Michael Papageorgiou - Planner’s value & Urban acupuncture

Michael Papageorgiou is the Director of an Urban Planning consultancy based in Brisbane. He has 40 years’ experience in the planning industry, including senior executive planning roles in State and Local Government, in both Queensland and Victoria. Michael is a Fellow of the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) and has had an active role in PIA. Michael was the inaugural Planner in Residence at Queensland University of Technology (QUT).

Michael has maintained a great interest in public realm and open space policy and implementation throughout his career. He has been responsible for the planning and delivery of numerous Centre Improvement and Urban Renewal programs and projects, all with a significant public art component in Brisbane, Gold Coast, South Melbourne, St Kilda, and Frankston, as well as in regional areas.

Michael shares:

1. His top career highlights
2. His motivations and drivers as a planner
3. Key opportunities and challenges we are facing in our cities and regions
4. The value that planners bring to improving our cities and regions

I hope you enjoy this chat !