U21 Graduate Conference – Field Trips
Sustainable Cities for the Future - 29 November - 6 December 2009
Melbourne CBD
Melbourne 's CBD allows us to showcase issues around the planning, architecture and landscapes of a city with strong heritage values that continues to develop into a modern, sustainable city. The trip includes an indigenous perspective and lunch in Chinatown .
Melbourne 's Urban Fringes
This trip will highlight some of the challenges and responses to sustainability occurring at the urban fringe, and will include a visit to Healesville sanctuary , a world-renowned wildlife park with a fantastic collection of Austral ian native birds and animals.
Brisbane 's River precinct
Travel from the University to the welcome reception at the base of the Kangaroo Point Cliffs by Riverlife .
Brisbane's Art Galleries
How can art help us understand issues around the sustainability of cities? This trip includes a tour of the Queensland Performing Arts Centre , Museum of Brisbane , Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art & the State Library of Queensland .
For further information or help please contact Dave Kendal at u21-conference@unimelb.edu.au
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