5 Most-Read StreetChats of 2017
Publication: Street Furniture Australia
Author: Editor
Summary:
StreetChat in 2017 saw smart technology and smart cities come to the fore, with Streets 2.0 and Future Street engaging the attention of public realm professionals and the public alike.
However, this list of the five most-read stories throughout the year also features projects that encourage communities to spend time together in public space. It has technical feats on a large scale, the wisdom of Jan Gehl, and our top story reflects a mainstream discussion still buzzing today.
In this year of Weinstein revelations and Pantone Ultra Violet, of pink hats and protest rallies, is it surprising that our most-read story of the past 12 months should be a celebration of women who work in the public realm?
Six women passionate about landscape joined our International Women’s Day breakfast table in March to discuss equality and the year’s theme, #BeBoldForChange.
Oi Choong, Georgia Jezeph, Brinlee Pickering, Clare O’Brien, Katy Svalbe and Shahana McKenzie spoke about bold communication and speaking up, pioneering the landscape architecture profession in Australia, equal representation and leadership.
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