PlanningxChange 133: Five Decades in City Planning : A conversation with Peter O'Leary
PlanningXChange26 Heinä 2025

PlanningxChange 133: Five Decades in City Planning : A conversation with Peter O'Leary

In this episode of PlanningXchange, we speak with Peter O’Leary, whose planning career spans an impressive five decades. Peter began his journey in the mid-1970s as a cadet in local government, rising through the ranks to senior management. He later moved into the private sector before serving over 11 years as a Tribunal Member at VCAT, where he presided over a broad range of planning matters. Following his time on the bench, Peter returned to consultancy, specialising in mediation and dispute resolution. We explore each phase of his remarkable career, drawing on his insights into what makes an effective advocate, a fair and capable decision-maker, and a resilient professional. Peter offers thoughtful guidance for planners at every stage—whether just starting out, navigating mid-career, or reflecting on a lifetime of service. Few reach the milestone of 50 years in the profession—fewer still with such breadth of experience. This is a generous and candid conversation with a true planner’s planner. In Culture Corner / Podcast Extra: * Peter recommends The Incredible Life of Hubert Wilkins: Australia’s Greatest Explorer – Wikipedia – and the documentary Maya and the Wave – mayaandthewave.com. * Jess suggests attending professional conferences for inspiration and renewal. * Pete offers a couple of classic comforts: hot water bottles on cold nights and the contemplative beauty of Evensong at church. Podcast released 26 July 2025

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PlanningxChange 143 : Place and Longevity - Blue Zones with Marcus Pearce

PlanningxChange 143 : Place and Longevity - Blue Zones with Marcus Pearce

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PlanningxChange 142: Turning Litter into Play: Spogomi

PlanningxChange 142: Turning Litter into Play: Spogomi

This episode explores spogomi, the Japanese-born idea that reimagines litter collection as a competitive, team-based sport, transforming one of the least appealing aspects of urban life into something...

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PlanningxChange 141 with Jared Jones, Californian Housing Producer

PlanningxChange 141 with Jared Jones, Californian Housing Producer

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PlanningxChange 140 : PlanningxChange - the year ahead and current topics

PlanningxChange 140 : PlanningxChange - the year ahead and current topics

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PlanningxChange 139: Driverless Cars: What Do They Mean for Cities and Society?

PlanningxChange 139: Driverless Cars: What Do They Mean for Cities and Society?

Driverless and autonomous vehicles are moving steadily from concept to reality, raising important questions for cities, streets and planning systems. While the technology is often framed as a transpor...

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PlanningxChange 138. Agritourism, Regulation and Risk: Insights from 'Old Mission' with Mary Reilly

PlanningxChange 138. Agritourism, Regulation and Risk: Insights from 'Old Mission' with Mary Reilly

In this episode of PlanningxChange, Jess and Peter speak with Mary Reilly, a planner and educator with deep experience in rural land-use issues. Mary helps us unpack the widely discussed Old Mission c...

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PlanningxChange 137: Architecture & Place Making in Vietnam with Olivier Souquet (DE-SO Asia)

PlanningxChange 137: Architecture & Place Making in Vietnam with Olivier Souquet (DE-SO Asia)

In this episode, PlanningxChange travels to Vietnam to speak with Olivier Souquet, French architect and co-founder of DE-SO Asia, a Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)-based design studio renowned for projects ...

5 Marras 202550min

PlanningxChange 136: Promoting great Retirement Living with Daniel Gannon

PlanningxChange 136: Promoting great Retirement Living with Daniel Gannon

In this episode of PlanningxChange, Jess and Peter speak with Daniel Gannon, Executive Director of the Retirement Living Council of Australia.
Daniel brings nearly two decades of experience across adv...

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