PAVEMENT is a green::blue urban infrastructure conference that brings thought leaders and practitioners together to align innovation, best practice and policy for greener, cooler, more liveable cities.
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• Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the Tower Terrace at Mercure Melbourne Hotel, Doncaster, where you’ll find fresh perspectives and insights on navigating project, policy, and budget challenges to create impactful green spaces in our cities and suburbs
• Review canopy cover progress and failures and gain insights about how to get back on track
• Evolve your understanding of stormwater management and how trees could be the key to $aving million$
• Discover the important considerations when designing using street trees for stormwater management in a practical how-to-session
• Receive practical guides including Cost Benefit Analysis Framework, Case Study Pack and GBUI Design Session Pack
• Expand your cross disciplinary green infrastructure network

Expert guest speakers will share insights that redefine how we perceive and implement green spaces to achieve better outcomes. Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired by and connect with the minds that are redefining the future of our cities! 

Hear what attendees, speakers and sponsors had to say about Where Shade Hits the Pavement 2024 in Brisbane.

EARN CPD POINTS

AILA have confirmed registered Landscape Architects will receive 6 CPD points for attending the event.
Please check with your respective professional membership association as they may also award informal CPD for attendance at this full day industry conference.

COST TO ATTEND 

Where Shade Hits the Pavement is a conference event designed to make a difference, not a profit. There are no advertisers or expo booths, just a focus on issues and methods to overcome them.

• 40% Off Early Bird Discount - $192 when you register to attend by 21 December 2024 
• Full Price Tickets - $320 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Local Government planners, designers, arborists, engineers and policy makers - this event will challenge your city standards and provide a pathway for better outcomes for your communities.
• Landscape Architects - this event will inspire you and provide practical examples relevant to the project challenges you frequently encounter
• Civil & Stormwater Engineers - this event will give you practical examples for the integration of green, blue and grey infrastructure for better outcomes
• Property Developers - this event will show you how to use green infrastructure for greater profitability
• Academics & Students - this event is where theory and application come together to challenge BAU
  
  

CONFIRMED PRESENTERS

Where Shade Hits the Pavement will bring together ecology, science, design, liveability, engineering, resource management, economics, strategy, planning and development.

With the conference being held in the Manningham local government area, we are delighted to have endorsement for the event from the Mayor, Cr Deirdre Diamante, who will deliver the Opening Address and Acknowledgement of Country.  

Below is the full line up of industry leaders confirmed to present and inspire you. Book now to reserve your seat and be part of an event designed to make a difference (seats are limited to 200 and filling up fast).

CONFERENCE PROGRAM

Access the full conference program, agenda and speaker bios here.

We look forward to seeing you at the Mercure Melbourne Doncaster Hotel on 19 FEB!

EARLY BIRD TICKETS RECEIVE 40% DISCOUNT - Register now to secure your seat!

For event queries, please contact info@citygreen.com.