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Contains items of interest gleaned from the press and other sources.National Cities Performance Framework – Interim Report
The National Cities Performance Framework Interim Report was released on 20 July 2017, by the Assistant Minister for Cities and Digital Transformation, the Hon. Angus Taylor MP. The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet is seeking input on the Interim Report via...
Level Crossing Removal Authority – call for Community Input
The Level Crossing Removal Authority (LXRA) is planning for the removal of level crossings between Caulfield and Dandenong. The Caulfield to Dandenong Project includes three sections of elevated rail. The project will be creating a 17 kilometre shared path for cyclists and pedestrians. The Authority has launched a survey on the linear park the project will create, as they are keen to hear your thoughts on the 17 km continuous bicycle and pedestrian path, signage and lighting.
Professor Michael Buxton Receives TCPA Award
Professor Michael Buxton was awarded the Sir James Barrett Award for Notable Contribution to Planning at the TCPA Annual General Meeting, 27th October 2016. Michael Buxton is a professor of Environment and Planning at the School of Global, Urban and Social Studies,...
Transforming Transport for Everyone – TT4e
The tt4e declaration is a reflection on the crises affecting transport in Melbourne and Regional Victoria.
2015 AGM
The 2015 TCPA Annual General Meeting was held 4 pm - 6 pm, 30 October 2015, the day of the 101st anniversary of the Association. Over the last 12 months, the TCPA has launched its new website and the Association was a proud sponsor of the Melbourne Conference of...
Evan Walker
Evan Walker, architect and planning minister in the Cain Labor government of Victoria, died on 16th February 2015, aged 79. During his term as planning minister (1982-85), Evan Walker was largely responsible for the transformation of the area now known as Southbank...
Vale Bob Murphy
We are sad to report that TCPA member Bob Murphy died of cancer in January 2015, aged 68.
VAGO Report: Coordinating Public Transport.
In this report, the Victorian Auditor General finds that there is still much work to be done to coordinate Melbourne's public transport services: http://www.audit.vic.gov.au/reports_and_publications/latest_reports/2014-15/20140806-Public-Transport.aspx
VAGO Report: Managing Environmental Impacts of Transport.
This report is central to TCPA's interests, as it touches on urban form and density of land use. http://www.audit.vic.gov.au/publications/20140820-Environment-Transport/20140820-Environment-Transport.pdf
Living in Converted multistorey car-parks
The Guardian newspaper reports on a design experiment by students at the School of Building Arts at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) to convert disused multi-storey carparks into low cost - and very small - apartments. Link to the article...