Streets for People talk with Lee Waters
Lee Waters speaking at Streets for People talk at Sydney Town Hall, August 2024.
Lee Waters, renowned for his pivotal role as former Deputy Climate Change and Transport Minister in the Welsh Government is visiting Australia and will be hosted by Better Streets in Sydney and Melbourne.
Lee will share his journey of implementing 30 km/h (20 mph) as the default urban speed limit across Wales. His experiences and challenges in driving transformative change towards achieving the Paris climate targets promise to offer invaluable lessons in policy and leadership.
This is a unique opportunity for advocates and community members alike to delve into the intersection of policy and effective governance.
Sydney Registration details
Lee Walers will be joined by Rob Stokes, former NSW Minister for Cities, Planning and Public spaces , Transport and Infrastructure, alongside Lord Mayor of the City of Sydney, Clover Moore AO.
Following a keynote address from Lee, he will be joined onstage by Rob Stokes and the Lord Mayor Clover Moore for a fireside chat. Together, they will explore the complexities of reducing urban speeds and discuss how community engagement can build crucial social acceptance for such initiatives.
Date and Time: Thursday, August 15 · 6 - 7:30pm AEST
Location: Sydney Town Hall
Registration link: register here
This event is being held in collaboration with Committee for Sydney, AITPM, City of Sydney, WalkSydney and the Henry Halloran Research Trust.
Melbourne Registration details
Following a keynote address from Lee, he will be joined by moderator Julian O'Shea and guests Lauren Pearson, Ben Rossiter and Sophie Wade for a chat and then Q&A. Together, they will explore the complexities of reducing urban speeds and discuss how Yarra's pioneering 30 km/h zone can grow across Melbourne.
Date and time: Wed 28th Aug 2024, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm AEST
Location: The Provincial Hotel
299 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
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Registration link: register here
