THE PARK AS AN ON-GOING PROCESS

NEW CONCEPTS OF MANAGEMENT AND CO-CREATION

The park is no longer conceived as a static ‘masterplan’ but instead understood as a dynamic and evolving system which requires ongoing care and maintenance. Reconciliation processes encourage designers to work with Traditional Owners in developing parks and squares as practices of co-management and co-creation. This session offers two fresh perspectives on these developments; Julian Raxworthy who will discuss ideas emerging from his recent publication Overgrown: Practices between landscape architecture and gardening and Richard Walley, respected Nyungar artist and Indigenous leader who played a major role in the co-creation of Perth’s Yagan Square.

PRESENTERS

Julian Raxworthy

Dr Julian Raxworthy has taught, researched and practised landscape architecture and urban design in Australia, Europe, the US, South Africa and, currently, in Dubai. He completed his PhD with ATCH (Architecture, Theory, History & Criticism) at the University of Queensland, where his currently Honorary Associate Professor. His book Overgrown: practices between landscape architecture and gardening was published in 2018 by The MIT Press, for which he received a grant from the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts. 

Richard Walley

Dr Richard Walley OAM is a Noongar man of Western Australia. Richard works in his family owned company – Aboriginal Productions and Promotions and is a statesman for Noongar culture and developer of Kaart Koort Waarnkiny and Aboriginal Engagement Strategy. Richard continues to push boundaries, whilst always focussing on the bigger ‘community’ picture.