The City Renewal Authority has kicked off an effort to let Canberra know what it does, what it cares about and who it is, by introducing its Design and Place Team.
Chief Executive Officer of the Authority, Malcolm Snow said the crew of design experts was responsible for coordinating and refining designs for key infrastructure upgrades and improvements in Canberra’s public spaces.
Mr Snow said the Team came from a diverse range of backgrounds, specialising in architecture, place-making, engineering and landscape design.
“Some of the projects that they are responsible for include the City Walk upgrade, the award-winning Haig Park Experiments and community centre, Lonsdale Streetscape designs and Woolley Streetscape designs, as well as the development and review of our Place Plans which guide urban renewal activities in each of our city precincts,” Mr Snow said.
He said the Team of six included Director of Design and Place, Dennis Eiszele (pictured bottom left) who has qualifications in landscape architecture, urban planning and environmental science and whose work focuses on urban design and city building.
Landscape Architect and Project Manager, Tommy Gordon (pictured top centre) said he specialised in urban renewal, the design of landscapes and gardens, and the delivery of beautiful landscapes within urban environments and parks.
“Helping the Authority to deliver people-focused design and construction for the betterment of Canberrans is challenging and rewarding,” Mr Gordon said.
“To manage the improvement of underutilised spaces into places that give people joy and bring our community together is truly wonderful,” he said.
Urban Designer and Design Manager, Benjamin Cohen (pictured top right) said his work focused on ensuring public spaces were people-focused, lively and enjoyable places to experience.
Landscape Architect and Project Manager, Adam Deutsch (pictured bottom right) said he was passionate about creating people-focused places delivered in partnership with the community.
“Working with the Authority gives me an opportunity to engage with and make key changes to Canberra’s central urban areas,” Mr Deutsch said.
Project Manager, Kristy Moyle (pictured bottom centre) said she was an urban and regional planner with a particular interest in climate change and climate adaptation.
Project Manager, Sophie Davis (pictured top left) is completing an honours project in landscape architecture at the University of Canberra and said she was passionate about creating beautiful, sustainable living environments.
More information on the Authority’s Design and Place team can be accessed at this PS News link.