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Housing, Heritage, Density: Panel Event

  • Writer: James Lesh
    James Lesh
  • Mar 31
  • 1 min read


Housing, Heritage, Density: vibrant neighbourhoods or Hong Kong without the view?


How do we work with planners and legislators to ensure that Victoria's planning system doesn't gut communities and destroy the suburbs historic essence - that which makes then unique, attractive and liveable?



Join us at this timely seminar presented by the Royal Historical Society of Victoria’s Heritage Committee.


In the context of a major revamp of the Victorian planning system, this seminar asks how we can make positive use of heritage as we plan to house more people. How can we modify Plan Victoria to make full use of heritage as anchor and focus for new neighbourhoods?


The seminar will be chaired by Charles Sowerwine, RHSV Heritage Committee and the distinguished speakers are:


  • Christine Branagan, Boroondara Heritage Group for Advocacy and Protection

  • Michael Buxton, Emeritus Professor Environment and Planning RMIT University

  • James Lesh, Founding Director, Heritage Workshop

  • Mike Scott, Co-founder Planisphere


The event is part of the Australian Heritage Festival 2025 with the National Trust of Australia and the Royal Historical Society of Victoria.


Address: 239 A'Beckett Street Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Royal Historical Society of Victoria

Date: April 29 2025

Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm

Entry fees: Adults $ 20, Concession $ 10, Members $ 10Booking:

Phone: 03 9326 9288

Onsite facilities: Accessible, Companion Cards accepted, Refreshments Available, Toilets

Other things you need to know: We are next to Flagstaff Station and the William St/ La Trobe St stop for trams no. 30, 35 + 58. There is some street parking and a Wilson's car park in A'Beckett Street between Wills and Queen St

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