Building Better Blocks and Neighbourhoods

A placemaking and city shaping thought leadership event with some practical hands-on experience.

As part of their Australian tour Better Block will be showcasing their innovative process to activate public spaces and bring people together. Supported by a strong line up of placemaking experts the event will inspire and energise you to think outside the box.

This even is part of the program to revitalise Ipswich Central and you can be a part of it.

Speakers

  • Krista Nightengale

    Chief Executive of Better Block from Dallas, Texas will discuss how to employ a hands-on approach that sidesteps the lengthy process of city planning and implementation by putting the power back into the communities' hands.

  • Dean Cracknell

    Co-Founder and Executive Director of Town Team Movement, a Placemaking Enabler, Urbanist and Curator of the Placemaking.Education platform.

  • Brooke Williams

    Brooke is a is a highly experienced urban designer and placemaking advisor, having worked on urban renewal and place-based economic regeneration strategies throughout Queensland. Passionate about creating vibrant cities with proud and connected communities, Brooke also has the knowledge, experience and business know-how to make it happen.

  • Steven Burgess

    Steven is a change agent for villages, towns and cities. He brings 30+ years’ experience as a transport engineer and urban strategist to reform the balance between car space and economic space in towns and cities all over the world.