Kyra Lomas Q & A
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1. What is the big issue you’d like to be able to solve? ‍

The vacancy and dilapidation of heritage buildings. Particularly in relation to the unused upper floors of our inner-city heritage places and other large-scale public buildings. For me, this is all about raising awareness of the value of historic places and conveying to people that heritage buildings are full of unique and inspiring opportunities - not just constraints.

2. What’s the most exciting place you’ve been to?

My travels have taken me to some exceptional historic towns, cities and buildings around the world but I equally love some of our local places with interesting and varied pasts. My work affords me exclusive access to places in Perth that aren’t typically open for public visitation, such as the South Fremantle Power Station and some beautiful private homes.

3. What is your unique x-factor?

I enjoy learning and sharing knowledge with others. Being a mentor and also a mentee is important to me, which I believe makes me better at what I do through two-way dialogue, challenging of ideas and also through keeping an open mind.

4. Describe your day-to-day role?

As a heritage architect I work with clients to develop scopes of work and documentation to enable them to conserve and adapt their significant places for ongoing and new uses. I am often on site investigating existing conditions and administering building contracts as their visions for their place comes to life.

5. Your outlook for 2024

I’d like to buy a house, but I’m a millennial who enjoys travel, food and wine, so wish me luck. In all seriousness, there are some very exciting and impactful heritage projects being delivered this year that I am looking forward to being a part of.

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George Ashton Q & A
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1. What is the big issue you’d like to be able to solve? ‍

Delivering a sustainable housing supply that provides equitable access to secure housing for all people, in areas with access to supporting education, healthcare and community services.

2. What’s the most exciting place you’ve been to?‍

The island of Crete. Fascinating history mixed with great culture, food, mountains and beaches.

3. What is your unique x-factor? ‍

Adaptability in comprehending complex information and diverse stakeholder interests, allowing me to problem solve across a range of planning projects and to present information in a clear, accessible manner.

4. Describe your day-to-day role? ‍

Navigating regulatory processes to realise value for our clients and support delivery of their diverse range of projects.

5. Your outlook for 2024‍

Continued population growth driving the need for additional housing supply, with planning policy increasingly aligned to support housing delivery.

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Alyssa Shanks Q & A
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1. What is the big issue you’d like to be able to solve? ‍

Working towards developments which are inclusive and providing the best possible outcome for the City whilst combating future challenges within planning.

2. What’s the most exciting place you’ve been to?

The most exciting place I have been to would be Japan. The people, culture and food it is a whole different experience, and it is amazing! It was fantastic to gain an international perspective on their planning system compared to WA’s.

3. What is your unique x-factor?

The ability to confidently speak with clients and colleagues, as well as work closely with my team to produce the best outcome for a project.

4. Describe your day-to-day role?

Assisting my talented team with managing their projects, whilst building my own knowledge and skills of the planning world.

5. Your outlook for 2024

Can’t wait to see what amazing new projects I will be working on and new exceptional clients I will be working with in 2024.