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Episode 36: The Leadership Series - Sunshine Coast Council Jun 23, 2019

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This is the first of many in a 'Leadership Series' of interviews, as we check-in on our 2018 Australian Smart Cities Awards program winners, starting with Sunshine Coast Council in Queensland. At the 2018 awards Sunshine Coast Council picked up four awards, in the categories of Digital City Services, Regional Leadership and Smart City of the Year. Michael Whereat, Smart Cities Lead for the Council also picked up Local Government Leader. In this episode we chat with Michael on what's been happening since last year, and what's on the horizon for this smart cities stalwart.

Episode 35: Regional Giants in Smart Cities, The Rockhampton Story Jun 10, 2019

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With a Smart Cities Plan approved in 2015, Rockhampton Regional Council has been on the smart cities journey longer than most in Australia. This regional city in Queensland has used technology and data strategies to spark an economic development agenda that has supported its diverse economy - from mining and agriculture to education and tourism. In this episode we hear from Rockhampton's Manager of Corporate and Technology Drew Stevenson, as he takes us back to those early smart cities beginnings in 2015 and shares whats next for the coming year and into 2020.

Episode 34: Among the 100 Smart Cities, The City of Pune leads India's surge Jun 10, 2019

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In this episode we are joined by Dr. Rajendra Jagtap, the CEO of Pune Smart City Development Corporation in India, to check-in on how the city is advancing as part of the nations 100 Smart Cities Mission. Whilst the audio is not the best, we do get to have an extensive conversation with Dr Jagtap that covered a range of issues form governance, infrastructure investment, key technology projects and what's next for the leadership city.

Episode 33: But first, Sustainability. The City of Portland's Smart City PDX Program May 13, 2019

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In this episode we head to the Pacific North West of the United States, and join Kevin Martin as he takes us on a journey of how the City of Portland (Oregon) has transitioned from smart growth pioneer and green city stalwart, to smart cities leader. We cover issues that matter - social equity, wellbeing and liveablity - and how smart cities technology and data investments are supporting these outcomes.

Episode 32: In Data, We Trust. Zac Bookman on Modern Governments and Transparency May 06, 2019

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In this episode we talk with Zac Bookman (Co-Founder & CEO of OpenGov), unpacking the idea of modern government and the role transparency, accountability and data plays in building trust with the community. If oil is the new oil, is transparency our new currency? Zac shares the role of open budgeting in building a modern government and as result, trust with the community.

Episode 31: The PropTech Project, with Kylie Davis from Real Content May 05, 2019

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In this episode of the PropTech Project series we talk with Kylie Davis (Head of Policy at Real Estate Institute of New South Wales, CEO at Real Content and Co-Founder at HomePrezzo), we track the PropTech journey from its early real estate days to its innovative and diverse agenda today.

Episode 30: The PropTech Project, with Chungha Cha from Re-Imagining Cities Foundation May 05, 2019

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In this episode of the PropTech Project series we talk with Chungha Cha (Co-Founder and Chair of Re-Imagining Cities Foundation), a global smart cities leader with over 30 years experience in finance, real estate and green buildings. As a relentless advocate for PropTech as a platform for smarter, sustainable cities, Cha shares views on PropTech from a global perspective.

Episode 29: The PropTech Project, with Jessica Christiansen-Franks from Neighbourlytics May 05, 2019

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In this episode of the PropTech Project series we talk with Jessica Christiansen-Franks (Co-Founder & CEO of Neighbourlytics), who is part of the team behind one of Australia's leading PropTech start-up's. In this interview with Jessica we explore the world of PropTech though the lens of start-up's, but also established property companies. The conversation also covers the important issue around PropTech for purpose.

Episode 28: The PropTech Project, with Paul Bailey from Lendlease May 05, 2019

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In this episode of the PropTech Project series we talk with Paul Bailey (Consulting Manager at Lendlease Technology). In his role as Lead for global PropTech for one of the worlds largest property companies, Paul takes us on a journey around property technology past, present and evolving.

Episode 27: The PropTech Project, with Julia Suh from Paper Plain May 05, 2019

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In this episode of the PropTech Project series we talk with Julia Suh (Founder & Director of Small Shift, and Founder & CEO of Paper Plain), diving deep into a PropTech start up's perspective of the concept. As an urban strategist and social entrepreneur, and now PropTech start-up Founder, Julia brings some fresh and insightful views to the idea of PropTech for purpose.

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