(Research) Caring for Existing Infrastructures, Caring for Communities and Caring for Country

Following the Victorian government’s announcement regarding the demolition of Melbourne’s 44 public towers, protests and initiatives led by locals, residents, and various industries have arisen questioning the scheme. Concerns such as the potential for retrofitting, the displacement of communities, and the lack of affordable and social housing in the city are among the factors opposing the plan.

Rethinking architecture through a reparative lens, the event hosted by Nic Brunsdon was part of Melbourne Design Week 2024, a panel discussion centered around the concept of care and repair in design and architecture. A conversation inviting participants to envision alternative futures for the public towers, the residents, and the possibilities of reconciliation with Country.

A conversation and panel discussion centered around the concept of care and repair, reimagining the possibilities of retrofitting for the city of Melbourne, the public towers, their residents and Country.

Guest speakers: Will Young –creative and technical environmental consultant from Finding Infinity–, architect and First Nations advisor Bradley Kerr, architect James Henry from Housing Choices Australia, and urban geographer Dr Kate Shaw.

Please click here to listen the recording

And here to access the Wilam Ngarrang document, presented by Will Young from Finding Infinity