Tomorrow at MPavilion 6-7pm. Kerstin Thompson joins an expert panel to explore social benefits gained from temporary urban design initiatives.
What would a ‘City of Yes’ look like to you? Inspired by New York’s recent groundbreaking ‘City of Yes’ reforms, we’re asking what a ‘City of Yes’ would look like for Melbourne—and wherever cities value vibrant street life. Join us this Wednesday at MPavilion for a conversation with leading architects and urban thinkers, including Bill Dowzer (BVN, Re-Ply), Professor kerstin thompson (KTA), and Anna Jankovic (Simulaa), moderated by Mitch Page (BVN). We’ll explore re-ply, an award-winning initiative transforming urban streetscapes by repurposing plywood from NYC’s pandemic-era streetscapes into modular outdoor dining spaces—an idea directly shaped and supported by New York's ‘City of Yes’ reforms. What can our cities learn from these precedents? How might more strategic urbanism help us face the challenges of economic resilience, housing affordability, and the changing rhythms of city life? What’s one urban initiative you wish your city would ‘say yes’ to tomorrow? Come join the conversation and find out! 📍 MPavilion, Wednesday 5 March, 6:00-700PM 🔗 Free sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gZy6MHS8 #CitiesOfYes #MPavilion #RePly #UrbanFutures #Melbourne