MTalks—The Excellent City Series: Design Futures

MPavilion

Tune in to hear a panel discussion with regards to speculating our shared futures, the contemplation of possible urban trajectories, and the ways that diverse and creative perspectives intersect to imagine future environments. Learn as we explored new possibilities that emerge from interdisciplinary, artistic and experimental approaches. This was the final event in The Excellent City Series, listen in for an opportunity for both individual and collective interrogation on the future of our city. Future thinkers and creative collaborators include: Jocelyn Chiew – Director of City Design, City of Melbourne [she/her] Bebe Backhouse – Head of Strategy Policy and Programs, City of Melbourne [he/him] Tegan Kop – Head of Smart City Incubator, City of Melbourne [they/them] Xan Coppinger – Musician, DJ, podcast producer and radio presenter [they/them] Bronwen Hamilton – Design Manager, City of Melbourne [she/her] The Excellent City Series: City of Melbourne’s Excellent City Series is back in 2022/23. The series explores four key themes that are shaping Design Excellence conversations in Melbourne. The City of Melbourne’s Design Excellence Program reinforces the city’s commitment to enhance the function, liveability, sustainability and public contribution of our buildings and urban spaces.