Docklands, Melbourne cover art

Docklands, Melbourne

Docklands, Melbourne

Listen for free

View show details

About this listen

We delve into the fascinating evolution of Melbourne's Docklands - from its origins as a swamp to its current status as a ‘soulless’ waterfront precinct, dominated by strong winds, tall towers and the absence of vibrant urban life.

This episode's guest is Kim Dovey, a Professor of Architecture and Urban Design and Director of the Informal Urbanism Research Hub: InfUr– at the University of Melbourne. His research on social issues in architecture and urban design has included investigations of urban place identity, creative clusters, transit-oriented urban design and the morphology of informal settlements. Books include 'Framing Places: Mediating Power in Built Form' (1999/2008), 'Fluid City' (2005), 'Becoming Places' (2010) and Urban Design Thinking (2016).

No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.