The UNSW Cities Institute has appointed a group of experts to further its practice-based research, education, and advocacy work for the future of healthy cities.
The new External Advisory Committee (EAC), which met for the first time last month, assembles experience from across the private and public sectors, including former government ministers, current local government CEOs and industry leaders.
UNSW Cities Institute director Professor Peter Poulet said the committee’s diverse breadth of expertise and perspectives will inform and amplify the Institute’s work.
“I’m delighted and honoured such a distinguished group of experts has agreed to assist us as ideas brokers for the future of cities in the Asia Pacific,” Poulet said.
“This group’s compelling mix of government and industry experience will guide us as we combine with UNSW’s depth and excellence across all disciplines to provide pragmatic plans of action for the future health of our urban environments.”
Members of the EAC include: Verity Firth, vice president Societal Impact & Engagement, UNSW; Katie Stevenson, NSW executive director, Property Council of Australia and; Rob Stokes, industry Professor ESG, Macquarie University.