Blueprints and Beyond: Innovators taking unconventional paths!

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Going beyond the traditional route for architects and urban planners, hear from panelists who are doing something different in the industry!

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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/supa.uoa/" title="https://www.facebook.com/supa.uoa/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Students of Urban Planning and Architecture</a> (SUPA) and <a href="https://www.velocity.auckland.ac.nz/" title="https://www.velocity.auckland.ac.nz/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Velocity</a> are excited to host this panel discussion with innovators who have a background in architecture, urban planning and design! These innovators have gone outside the traditional route and done something a bit different with their careers. Come along to hear their insights on how they started their journeys and why it's so important to have innovation in these industries. Pizza will be provided and the event is open to everyone to attend. We look forward to seeing you there! Guest Speakers: Zoë Avery<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/zo%C3%AB-avery-76543927/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/zo%C3%AB-avery-76543927/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Zoë Avery</a> is an urbanist passionate about urban design, planning, and the environment. She is the Co-Founder and Chair of Design for Nature Earth, Director at The Urbanist, and Associate Director of Design (Urban Planning) at the University of Auckland. With over twenty years of experience, Zoë focuses on sustainability in policy and development, from small projects to large-scale masterplanning. She is committed to creating sustainable urban environments and addressing contemporary issues like climate change, health, and equality. Bobby Shen<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyshen/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyshen/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bobby Shen</a> is an elected member of the Puketāpapa Local Board of Auckland Council, representing the Mt Roskill area. He holds a degree in Architectural Studies from the University of Auckland and has extensive experience in architectural design, focusing on commercial and industrial buildings. Bobby is passionate about urban design, planning, and sustainability. He works in the property sector to promote sustainable practices and decarbonization. Additionally, he serves as an assessor for a Sustainable Real Estate course at the University of Cambridge. Bobby is dedicated to empowering communities and driving positive change. About SUPA<a href="https://www.facebook.com/supa.uoa/" title="https://www.facebook.com/supa.uoa/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Students of Urban Planning and Architecture (SUPA)</a> is a collective that enables students within the School of Architecture and Planning to thrive during their time at the University of Auckland. They provide a hub for both young planners and architects that creates a widespread community within the current cohort and beyond, through showcasing the great talents of their members. Students can thrive socially and academically through the events and support provided by the SUPA team while gaining a crucial link to the wide variety of school and industry events, enabling students to gain a greater level of involvement in their field and in the city we live in. About Velocity<a href="https://www.velocity.auckland.ac.nz/" title="https://www.velocity.auckland.ac.nz/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Velocity</a> is New Zealand’s leading university entrepreneurship development programme, free to all current students and staff at the University of Auckland. Velocity involves a year-long schedule of talks, workshops, events, and competitions with substantial prizes. You can pick and choose which parts of Velocity you want to take part in. Find us at Unleash Space:

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