78. Decarbonising the City

Many of the built environment’s peak industry associations recognise the need for rapid decarbonisation and have publicly stated their commitment. But what does it mean in reality? What are the barriers that we need to urgently address? How do we support innovation and accommodate rapid technological advances through our planning system? What opportunities should we leverage now and what preparation do we need for future changes? This Panel will focus on the practicalities and challenges facing those working towards zero carbon outcomes through the planning system, and the opportunities they see to advance this ambition. This event has been co-organised with the Planning Institute of Australia Panel Peter Murrell, Senior Sustainability Advisor, Infrastructure, Strategy & Planning, VPA Euan Williamson, Environmentally Sustainable Development Advisor, City of Yarra Natasha Palich, Executive Officer, Council Alliance for a Sustainable Built Environment (MAV) Ellen Witte, Principal & Partner SGS Economics and Planning Moderator Jane Keddie, Director Hansen Partnership & Vice-President PIA Victoria. Co-organised with the Planning Institute of Australia