The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects has announced that Hobart will play host to a special wayfinding and urban design seminar on October 12.
Last month the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects partnered with Hobart City Council and Grating Tasmania to hold the first event in ‘City Talks: an Urban Design Seminar Series’.
The September event, ‘Urban Landscapes: Setting the Scene” saw over 6o professionals including planners, architects, local government officials and landscape architects coming together to hear two inspiring speakers that shared their insights in creating successful urban communities.
On October 12 at 11:30am, City Talks will continue with its second event entitled, “Lost? Why Great Cities Point People in the Right Direction.”
Two speakers will be flying in from mainland Australia to continue the debate on urban design excellence based around the wayfinding infrastructure of a city.
Wayfinding can be defined as a process in which people navigate an environment using information support systems such as architectural clues, lighting, sight lines and signage. (National Passenger Facilitation Committee).
Tony Cox, director of Clouston Associates in Darwin, discusses how wayfinding must be part of the urban infrastructure to allow for walkability, connectivity and sustainable transport to become successful within a city.
Tim Hart, Director of Urban Initiatives in Melbourne, explores the different ways urban elements and landmarks can help establish a wayfinding system and connectivity without the need for explicit signage.
The talks are part of a series about the role of landscape architecture and urban design in urban areas, towns and cities focused around existing state and local government projects in Tasmania.
The program of activities will foster a better understanding of how the design of our city can contribute to the quality of our lifestyle, our social responsibilities and the power of our local economy.
Visit www.hobarturban.com.au to get the details for the events as they unfold each month, through April next year. All built environment professionals and those interested in urban design are encouraged to attend.
The talks and topics arise from concerns raised for the future of the city centre by Danish urban designer, Jan Gehl in the Inner City Development Plan that was prepared for the Hobart City Council.
