Committee for Perth

2024 has been another exciting and important year for Committee for Perth. A big thank you to our members for your continuing support as we advocate and challenge for a bold and ambitious plan to transform Perth into one of the most liveable cities in the world as we head to 2050. Some of our highlights this year include: 🤝🏼 More members than ever, with 130 members across 42 different sectors 💥 Release of the Perth 2050 Report, in collaboration with Scitech, and authored by accredited futurist Dr Ben Hamer 🎤 First Premier’s Address with the Hon Roger Cook MLA 📘 Collaborated with RSM Australia on the Perth Leading Cities report 🌳 Submission to the State Government’s Perth and Peel Urban Greening Strategy with 14 member representatives ❓ Launch of Perth Perception Survey 2024, fifth triennal survey with Ipsos Australia ⛵ First member tour to Rottnest Island/Wadjemup with Rottnest Island Authority Thank you for attending, sharing, and collaborating towards a bigger and bolder ambition for Perth. We look forward to continuing to shape the vision for Perth’s future in 2025. #committeeforperth #perth2050 #shareyourperth #endofyear #yearwrapped

📬 Members, check your inbox! The final edition of Urban Scrawl for the year is here.    This month, we share insights from the Perth 2050 report, looking at it through the eyes of an All Saints' College student and our readiness to meet the demands of the new economy. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/gX_YkAkj In Benchmarking Cities, explore Malmö, Sweden’s third-largest city, and its sustainable urban transformation. Plus don’t miss this month’s guest column by Ruah Community Services CEO Debra Zanella who contributes her thoughts on why safe spaces are essential for a thriving city.   Urban Scrawl is Committee for Perth's member-exclusive monthly newsletter which explores global insights and ideas to inspire new ideas for making Perth one of the world's most liveable cities. #committeforperth #benchmarkingcities #urbanscrawl

What a fabulous evening! On Tuesday night members and friends of Committee for Perth came together to celebrate a fantastic year of collaboration, support and engagement, at the gorgeous Lamont’s Bishops House. Following the launch of the Perth 2050 report in November, we look forward to continuing to shape the vision for Perth’s future in 2025. We’re so grateful to members who very generously donated door prizes, including Black Swan State Theatre Company of WA, Business News, Crown Resorts, Hawaiian, Perth Festival, Gold Corporation - The Perth Mint, Rottnest Island Authority, Scitech, WA Cricket and Western Australian Museum. Congratulations to the lucky winners! Best wishes for the festive season, and here’s to continuing this trajectory in the year ahead! A special thank you to our event host and member Lamont’s. #committeeforperth #perth #shareyourperth #perth2050 #events #perthevents #membership

How much can a city transform in just 15 years? Global urban strategy and design experts, Gehl - Making Cities for People, is pretty impressed by the changes Perth's undergone in the CBD. Since their previous visits in 1994 and 2009, Perth now has signs of vibrancy and “being lived in”, with a growing residential population and a welcome focus towards the Swan River, said Gehl Partner Henriette Vamberg. At City of Perth’s Towards 2036 breakfast event, attended by CEO Paula Rogers, Henriette shared Perth is very close to Jan Gehl’s heart. Gehl has been commissioned by Committee for Perth Silver member City of Perth to measure how the CBD is performing from a Public Space Public Life perspective and provide the City with a masterplan for future growth. The 2009 recommendations were a driving force for the city’s public realm development including Elizabeth Quay and the Perth City Link, plus the recent work on the Perth Riverfront Masterplan. As strong advocates for a plan for the Perth region, we look forward to collaborating and engaging with the masterplan, due next year, which will help guide the city’s future development towards 2036. To read more about the project and links to the original 1994 and 2009 reports and recommendations visit: https://lnkd.in/gfxXMkdu Explore the full article online at: https://lnkd.in/ghMB3gxF Licensed by Copyright Agency. You must not copy this work without permission. #committeeforperth #cityofperth #cityoflight #planforperth

“So many things across Perth that were once unimaginable are now a reality. We are living the change, and we all have a role in its delivery.” Hon Roger Cook MLA delivered our first annual Premier’s Address to Committee for Perth members earlier this week to a packed room, providing an exclusive briefing on the latest Diversify WA update. This is the government’s roadmap for Western Australia’s future and the Premier reported on the work and investment that has happened since it was launched in 2019. You can read the update here: https://lnkd.in/gdNJcxkb The Premier is determined that Perth and WA should develop a more diverse and stable economy, free from the boom/bust cycle, for the benefit of our future generations.    He explained “Arts is crucial to mining, great social community assets are crucial to AUKUS. All these things are interconnected,” emphasising that liveability is essential to attracting and retaining a young and skilled workforce to call Perth and WA home.  Attendees were given greater insights into the work already underway to diversify our economy, with a panel discussion facilitated by CEO Paula Rogers, and involving WA Defence Advocate Philip Spedding. DSC, AM, Tourism Western Australia Chair and WAAPA board member Di Bain, and Synergy (Electricity Generation and Retail Corporation) CEO David Fyfe. Thank you to Commonwealth Bank and Gary McGrath MBA, FAICD. for hosting the first edition of the Premier's Address event series. #Perth2050 #CommitteeforPerth #shareyourperth #diversifyWA #diversifyupdate 

Committee for Perth welcomes new Bronze member Tennis West. Tennis West is Western Australia’s governing body for tennis, and manages all aspects of the sport, from elite player development, to growing participation within the affiliated club network and community. CEO Olivia Birkett says that by joining Committee for Perth presents an opportunity to enhance our collective impact. “I would love to connect, broaden and explore potential partnerships that align with our vision for a revitalised sporting landscape. Together, we can strengthen our case and contribute to the continued growth and vibrancy of our city.” To learn more about our members and membership with Committee for Perth, visit: https://lnkd.in/gMtYcVwQ   Paula Rogers #committeeforperth #membership #shareyourperth #tenniswest

From planning and construction to design and supply, Perth's urban landscape is undergoing rapid change. It was with this focus, we welcomed Emma Williamson, Government Architect Western Australia, at the Urban Insights: Designing Perth’s Urban Evolution event. How can Perth shift from Perth 2.0 to 3.0? In Emma’s words, Perth 3.0 looks like “…a city where people have the right to a home and a city where people feel that they are valued; a city that is vibrant and connected, a city where density and rewilding are happening simultaneously.” Read more about the event in the Business News article here: https://lnkd.in/gTrt8cDB? Thank you to our event host Herbert Smith Freehills. Learn more about Committee for Perth events here: https://lnkd.in/gHuHZ7Ta Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage Paula Rogers #urbaninsights #committeeforperth #governmentarchitect #architect #urbandevelopment

Will Perth be ready for a population of 3.5 million people or more by 2050? Perth needs an ambitious and imaginative plan to set it up for success for future generations – and a genuine commitment to implement it.   The Perth 2050 report, a research initiative led by Committee for Perth and member organisation Scitech, and authored by accredited futurist Dr Ben Hamer, aims to present a clear, evidence-based vision on how the Perth region can adapt to global trends and innovations to thrive in 2050 and beyond.   The Perth 2050 report synthesises insights and voices from more than 1,400 Perth residents, including high school students and industry leaders, and paints a picture of tomorrow. In doing so it has identified ten priorities for the future of Perth:  ◾ Decarbonisation and the desire for sustainability ◾ Urban sprawl and density with identity ◾ Reimagined infrastructure and transport ◾ Housing affordability and availability ◾ Adopting technology while maintaining humanity ◾ Beyond mining and toward economic diversification ◾ Transforming work for the new economy ◾ Skills and educating tomorrow’s workforce ◾ Ageing strong and living well ◾ Building vibrant and inclusive communities   Read the report in full here: https://lnkd.in/gXu59MaT #committeeforperth #perth2050 #futurefocus #decarbonisation #densification #diversification Paula Rogers

Members, the latest edition of Urban Scrawl has landed in your inbox 🎉 This month's issue has been inspired by the Powering Perth: The path to global recognition report, released in collaboration with our member RSM Australia, in October. It's prompted us to ask: how can we tell Perth’s story better? International Inspiration looks at places with slogans, Benchmark Cities explores the futuristic city of Freiburg on the edge of the Black Forest in Germany, and in On The Ground Intel, Tania Hudson, CEO of Chamber of Arts and Culture WA shares lessons we can learn from the River City, Brisbane (Meanjin). Read the RSM Report here: https://lnkd.in/gZzreDCG #committeeforperth #perth #shareyourperth #urbanscrawl #newsletter #membership #subscribe

On Tuesday afternoon, we embarked on a trip to the future as we launched the Perth 2050 report, in partnership with Scitech, hosted at Wesley College. Accredited futurist - and our 2050 tour guide - Dr Ben Hamer gave attendees plenty to think about as he unpacked his analysis of the Perth 2050 survey, from economic diversification and jobs that don’t even exist yet, to increased density and 3D printed construction to tackle the housing crisis. With the population of Perth set to reach 3.5 million by 2050, the challenge will be how Perth keeps its ‘secret sauce’ at the same time as our economy diversifies, adopting new technology and urban density replaces the sprawl. As a future focused organisation, we recognise the importance of hearing the voices from the leaders of tomorrow, with students from Presbyterian Ladies' College, Perth, Wesley College, Perth and All Saints' College shared their inspiring visions for the future. 🔗Read and share the report via: https://lnkd.in/gXu59MaT   #committeeforperth #perth2050 #reseearchreport #advocacy Photo credit: Lewis Payton