May152019
Some Development Plans include provisions that seek to protect specific views. But they are not always as clear as they could be about what constitutes the views being protected. We have recently been involved in an ERD Court hearing where the primary focus was whether a proposed development in North Adelaide would have an unreasonable […]
May072019
Unlike much of suburban Adelaide, Glenelg has traditionally embraced apartment living. Its coastal setting, access to recreational facilities, bustling retail strip and easy access to the city via tram and bus, have made it a popular place to live. This is set to continue via the 2017 Ministerial DPA which increases opportunities for higher density […]
Apr242019
Space is at a premium in many Melbourne neighbourhoods characterised by highly urbanised, cheek-by-jowl buildings. Heritage is also a significant component of inner Melbourne’s attractiveness that provides an additional layer of complexity when undertaking development. Design excellence is required to deliver outcomes that are sensitive to existing heritage fabric, responds to the physical constraints of […]
Apr242019
Special thanks to all those who sponsored the building materials for Grazio and Marcus’ construction efforts in Cambodia recently. Habitat for Humanity mobilises families, volunteers and corporate partners to build housing for low-incomes households across the world. They believe that a decent home provides an important foundation for families to be healthier, happier and more […]
Apr022019
URPS, in association with ASPECT Studios, is delighted to be working with the community to create Glenthorne National Park. This is a fantastic opportunity to preserve and revitalise a large open space area in Adelaide’s southern suburbs, turning it into a thriving environmental and recreational precinct. The proposed park will cover more than 1,500 hectares […]
Mar182019
URPS is a dynamic and diverse firm of urban and regional planners with offices in Adelaide and Melbourne. We are focused on shaping great communities and offer a professional and positive workplace environment along with a supportive, team-oriented culture. We pride ourselves on exceptional client service and excellence in the quality of advice we deliver. […]
Mar152019
URPS works hard to ensure that people can breathe easy with information about things that directly impact them. The Gawler Place Upgrade is a great example of how information has become vital to the success of a project so that key stakeholders know what is going on when. The City of Adelaide is undertaking significant […]
Mar052019
Tyler has an acquired brain injury. A fall from his bike when he was twelve years old – no helmet. He wants to tell his story because he knows it will help others. We met Tyler at the Youth Disability Inclusion Forum in August 2018, hosted by the City of Salisbury and Julia Farr Youth. […]
Feb212019
We are very excited to welcome Edoardo Rosso to URPS. Edoardo has a PhD in social sciences (Social Geography) and extensive experience in research and aged care. He has worked with UniSA, as well as aged care providers ECH Inc. and Helping Hand Aged Care. As a Research Fellow in the Division of Health Sciences […]
Nov142018
It’s not every day that we celebrate the elevation of one of our own to Life Fellow of the Planning Institute of Australia. Today is such a day with Angela Hazebroek receiving this honour at the PIA SA Awards for Excellence 2018. Angela’s achievements as a planner are almost too long to list, but we’ve […]