Episode 27: Dr. Iain Butterworth on Identity and Place

Josephine and Dr Iain Butterworth, who are good friends and colleagues, discuss our human connection to spaces and what companies and governments need to know to rethink how we create different spaces for a post Covid world. Dr Iain Butterworth, who is trained in Community Psychology, is passionate about healthy cities and communities. Iain has extensive experience across government, higher education, and the community sectors. What are the opportunities for re-conceptualising our connection to place in 2022 . Some useful references mentioned in the episode: https://iainbutterworth.com/blog/ " 20-minute neighbourhoods" -- https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/policy-and-strategy/planning-for-melbourne/plan-melbourne/20-minute-neighbourhoods RMIT -- Healthy Liveable Communities Group -- a fantastic website full of useful information and resources. https://cur.org.au/research-programs/healthy-liveable-cities-group/ RMIT Australian Urban Observatory -- https://auo.org.au/ Cardinia Shire Council Liveability Plan - has significant relevance to the 'suburban economy' - https://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/downloads/download/536/cardinia_shire_s_liveability_plan_2017-29_-_cardinia_shire_counci As always, please send us your questions and stories: [email protected] Read Iain’s blog page for his series of blogs on Sense of Place https://iainbutterworth.com/blog/ Contact Dr.Iain Butterworth at https://iainbutterworth.com/