The Better Cities Initiative, partnering with NewDemocracy, is hosting a public forum to discuss the planning of the Northern Beaches LGA. All are welcome but registration is essential. Head to the link in our bio to register your attendance events.humanitix.com/what-s-next-fo…

A final reminder for our public forum on planning Waverley LGA, this Thursday 13th Feb at the Bondi Pavillion. A program of eight speakers will discuss how we can balance density and affordability against ecology and nature. events.humanitix.com/what-s-next-fo…

Introducing 4 of 8 speakers at our upcoming public forum on planning in the Northern Beaches on Feb 26th: •Jacqui Scruby •Michelle Washington •Nick McDonald •John Brockhoff Tickets are free. Head to the link below to secure your spot today! events.humanitix.com/what-s-next-fo…

A snapshot of last night’s public forum discussing the planning of Waverley LGA. Have a read! bettercities.org.au/blog/a-snapsho…

Introducing 4 more of the 8 speakers at our upcoming public forum on the planning of the Northern Beaches LGA on February 26th. •Dominique Broomfield •Angus Gordon •Liam Carroll •Iain Walker Tickets are free but registration is essential. events.humanitix.com/what-s-next-fo…

Dolly Oladini came to our public forum in Bondi last week to discuss the planning future of Waverley. Have a listen to what she had to say about the event. And don't miss our next public forum on the Northern Beaches, next Wednesday 26th February. events.humanitix.com/what-s-next-fo…

Your voice is critical! Come use it at our next public forum on the Northern Beaches on Wednesday 26th February to discuss planning issues including density, walkability, affordability and rates and how a Citizens' Assembly could help resolve them. …ettercitiesinitiative.squarespace.com/config/marketi…

Our public forums are the first step in the process of creating better cities. Here's what to expect and why you should come along. This week we're hosting a public forum in Mona Vale to discuss the planning future of the Northern Beaches LGA. events.humanitix.com/what-s-next-fo…

A final reminder that WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE NORTHERN BEACHES? is happening tomorrow! Eight speakers will offer their views on issues including density, walkability, affordability and rates. Moderated by Wendy Harmer and followed by a Q&A. events.humanitix.com/what-s-next-fo…

A snapshot from last night’s public forum discussing the planning of the Northern Beaches LGA. As The Better Cities founder Elizabeth Farrelly commented, the forum made it clear that locals want to be part of the solution. bettercities.org.au/blog/a-recap-o…

This time last week we hosted a public forum on the Northern Beaches to discuss the LGA's planning challenges and how citizen-led approaches offer a pathway for building consensus and delivering better outcomes. Here's what some of the attendees and speakers had to say about it.

Building momentum for cultural change. Here's a recap of some media coverage from our recent events.

We love to see you all at our public forums—they are designed for citizens to have a say, after all—but it's always encouraging to see councillors show up as well. Hear what Sue Heins, Mayor of the Northern Beaches, had to say about our forum at Mona Vale.

Things you are likely to hear at our public forums... bettercities.org.au/contact-us-1

Our recent public forum on the Northern Beaches has the neighbourhood talking. The Tawny Frogmouth published an op-ed on citizens’ assemblies which elicited this response from Seaforth resident Marion Haas. This is what we mean by citizen empowerment and participation!

Citizen Assemblies for South Australia (CAfSA) has organised a national conference in Adelaide next month that we recommend to anyone interested in deliberative democracy. An unmissable day of bold ideas and fresh thinking about the future of democracy. bettercities.org.au/blog/p3izw6jj2…

An unmissable day of bold ideas, honest conversations, and fresh thinking about the future of democracy. Saturday, 14 June 8:30am - 5pm Woodville Town Hall @ Woodville South, Australia Register now! events.humanitix.com/citizen-assemb…

Join leading thinkers and practitioners in Adelaide on June 14 at a national conference on how citizens’ assemblies can inspire new confidence in our democracy. This could transform your idea of what real democracy could be. events.humanitix.com/citizen-assemb…

Listen to Jay Weatherill share his thoughts on deliberative democracy in the lead-up to next week’s national conference, “Citizens’ Assemblies – Policy Without Politics,” hosted by Citizens’ Assemblies for South Australia. bettercities.org.au/blog/jay-weath…

Tune in to Big Ideas and listen to "The Place for Citizens Assemblies in Australia": a conversation with former SA Premier Jay Weatherill, economist Nicholas Gruen, former federal Minister Simon Birmingham, and chair Dr Elizabeth Farrelly from The Better Cities Initiative.