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                    Melbourne Design Review Panel

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                    Design review is an effective way to raise the design quality of the built environment.

                    The Melbourne Design Review Panel (MDRP) is an expert group who provide independent design advice on significant projects.

                    ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​In October 2021, the City of Melbourne launched a 12-month pilot program for a Melbourne Design Review Panel. The Melbourne Design Review Panel advises the  City of Melbourne on ways to improve the quality of new developments and city shaping projects. 

                    The panel is made up of experts from the fields of architecture, landscape architecture and urban design.  

                    Become a member of the Melbourne Design Review Panel
                    If you're a design expert who is committed to elevating the design quality of Melbourne’s built environment, apply to be a member of the Melbourne Design Review Panel today. Applications close 5pm 12 May.

                    Additional panel members can be called in to provide technical expertise on topics such as  heritage, sustainability and environmental design, development feasibility and Aboriginal cultural heritage. ​​​​​​

                    Chair

                    • Evan Counsel, General Manager, Strategy, Planning and Climate Change​

                    Deputy Chair

                    • Jocelyn Chiew, Director, City Design

                    The full list of current Panel members are as follows:  

                    Expert members 

                    • Ann Lau
                    • Alison Potter
                    • Craig Tan
                    • Professor Donald Bates
                    • James Legge
                    • Jeremy McLeod 
                    • Julian Kosloff
                    • Dr Louise Wright
                    • Professor Mark Jacques
                    • Marika Neustupny
                    • Matthew Mackay
                    • Minnie Cade
                    • Adjunct Professor Shelley Penn AM
                    • Professor Shane Murray
                    • Simone Bliss
                    • Vanessa Bird

                    Technical ​Experts 
                    • Anne-Marie Pisani - Indigenous Engagement
                    • Anna Peters - Development Feasibilities
                    • Gavin Ashley - Sustainability
                    • Jim Gard’ner - Heritage
                    • Johanna Trickett - Sustainability
                    • Kate Gray - Heritage
                    • Michael Frazzetto - Contextual Design
                    • Sarah Slattery - Development Feasibilities
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