Green Urbanism

Dec
12
December Newsletter: Rethinking Greens strategy, critiquing 'big government' statism, an interview with Remah Naji, a new hip-hop track + comments on the Victoria Park Olympics proposal

December Newsletter: Rethinking Greens strategy, critiquing 'big government' statism, an interview with Remah Naji, a new hip-hop track + comments on the Victoria Park Olympics proposal

Dear friends, I've finally hit 'Publish' on what I consider to be one of the most
6 min read
Nov
18
7 years as a local politician turned me off ‘big government’ – but there are other alternatives to neoliberal capitalism

7 years as a local politician turned me off ‘big government’ – but there are other alternatives to neoliberal capitalism

There are big differences between centrally-administered public services, and localised, non-profit community-controlled services
15 min read
Nov
17
The inefficiencies of centralised administration and service provision: 3 local council case studies

The inefficiencies of centralised administration and service provision: 3 local council case studies

Part of a broader conversation unpacking the limits of statism
8 min read
Nov
06
November Newsletter: Washing up after the state election + an under-the-radar Sunshine Coast snorkelling destination

November Newsletter: Washing up after the state election + an under-the-radar Sunshine Coast snorkelling destination

Dear friends, Well it's looking like Donald Trump may have won the US presidential election. Personally I'
6 min read
Nov
05
Budget snorkelling in SE QLD: It was right there all along... Discovering Caloundra’s boat ramp reef

Budget snorkelling in SE QLD: It was right there all along... Discovering Caloundra’s boat ramp reef

How often do you visit Kings Beach? Did you know about the little coral reef just past the swimming pool?
12 min read
Oct
15

October Newsletter: Burning down real estate agencies, reflections on activism successes, Labor copying Greens policies, and the youth crime scare campaign

Hi everyone, Here's a quick update to share some of my recent writing with ya. I haven'
4 min read
Sep
18
“What’s the point of protesting? You’re not gonna win!” Recent activism successes in Brisbane

“What’s the point of protesting? You’re not gonna win!” Recent activism successes in Brisbane

Yes, activism does work. Here's a bunch of Brissie-based campaigns that achieved at least some of their goals despite initial opposition from the major parties
17 min read
Aug
27
Koalas vs Olympic stadiums, environmentally destructive renewable energy projects, saving cheap old flats, a new revolutionary poem + more

Koalas vs Olympic stadiums, environmentally destructive renewable energy projects, saving cheap old flats, a new revolutionary poem + more

Hi friends, I hope August has been treating you well! For those who didn’t see the news yet, my
4 min read
Aug
12
Save Wallum: A radical struggle against destructive 'development' (Part 2: The politics of resistance)

Save Wallum: A radical struggle against destructive 'development' (Part 2: The politics of resistance)

Development campaigns reveal the power and limitations of different strategic approaches... What if Save Wallum actually won?
19 min read
Aug
04
Saving cheap old flats: Is Sydney’s dwelling retention initiative about to strike a blow against gentrification?

Saving cheap old flats: Is Sydney’s dwelling retention initiative about to strike a blow against gentrification?

If 'increasing supply' is the goal, why should councils approve redevelopments that reduce the number of homes?
8 min read