High level research.
Street level engagement.
Next level solutions.
Living Lab Northern Rivers is a space where research and community come together to create the solutions that will allow our region to thrive in uncertainty.
A collaboration between two universities and the NSW government, our strength comes from the diversity of people we bring to the table.
Look Ahead
We know the problems. Now it's time for the Lismore region to focus on solutions and start designing the sort of town we all want to live in today and over the next century.
“To make something brilliant, we need high-level technical expertise alongside lived experience from people in the Lismore CBD and its surrounding neighbourhoods. ”
Look Ahead is a codesign process — a series of community and expert meetings— made to kickstart this process.
What’s on — upcoming events
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Exhibition: Bring It On Home
Open each Tues—Thurs, 1—4pm
In our shopfront at 11 Woodlark Street, Lismore 2480Bring It On Home is an invitation to everyone in the Northern Rivers to think about housing beyond our own doorstep, to learn what we have around here and, more importantly, what's missing. In this exhibition we've included some excellent housing projects exploring the ways we may forge a path forward. We also speculate on a few local sites to see how the community feels about the potential of these new approaches.
Join us in imagining a thriving tomorrow with housing that's more than just shelter, but diverse and responsive.
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How high? Thinking through a successful house raising project
FRI 17 MAY, 10.00—11.30amPrimex - Richmond Valley Events Centre
Cassino Dr, Casino NSWWorkshops are facilitated by Sasha Mainsbridge of Mullum Cares, and attended by staff from James Davidson Architects, Byron Shire Council Planning and Recovery Officers, and a Case Manager from NSW Reconstruction Authority — all to assist you with specific property questions.
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Look Ahead: Scenarios for a future Lismore
TUE 4 JUN, 5.00—6.30pm
Lismore Heights Bowling Club
Join us to share scenarios for a future Lismore in the next part of the Look Ahead: Community design for Lismore co-design process.
Learn more about scenarios developed by our expert panel, bring your curiosity and share your feedback.
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Let's Stick Together: Arts workshop
THU 13 JUN, 4.30 - 6.30pm
Living Lab Northern Rivers shopfront, Lismore
Join us to creatively explore scenarios for a future Lismore which have been developed through our Look Ahead design process. Let’s Stick Together, is a collective community-focused collage activity, open to all ages, skill levels and abilities, to express individual and collective visions for a future Lismore.
Access all areas
Almost a quarter of the Northern Rivers can't access the places most people take for granted, like our beaches, parks and public toilets.
That's a significant chunk of the population…
Good design is good for all. How does design impact people’s independence and ability to participate in our community? How do we build inclusive teams?
We recently brought research and local knowledge together in a Living Lab Talk: A Home for Every-body. UTS researcher Phillippa Carnemolla was joined by Northern Rivers locals Andy and Cath Graeme-Cook, and Zac Misfud, to discuss inclusive design and community-led research.
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