“Asia is going to be the powerhouse of the future…” Harold Holt, Prime Minister of Australia, 16 December 1967 – the day before he drowned. It’s a bit late for spoiler alerts when talking about Asia’s tremendous business opportunities. More than five decades ago, Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt told his British counterpart, Harold McMillan, that “…the […]
The Powerhouse has appointed writer and editor Stephen Todd as the creative director of Sydney Design Week 2020. Todd will draw on his specialised expertise in design to create a dynamic seven-day program directly responding to the design industry. Taking place from 16 to 22 September 2020, Sydney Design Week will refine the previously titled Sydney […]
Arcadis has announced the appointment of Jacqui Banks to its Global Cities Team as city executive Melbourne. Banks is an experienced leader in urban renewal, precincts, place-making, planning, urban design, and building and infrastructure delivery. Most recently Banks played a leading role in the planning and development of the Fisherman’s Bend Urban Renewal Area, Australia’s largest […]
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