Can Subiaco Cope with the Loss of the Subiaco Markets? Can I Cope?
The iconic Subiaco markets site is seemingly destined for redevelopment with reports a proposal for a four-storey complex that will include 4,850 square metres of office space is due to be lodged with...
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Photo Walk 11: Swan View Rail Tunnel
In October I will be tackle the Oxfam Challenge with three teammates. The Oxfam Challenge is designed to support people living in poverty through fundraising. To encourage individuals to donate their...
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The Lone Wolf Diaries, Part 4: Vienna
Welcome! This is the fourth installment in the Lone Wolf Diaries! This article will cover my interactions with the urban environment in Vienna, Austria. I am sorry for the delay, but since arriving...
View ArticleWhy We Need Community Titles
Elizabeth Quay. Kings Square. Waterbank. Burswood. These are all positioned to become major precincts for Perth, with both the private and public sector working together to build a fantastic...
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A Brief History of The Savoy Hotel
The Savoy Hotel is a prominent piece of Federation Free Classical style and is considered to be of exceptional heritage significance within the City of Perth. A premier building along Hay Street’s...
View ArticleArduous Amalgamations
Nothing seems to have enflamed the West Australian political scene quite like council amalgamations. The mere mention receives a groan from most. I have not been to a dinner party in months where this...
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The Nanny named State!
On a recent holiday in Europe, I found myself having the same thought over and over again: “this would not be allowed to happen in Australia”. Enter the Nanny State, a term of British origin that...
View ArticleA Lost Opportunity
Early on in the so-called ‘Asian century’, Perth has missed the opportunity to host a major international sporting event and foster closer ties with its rapidly growing Asian neighbours....
View ArticleA History of Perth’s NightRider Services
On February 6th 2015, the Public Transport Authority (PTA) announced that all weekend late-night rail services will be cancelled after the weekend of April 4th and 5th. The removal of the 1:00am,...
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The Micro Solution – Alternative Housing for Perth
Alternative housing typologies play a critical role in the delivery of accessible and affordable housing for all. I have previously explored the topic of the viability of micro-apartment dwellings as...
View ArticleA Data Revolution: Harnessing the potential of Open Data to create...
Last year Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s call for an ‘ideas boom’ coupled with $1.1 billion of investment over the next four years in business-based research, innovation and development was an...
View ArticleDensity is more than building up
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View ArticleEdith Cowan House Petition
In response to the recent proposal to demolish the 130 year old Edith Cowan House on Malcom Street, Perth Urbanist will be submitting the following letter to the Minister for Environment and Heritage....
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