Join us for West Fest 2025

A half-day knowledge exchange presented by Cumberland City Council, the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects and Street Furniture Australia.

Featuring six rapid 10-minute talks, a Q&A with speakers, panel discussion chaired by Joshua French (Greater Sydney Parklands) and a networking lunch.

LIVESTREAM or IN-PERSON (only 100 seats at Parramatta Square)
Tuesday 25 November 2025, 8.30am-1pm AEDT

This is a free event, 5 AILA CPD points.

Hosts:

Panel Chair:

Rapid Talks:

Panel Discussion With:

CPD Landscape Architects (AILA)
_{This is an endorsed CPD activity for AILA members. This activity has been reviewed by AILA’s CPD Committee and is accredited with formal CPD points. Participants may self record as a CPD activity for 3 informal CPD points or 5 formal CPD points on completion of a reflective survey.} 

CPD Architects (Australia-wide)
Formal CPD: 2 hours
Provider: AILA, Cumberland City Council and Street Furniture Australia

NSCA Learning Outcomes
1. Evaluate approaches to delivering well-designed higher-density environments, including neighbourhood character, amenity, public space and community outcomes.
2. Analyse policy, planning mechanisms and local government strategies used to enable increased density while maintaining liveability.
3. Understand the integration of health, equity and evidence-based research when designing for density.
4. Apply principles of Designing with Country, including culturally responsive design and acknowledging Country within dense, urban contexts.
5. Assess the role of public domain design, landscape and furniture systems in supporting social connection and comfort in higher-density environments.
6. Identify challenges and opportunities in delivering density including governance, community expectations and environmental resilience.

NSCA Performance Criteria
Practice Management & Professional Conduct:
PC3, PC7, PC8, PC9, PC10, PC12, PC16

Project Initiation & Conceptual Design:
PC17, PC18, PC24, PC26, PC28, PC29, PC31, PC34, PC35

Detailed Design & Documentation:
PC39, PC45

Access the quiz and completion certificate.