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The City We Make (Festival of Urbanism)

Name: The City We Make (Festival of Urbanism)
Start: 2026-10-02
End: 2026-10-02
Location: Lismore

The City We Make is a free public panel discussion in Lismore held as part of the 2026 Festival of Urbanism. The session invites artists, designers, and community leaders to discuss how creative strategies can help navigate climate change and economic transitions while shaping the region’s future.

Date: Oct 2, 2026
Location: Lismore
Status: Upcoming

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Event summary

Highlights

Panel discussion exploring Lismore's future through creative and cultural lenses
Held at The Joinery, a venue featuring flood-responsive civic infrastructure
Collaboration between Arts Northern Rivers, Living Lab Northern Rivers, and NORPA
Features diverse speakers including Bundjalung Elder Mark Cora

Taking place at The Joinery, the event focuses on the role of cultural practitioners and communities in the early stages of urban planning. It aims to look toward the year 2050, considering how Lismore can evolve through disruption and renewal. The venue itself serves as a practical example of the discussion, featuring a flood-responsive design adapted for future environmental conditions.

The panel features a wide range of voices including Bundjalung Elder and artist Mark Cora, alongside experts in placemaking and climate action. The event is co-presented by Arts Northern Rivers, Living Lab Northern Rivers, and NORPA. Although attendance is free, participants must register in advance through the Humanitix booking platform.

Practical details

Location described by the source: The Joinery; timesnewsgroup.com.au
Area for browsing nearby events: Lismore

Organizer — source statement: It is being presented by Arts Northern Rivers, Living Lab Northern Rivers and NORPA; timesnewsgroup.com.au

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.