tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-944269235975671127.post6650702477090616355..comments2023-10-08T02:44:52.516+11:00Comments on Mind's Wonderings: Education and Technology: GTAQ Conference 2009 - Keynote PresentationRebecca Nicholashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11613522291654993522noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-944269235975671127.post-63559293667844893672009-08-02T22:59:23.386+10:002009-08-02T22:59:23.386+10:00Very interesting keynote and a great summary here ...Very interesting keynote and a great summary here Bec. What bothers me about all of this is that these principles have been known for years - think about how designers reduce crime (lightin etc) or grafittie (planting trees in front of graf prone walls etc)- yet they are still not evident in all developments.<br /><br />It just goes to show how important geography and thinking spatially are to all aspects of our society. <br /><br />Good to see you're back online!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-944269235975671127.post-85195347135893460532009-08-02T11:52:19.509+10:002009-08-02T11:52:19.509+10:00Bec, I also really enjoyed Johns key note. It is i...Bec, I also really enjoyed Johns key note. It is interesting to see that finally the social aspect of Geography and it's interaction with with design is now being realised and put into action in the urban planning realm. Currently studying at QUT, I have seen much of the development of the Kelvin Grove Village in the past 4 years, and the practicality and use of the CPTED concept is evident in it's design, it is a great example for classrooms.<br /><br />Thanks for the inspiration to start blogging!Renee Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08362084754061022934noreply@blogger.com