streetchat

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: Natalie McEvoy NSW President, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects Christopher Manoski Manager Place and Engagement, Cumberland City Council Panel Chair: Joshua French Chief Executive, Greater Sydney Parklands Rapid Talks: Density (Done Well) Jeremy GillHead of Policy, Committee for Sydney Designing Density for Health: Evidence, Equity, and Opportunity Dr Jennifer KentSenior Research Fellow, University of Sydney  Delivering Density with Amenity Jai ShankarExecutive Manager City Planning & …

Cumberland City Council, the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects and Street Furniture Australia in November co-hosted a factory tour and knowledge exchange for Councils about creating great public spaces and local manufacturing. Guest speakers presented enriching case studies and conversations about Country, climate, culture and community at the Street Furniture Australia factory, which is located within the Cumberland LGA in Western Sydney. 55 people attended the event. Head of Marketing and Innovation with Street Furniture Australia, June Lee Boxsell, said, “Activating Western Sydney was a fantastic opportunity to share ideas on bringing joy to our local communities while also celebrating the completion of Merrylands Civic Square — a remarkable human-centred development at the heart of Cumberland City Council. “With Street Furniture Australia positioned right at the doorstep of Western Sydney-based …