186. Graffiti, Governance and the City: A Conversation with Dr Cameron McAuliffe_PX
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This episode features a conversation with Dr Cameron McAuliffe about the cultural politics of graffiti and street art in urban environments.
In this episode of PlanningxChange (PX134), we sit down with Dr Cameron McAuliffe, Senior Lecturer in Human Geography & Urban Studies at Western Sydney University. Cameron has written widely on the cultural politics of graffiti and street art, and has advised public authorities on how cities can approach the governance of these highly visible—and often contested—forms of expression. Our conversation explores: * The social meaning of graffiti in contemporary cities * How governments attempt to balance regulation, creativity, and community values * The role of planning and urban management in shaping the street art landscape * International perspectives on graffiti and what Sydney’s experience can teach other cities Cameron offers both scholarly insight and practical reflections from his advisory work with councils and state agencies. For planners, urban designers, and anyone interested in the cultural life of cities, this episode sheds light on a subject that provokes strong reactions but also opens up new ways of thinking about public space. In Podcast extra / Culture corner Cameron recommends the Vivid Festival in Sydney, a celebration of light, music, and creative culture that…
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