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City People - The People that Build Cities

🎙️ City People with James Mant 🌆Join James Mant, urban planning expert, for insightful yet light-hearted chats with the people shaping our cities. Discover the personal stories and passions behind the professionals, with humor and warmth. Get a fresh perspective on urban development from those who build our world. 🌟🚀Supported by our friends at CoFutures and Sentier Consulting Australia

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Brian Risby - Coins in jam jars to statewide reform

City People - The People that Build Cities ·

2025/09/17

Brian Risby’s career spans states, sectors, and even continents. From shaping policy in Tasmania to learning from Europe's most progressive planning systems, his insights are rich, practical, and timely.From being paid with coins in jam jars, to leading planning in Tasmania! We discuss:🎙️ How Brian started out being paid by coins in jam jars🎙️ Working with an Amish community🎙️ How 13 people totally transformed the planning system in Tasmania🎙️ The importance of certainty🎙️ Grey areas in

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🎙️Dr Jane Homewood - Astronauts and Architects

City People - The People that Build Cities ·

2025/06/20

This conversation with Dr Jane Homewood went to places I didn’t expect, from astronauts visiting her childhood home, to being taught by communists, and starting her career in architecture before finding a deep passion for planning and place.Jane shared insights from a remarkable career so far, from working on iconic projects like Darling Harbour, to shaping policies at the City of Melbourne, and then influencing planning across Victoria in a senior State Government executive role.We explored how

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🎙️Samantha Choudhary - from Chicago Aldermen to being...

City People - The People that Build Cities ·

2025/04/19

🏛️Elected as an independent councilor at the City of Stonnington in Melbourne in 2024, Samantha is also the powerhouse behind Gertrude Street Studios. 🏛In this wide-ranging and captivating conversation, I sit down with Sam to explore a life shaped by cities, culture, and unexpected career turns.We delve into her formative years in inner Melbourne, the vibrant neighbourhood life of Chicago, and what it was like working alongside Aldermen in one of America’s most political cities.Sam shares stories

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61:35

🔊 Pat Fensham: 30+ Years of Urban Planning, Housing,...

City People - The People that Build Cities ·

2025/02/25

🎙️In this episode of City People: The People That Build Cities, we sit down with Pat Fensham, urban policy expert and President of the Victorian Division of the Planning Institute of Australia. With over 30 years of experience, Pat shares insights on housing, infrastructure, metropolitan planning, and the future of our cities. We discuss planning’s role in politics, economic shifts, inequality, and the need for a stronger metropolitan planning authority. Don't miss this deep dive into the

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61:23

YIMBY Melbourne - Jonathon O'Brien - A Bigger Better...

City People - The People that Build Cities ·

2024/10/28

🎙️✨ In this episode, we journey from Brisbane's art scene to the heart of Melbourne’s housing challenges, unraveling why it's so hard to secure a home in the city. We dive into the origins of the #YIMBY movement, empowering voices that promote #HousingAbundance in the often NIMBY-dominated landscape. Tackling everything from #Design, #Setbacks and #FutureHomes to the latest on #StampDuty, #LandTax, #Rates, and #Engagement. Plus, we break down Victoria’s recent #HousingStatement, offering insights

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64:04

Mike Day - From world records, to town founders to...

City People - The People that Build Cities ·

2024/09/16

Mike Day: As a leading town planner he is transforming Australian cities with his innovative approach. Discover how his career has been shaped by inspiring mentors and events in his life.This episode blends expert insights with unforgettable anecdotes, offering a unique look at urban planning and Mike’s fascinating career moments. Whether you're an urban planning enthusiast or just curious about creative minds shaping our cities, this discussion is both insightful and entertaining.Subscribe now and

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66:21

Jill Garner AM: From Award-Winning Architect to...

City People - The People that Build Cities ·

2024/09/03

🎙️✨ Meet Jill Garner AM: Australia's pioneering (and first female) State Government Architect! Get the inside story on Girl Guiding, her quirky indoor plant obsession, and a mysterious incident involving mistaken identities. 🕵️‍♀️ Dive into her career wisdom, epic projects, and the discussion on the Future Homes initiative. Don't miss this insightful conversation! 🚀🏛️ #Architecture #CareerAdvice #FutureHomes

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Mike Day - From world records, to town founders to...

City People - The People that Build Cities ·

2024/08/22

Mike Day: As a leading town planner he is transforming Australian cities with his innovative approach. Discover how his career has been shaped by inspiring mentors and events in his life.This episode blends expert insights with unforgettable anecdotes, offering a unique look at urban planning and Mike’s fascinating career moments. Whether you're an urban planning enthusiast or just curious about creative minds shaping our cities, this discussion is both insightful and entertaining.Tune in for a mix

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55:56

Tim O'Loan - from chemistry to serving drinks with...

City People - The People that Build Cities ·

2024/08/03

In this episode we hear from Tim O'Loan (aka 'Emma'....find out why in the podcast), a leading city planner based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Tim talks about going to school in England, his early brush with military service, coming back to Australia and why he go into town planning amongst other things.

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