Committee for Perth

Sometimes the best research on a city comes from people who are living and breathing it. In the new edition of Urban Scrawl, we get the lowdown from passionate Perth-ite Ray Haeren, Director at Urbis and Deputy Chair at the WA Planning Commission, on his favourite corner of Perth, the best way to spend weekends in Perth and cities doing density well. Speaking about the urban village concept, Ray says, “Urban villages are about having neighbourhoods with density and activity, but also having a distinct identity and sense of community.” “We have a number of these in Perth, with areas like Highgate, Subiaco and Leederville being good examples. We need to think of central Perth as a series of neighbourhoods and curate local identity and sense of place. I think areas like Terrace Road, Brisbane Street, Goderich and West Perth have potential to be developed into distinct localities as we increase the population and intensity of the City.” Read more in your edition of Urban Scrawl – in your inboxes! This month we also cover: 🌟 Domino Sugar Refinery / Brooklyn, New York 🏠 Rebuilding LA 👶🏼 Gen Beta 🖊 PwC’s 28th Annual Global CEO Survey – Australian Insights (read more here: https://lnkd.in/gjH9Wg_T) 🌳 The magic number to make Perth green again Urban Scrawl is Committee for Perth's member-exclusive monthly newsletter which explores global insights and ideas to inspire new ideas for making Perth one of the world's most liveable cities. To subscribe or learn more about Committee for Perth visit: https://lnkd.in/dhSsZcvS #committeeforperth #perth #shareyourperth #urbanscrawl #members #research #newsletter #perth2050 Image credit: Ray Haeren, Max Touhey / Architectural Digest, Bloomberg, Tyrown Waigana at PICA, McCrindle.

Committee for Perth, like Gehl - Making Cities for People and City of Perth, has long advocated for bold, ambitious long-term planning. At Monday night’s Urban Insights: Towards 2036 event, members were given a sneak peek into the preliminary findings from the third instalment of Gehl’s study for the City of Perth. It’s a collaboration going back 30 years, with City of Perth engaging Gehl to produce a report identifying major wins and challenges, as well as future recommendations. Gehl principal Tim Watts shared the early insights gathered during their visit to Perth over the summer, before joining Karen Wright from Urbis and Andrew Howe from Element Advisory Part of SLR for a panel discussion facilitated by our CEO Paula Rogers. The panel explored how it takes decades of good decisions to bring a plan to life, from the changes to Perth over the last three decades and the opportunities that lie ahead, from connectivity to the waterfront and attracting more residents and students into the city.   We look forward to this conversation continuing with the 2036 Vision due to be released in November.   A special thanks to Edith Cowan University for hosting us at the Engagement hub, overlooking the stunning state of the art campus. This development is set to address key recommendations from Gehl’s previous studies, including bringing students into the city when it welcomes 10,000 staff and students in 2026. Committee for Perth’s Urban Insights are city learning journeys. These events explore transformations of precincts and regions, with insights from those driving ideas for change. #committeeforperth #urbaninsights #towards2036 #perth #cityofperth

Did you catch Committee for Perth's CEO Paula Rogers’ op ed in The West Australian this morning?   Today marks 9,090 days – or just under 25 years – until 1 January 2050, when the population of Perth is on track to exceed 3.5 million people. What do we do when an overwhelming majority of current residents think we’re not ready for it? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gNfGjJ8j Licensed by Copyright Agency. You must not copy this work without permission. #committeeforperth #oped #thoughtleadership #perth #perth2050

It was fantastic to be involved in a workshop focused on shaping the overall vision of Silver member Infrastructure WA's next State Infrastructure Strategy through scenario planning exercises, led by members Jester Strategy and Urbis. As an independent and future focused voice for the Perth region, we are always eager to be part of conversations that shape our city’s long-term success. Our Communications and Engagement Specialist, Emma-Jane Morcombe was in the room to help highlight how Perth can be the best city - not just now, but in future decades. Paula Rogers #CommitteeforPerth #FutureFocus #Planning #InfrastructureWA Engineers Australia WA Division

Perth’s Western Trade Coast on the world stage! 🌏 Kwinana has been showcased at the World Economic Forum in Davos for leading the way in repurposing and reducing industrial waste.   “This is another example of Perth is enhancing its global reputation as an outstanding place to live, work and do business,” says Kwinana Industries Council David Harris. Read the article, "How digital collaboration is shaping the future of industrial clusters worldwide”, here: https://lnkd.in/g58_NDyg Perth South West #committeeforperth #perth #worldeconomicforum #energytransition #westerntradecoast #kwinana

We're looking forward to the Perth Design Week Program Launch event on 19 February to kick start a week of design in March, together with bronze member Dexus. Now in it's third year, Perth Design Week is modeled after major design festivals in global cities like Melbourne, Milan, London, and New York. Members, register for the launch event here: https://lnkd.in/gbA5mjjS 🔗 #committeeforperth #perth #perthdesign #perthdesignweek

This will be a game-changer for the CBD! So exciting to see the new plans by Fiveight to revitalise Carillon City. The arcades have been almost dormant for far too long, to the detriment of the Hay & Murray Street Malls. This new development is just what is needed, and has the potential to breathe new life into the city centre and boost the local economy. #perth #perthplanning #committeeforperth

A warm welcome to Anglicare WA, who have joined Committee for Perth as a bronze member! Anglicare WA is a leading not-for-profit organisation that helps people in times of need by providing support, counselling and advocacy for people struggling with poverty, domestic violence, homelessness, grief, mental wellness and other forms of crisis or trauma. CEO Mark Glasson says Anglicare WA is aligned with Committee for Perth in seeking to making a positive difference to Perth’s future. “Our experience tells us that the best things happen when good people work together. At Anglicare WA we see Committee for Perth as a great place to spark and steward such work. If Perth is to be a great place to live, we need to make sure it can be great for us all. We believe our membership of Committee for Perth allows us to contribute to making this happen.” To learn more about our members and membership with Committee for Perth, visit: https://lnkd.in/gMtYcVwQ Paula Rogers #committeeforperth #membership #shareyourperth #anglicarewa #perth #members

2024 has been another exciting and important year for Committee for Perth. A big thank you to our members for your continuing support as we advocate and challenge for a bold and ambitious plan to transform Perth into one of the most liveable cities in the world as we head to 2050. Some of our highlights this year include: 🤝🏼 More members than ever, with 130 members across 42 different sectors 💥 Release of the Perth 2050 Report, in collaboration with Scitech, and authored by accredited futurist Dr Ben Hamer 🎤 First Premier’s Address with the Hon Roger Cook MLA 📘 Collaborated with RSM Australia on the Perth Leading Cities report 🌳 Submission to the State Government’s Perth and Peel Urban Greening Strategy with 14 member representatives ❓ Launch of Perth Perception Survey 2024, fifth triennal survey with Ipsos Australia ⛵ First member tour to Rottnest Island/Wadjemup with Rottnest Island Authority Thank you for attending, sharing, and collaborating towards a bigger and bolder ambition for Perth. We look forward to continuing to shape the vision for Perth’s future in 2025. #committeeforperth #perth2050 #shareyourperth #endofyear #yearwrapped

📬 Members, check your inbox! The final edition of Urban Scrawl for the year is here.    This month, we share insights from the Perth 2050 report, looking at it through the eyes of an All Saints' College student and our readiness to meet the demands of the new economy. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/gX_YkAkj In Benchmarking Cities, explore Malmö, Sweden’s third-largest city, and its sustainable urban transformation. Plus don’t miss this month’s guest column by Ruah Community Services CEO Debra Zanella who contributes her thoughts on why safe spaces are essential for a thriving city.   Urban Scrawl is Committee for Perth's member-exclusive monthly newsletter which explores global insights and ideas to inspire new ideas for making Perth one of the world's most liveable cities. #committeforperth #benchmarkingcities #urbanscrawl