Talking with Dan Hill about the Design of Melbourne's CBD and suburbs, and the effect of the built environment on culture and the spaces we live, work and play within

Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!In this podcast episode, we talk with Dan Hill, who is currently the Director of the Melbourne School of Design, in the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning at the University of Melbourne. Put simply, Dan has unique experiences as a designer, urbanist, educator, and leader across multiple industries - and has lived and worked across some of the world's best cities, where he has developed a deep understanding of culture, buildings, places and cities; how we work, love and live within them.He has a unique, and interesting perspective on the built environment and how cities and cultures can be improved through good design thinking and planning.In this episode we spoke about his early years in the UK, his experiences in the Music, Media and Design industries then progressing into the built environment as an Urbanist and his understanding of cities, their function and culture - particularly focussing on Melbourne and some of Victoria's regional cities.Amongst other things, in this podcast we discussed:Revitalising Melbourne into more sustainable suburbsThe link between cities, people and cultureWhy Melbourne CBD should and is changing, post-pandemicAll the benefits of good urban planningWhy are Scandinavian countries happy to pay higher rates of taxesIf you love Melbourne, cities, the built environment and how culture, people and places are brought together to make successful communities - then have a listen! The Building Talks Podcast is brought to you by Building Environs Recruitment - providing recruitment solutions to the property, construction, and related industries, here in Melbourne.  For an overview of our service, visit the links below.Don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and subscribe to The Building Talks podcast so you don't miss any updates in the Melbourne market.The views and information shared in this podcast are for general purposes only and do not constitute legal or professional advice. Neither the host nor guests are providing specific guidance. Please seek professional advice before taking any action based on the content of this podcast.Contact The Building Talks PodcastFollow us on Linkedin, Facebook, and InstagramVisit us on our websiteEmail us at [email protected]