Fri, 13 Mar 2026 02:49:16 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2241644 en-au © 2026 Australian Urban yes Australia 69870943-41d6-5f16-b7b3-34f2304ee4bc Josh Blashki episodic false Australian Urban is a biannual urban design podcast hosted by Josh Blashki. Each episode I interview a guest urbanist or designer who brings a deep understanding of an Australian project, precinct or place. 

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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Josh Blashki https://storage.buzzsprout.com/7rdlvfymvxo7bv80jk9vx1altubj?.jpg St Kilda Foreshore and Pier, Melbourne Architect Graham Burrows (JCB Architects) and landscape architect Chris Sawyer (Site | Office) reflect on their two-decade long involvement in reshaping the St Kilda foreshore and designing the new curved pier. We discuss the project’s evolution, the idea of “organised chaos” in public space, and how bold urban design moves can capture the spirit of a city. 

]]> Architect Graham Burrows (JCB Architects) and landscape architect Chris Sawyer (Site | Office) reflect on their two-decade long involvement in reshaping the St Kilda foreshore and designing the new curved pier. We discuss the project’s evolution, the idea of “organised chaos” in public space, and how bold urban design moves can capture the spirit of a city. 

]]> Josh Blashki Buzzsprout-18025649 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +1100 1793 1 4 full true Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast This episode, I’m joined by Professor Andrew Leach, an urban historian and author of Gold Coast: City and Architecture. This episode dives deep into the story of Surfers Paradise, a hub of tourism and leisure on the Gold Coast. Once a modest 1920s seaside village, Surfers Paradise has grown into a bold urban experiment, characterised by speculative high-rise development, themed architecture, and the tension between its postcard-perfect image and its lived reality. 

]]> This episode, I’m joined by Professor Andrew Leach, an urban historian and author of Gold Coast: City and Architecture. This episode dives deep into the story of Surfers Paradise, a hub of tourism and leisure on the Gold Coast. Once a modest 1920s seaside village, Surfers Paradise has grown into a bold urban experiment, characterised by speculative high-rise development, themed architecture, and the tension between its postcard-perfect image and its lived reality. 

]]> Josh Blashki Buzzsprout-16914384 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +1100 1248 1 3 full false Kings Cross, Sydney In this episode on Kings Cross, we delve into the fascinating evolution of Sydney's iconic neighbourhood—from a bohemian enclave, through its transformation into a bustling nightlife district, to its current status as a gentrified area marked by rising rents, luxury apartments, and the erosion of its once-vibrant street life.

This episode's guest is Elizabeth Farelly. Dr Farrelly has spent over 30 years as one of Sydney’s leading public intellectuals and as the Sydney Morning Herald’s principal columnist on urbanisation, planning and governance issues. She is trained in architecture and philosophy and holds a PhD in Urbanism from the University of Sydney.

]]> In this episode on Kings Cross, we delve into the fascinating evolution of Sydney's iconic neighbourhood—from a bohemian enclave, through its transformation into a bustling nightlife district, to its current status as a gentrified area marked by rising rents, luxury apartments, and the erosion of its once-vibrant street life.

This episode's guest is Elizabeth Farelly. Dr Farrelly has spent over 30 years as one of Sydney’s leading public intellectuals and as the Sydney Morning Herald’s principal columnist on urbanisation, planning and governance issues. She is trained in architecture and philosophy and holds a PhD in Urbanism from the University of Sydney.

]]> Josh Blashki, Elizabeth Farelly Buzzsprout-15675934 Sun, 01 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +1000 1184 King's Cross, Architecture, City Planning, Urban Development, Sustainable Design, Landscape Architecture, Infrastructure, Public Spaces, Urban Regeneration, Architectural Innovation, Urban Policy, Smart Cities, Community Design, Environmental Planning 2 full false Docklands, Melbourne 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).

]]> 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).

]]> https://www.australianurban.com.au/ Josh Blashki, Kim Dovey Buzzsprout-14854304 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +1000 1784 Docklands, Melbourne, Architecture, City Planning, Urban Development, Sustainable Design, Landscape Architecture, Infrastructure, Public Spaces, Urban Regeneration, Architectural Innovation, Urban Policy, Smart Cities, Community Design 1 1 full false