Monthly Archives: May 2018

Urban Talk „Social entrepreneurship in public space for a healthier urban future“

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You are invited to participate in an engaging event with Dr. Luisa Bravo, Dr. Mirko Guaralda and local experts to answer the question “How can we create an environment where social entrepreneurship can achieve better public space outcomes for the ACT population?”. Unlike traditional format our discussion leaders will co-create with you together the solutions, which will be compiled in a report that can help to shape a healthier community. Let’s us explore together pathways to accelerated community actions for a better urban future through opportunities for social entrepreneurship in Canberra’s public spaces. When: Tuesday 29th May 2018 at 5:30 – 7:30 pm at Theo Notoras Centre, 180 London Circuit, Canberra. To register please access the links in the flyer or pay on the night.

Pocket Park City Activation

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Urban Synergies Group is partnering up with the Young Planners (Planning Institute of Australia) in Canberra to host a lunch time place activation parklet event on the 29th May 2018 12 noon – 2 pm in 5 Lonsdale Street, Braddon, adjacent to the Hopscotch Bar. During this event we will activate and promote the pocket park intervention, supported with a presentation by Dr. Luisa Bravo and Dr. Mirko Guaralda on the global public space initiative www.standupforpublicspace.org . Participants will be invited to actively engage in the data collection gain further insights into the activation and potential use of the Pocket Park as well as the public perceptions on public space.

Urban Talks event

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Urban Talks event – 29th May 2018 5.30 pm -7.30 pm in Canberra, Australia. We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Luisa Bravo, President of City Space Architecture and Dr. Mirko Guaralda, Queensland University of Technology, will be presenting valuable insights on „Social entrepreneurship and public spaces for a healthier urban future“. Mark the day in your calendar for this collaborative event with the Planning Institute of Australia, QUT, City Space Architecture, University of Canberra – Health Research Institute. More details will be released soon across our social media outlets.

Urban Thinkers Campus – Urban Health and Liveability in tropical Australia

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Urban Synergies Group (USG) will be part to this World Urban Campaign event in Cairns on the 8th June 2018 along with Charles R. Wolfe, author of „Seeing the better city“ and thanks to Dr. Silvia Tavares, James Cook University. Strong alliances are needed to drive positive change for health and well-being on the ground. This initiative is one excellent exemplar for genuine collaboration for a collective shared cause that benefits all. The University of Canberra, Health Research Institute, proudly supports our involvement and therefore makes this contribution possible.

Urban Thinkers Campus – Cairns and Townsville, Australia