Episode 77 They Built This City with Claire Middleton

When thinking about the history of your local neighbourhood or noticing the changes in infrastructure, we may wonder who gets to decide as to the nature and character of where we live. It must be a complex task with lots of voices and opinions in the mix, trying to please a wide variety of residents, business owners and other folk. Claire Middleton spent most of her career as a town planner and has had a major influence in the development of a number of suburbs and cities. In this episode, we talk about how she got into this line of work, what are the main factors that need to be considered in designing a town and the importance of listening to the community. I hope you enjoy our conversation.