READ: Are you interested in finding good books on city planning, city-building and urbanism? Did you know that years ago I started the hashtag #UrbanismBookClub, and I and many others have been using it to promote good books? Post your own, “browse” the hashtag & spread the word!

Wonderful The Sydney Morning Herald story celebrating Philip Thalis’ service to Sydney and recent AIA Gold medal win. Not only a strong advocate for #publicsydney and activist against egregious overdevelopment but a wise and generous counsel to many. Be more like Phil 👍🏼

Happy Mother’s Day to all the beautiful Mums of kids with additional needs 💐 forever advocating for our beautiful kids ♥️ love and hugs to you all 🌺🦋

Congratulations Yasmina Bonnet and the Millers Point RAG on Marrinawi Cove swimming campaign receding the heritage award for advocacy!

Tix available for the Millers Point Songbook, held at Garrison Church until 28 May👇🏼24 spirited songs exploring history of our storied neighbourhood. 50 years on from Battle of the Rocks, fight to protect Sydney’s heritage continues✊🏼#dontblocktherocks events.humanitix.com/the-millers-po…

This upcoming 12th June CityTalk at Sydney Town Hall: Making space for culture looks fabulous! Register for free tix below👇 whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/citytal… via City of Sydney

Thank you National Trust (NSW) for recognizing MPCRAG with 2024 heritage award for advocacy. Re-energised to continue our fight against travesty which is Central Barangaroo. It ain’t over until Minister makes his determination #dontblocktherocks #heritagematters #sydneydeservesbetter

Bravo Worth noting that the best thing at Barangaroo - the swimming place at Marrinawi Cove - has come about due to community action, as opposed to developer fiat…

Hi Rachel, sorry I missed this. Not sure if I’ve seen a single “all in one” book on better city-making, but the closest thing may be Walkable City Rules by my friend Jeff Speck from Island Press. You can also explore the hashtag #UrbanismBookClub for lots of great books.

Sydney's cherished Observatory Hill at risk of losing iconic historic views to proposed Central Barangaroo luxury apartments, some 500sqm in size. Public land for private gain in a housing crisis. #SavePublicSydney

Successful advocacy campaigns are only achievable via the support of many. Grateful for National Trust (NSW) recognition of Marrinawi Cove swimming campaign.Thank you Alex Greenwich MP Rob Stokes MP for turning our vision into reality; INSW+Placemaking NSW for working with our community.

Previous Gvt. shamefully displaced vulnerable + sold entire High St, Millers Point in blocks of 4 workers cottages on one title (2 up,2 down). Who could afford but investors? Now Airbnb or vacant. Bring on a vacancy tax. smh.com.au/national/nsw/t…

‘Show is a love letter to harbour master’. Loved this story on painter and Sydney Harbour advocate Peter Kingston in this week’s The Sydney Morning Herald. Thank you Helen Pitt

Girls in the Windows, 1960. This iconic photograph shows 43 women in colorful clothing posing in 41 windows of a condemned brownstone building in Manhattan. It was the summer of 1960, and photographer Ormond Gigli was working in his studio on 58th Street, across the street from

#heritagematters Please don’t tar conservation advocacy with the Nimby brush.

All the best, Clover Moore AO🍀. You have my vote 🗳️ Sydney needs you💖

Social housing in Paris Beautifully crafted stone exteriors, light and airy interiors Raphael Gabrion Architect + Mecobat

Remember, when it comes to the actual likelihood that a vehicle crash will occur at all, AND whether the consequences of a crash are serious, or even deadly, or not, speed is ALWAYS a factor. Including when the legal speed limits are currently too high. #SpeedKills #VisionZero

ABC Board seeks new Managing Director to implements its vision to be “an essential part of daily life for all Australians” through valued independent services.” Question? How can you implement this vision when the ABC has been defunded since 2014 with 41% loss of local content?

Wonderful news! #heritagematters nsw.gov.au/departments-an…