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    REGEN WEST

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    Dr Dominique Hes is the Zero Building Carbon Lead at the City of Melbourne. Dominique mixes theory and thinking, with doing and testing to discover how we can best contribute to the well-being and thriving of place, people and planet.

    The power of celebration in building stronger communities – Techno Park offers a regenerative spark!

    In these challenging times, when cost-of-living pressures, rising violence, political divisiveness, and climate uncertainty weigh heavily on our minds, the importance of coming together as a community has never been more crucial. Celebrating through food, music, theatre, dance, and decoration creates powerful connections, fosters a sense of belonging, and deepens our attachment to the places we call home.

    Techno Park offers a regenerative spark!

    What if, instead of being a ‘problem place’ full of danger and risk, Techno Park becomes a place of regeneration, addressing the issues of housing affordability and cost of living, while offering a sustainable, energy-positive future?

    Newport Quarries –A lesson in how to lose friends and annoy people

    The history of the former Newport Quarries provides a key lesson about the importance of involving community in planning developments to ensure they feel a sense of agency in decision making processes.

    Sharing backyard gardens; turning neighbourhoods into agrihoods with food for everyone

    What if there is a way we can all enjoy our gardens, share the work, and build a stronger, more resilient community? 

    Regenerating the West; A tale of two workshops 

    Two community workshops held over the past month, focused on revitalising areas of the inner west. Both were part of the National Sustainability Festival.