This is the final ep for 2022.

Thank you for tuning into this podcast - whether you listen to each episode or whether you have only listened to 1 episode - it really is appreciated!

In this episode, I recap my top 5 topics for planning in Queensland:

1. Climate Change

2. Designing with Country

3. Housing crisis

4. Census 2021

5. Olympics 2032

I mention in the episode that I will link the Olympics 2032 Hopes and Dreams Survey - here it is for anyone who would like to share their thoughts about Olympic legacy

Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Legacy Plan | DSDILGP - Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning

Have a great break over Christmas and see you in 2023!

Kerry Doss has established a strong reputation as an experienced urban planner and leader during his career. Kerry has in excess of 33 years’ experience in planning & urban development in QLD & NSW.

Prior to establishing his own consultancy firm, he was the Qld State Planner for 5 years, heading up the Planning group within the Queensland Government.

Prior to this role, Kerry headed up Brisbane City Council’s City Planning & Economic Development area for 10 years. As Brisbane’s most senior planner he was responsible for overseeing the planning of Brisbane.

I ask Kerry about:

1. What makes public service a rewarding career?
2. What is your advice to others who are navigating the political and community pressures, with the desire to deliver best practice outcomes?
3. What is the role of planners as change managers? And are we equipped to do that work?
4. What are the key issues and opportunities from your perspective in solving the housing crisis?
5. What are some of the key trends you have observed, particularly through the COVID crisis and what you think will continue into the future?

I hope you enjoy this chat :)

Adam is a smart city guru and urbanist who has worked for private sector consultancies and leading global non-government organisations to advance sustainable community outcomes for over 25 years. Adam is the Head of Digital Urbanism at Ene.Hub. He leads the company's efforts to continually consider what's next for connecting, activating and measuring urban life. Adam was previously the Executive Director with the Smart Cities Council. In this episode, I ask Adam to:

1. reflect on his career and journey into smart cities,
2. why smart cities and what has kept him engaged in this mission driven sector?
3. his achievements at the Smart Cities Council
4. his current work at Ene.Hub - turning basic urban furniture into connected and enabled infrastructure.
5. what is holding us back from truly unleashing the potential of digital on our cities?

I hope you enjoy this chat!