Ashley Barden
Town and Transport Planner; working towards a movement network that supports dignity, freedom, and justice. Formerly known as Anthony Bere-Streeter.
Sustainable movement and place
Town and transport planning is about planning and designing cities that enable everyone to meet their needs and to thrive. This is achieved through land uses and movement networks that are safe, obvious, and step-free.
Town planning
I am a qualified town planner with about 18 years of experience in development applications and development assessment.
Transport planning
I am passionate about movement networks that elevate walking, cycling, and public transport so that everyone can meet their needs and thrive.
Safe System planning and design
I am trained in raised crossings, safe cycling infrastructure, and Safe System Assessments from Safe System Solutions Pty Ltd.
Urban design
I specialise in integrated planning and design of subdivisions and their supporting movement networks and infrastructure.
Inclusive neighbourhood movement
I have expertise in the planning and design of movement networks that enable safe, obvious, and step-free journeys.
Collaborative planning and design
I am passionate about the collaborative planning and design of land uses and movement networks that are inclusive for everyone.
Recent projects
Here are some of my recent projects.
Rosemary Street BELLBIRD PARK
- Town planning and urban design for a subdivision of land creating seventeen (17) residential standard format lots.
- Worked collaboratively and transparently with the developer, project team, and Ipswich City Council to achieve buy-in for inclusive neighbourhood movement.
- Modified local roads to prioritise inclusive neighbourhood movement by harmonising the Ipswich Planning Scheme 2006 with Australian Standards and best-practices.
Laura Street CLEVELAND
- Town planning and urban design for a subdivision of land creating twenty four (24) residential standard format lots.
- Worked collaboratively with the client, project team, and Redland City Council to integrate the proposed development with the surrounding neighbourhood.
- Modified local roads to prioritise inclusive neighbourhood movement by providing a footpath that links with regional linear open space that supports walking and cycling.
“Good design is not fashion, branding, or styling. Good design is pragmatic and its problem solving. It’s a process of refining our world so that it’s more comfortable, it’s more engaging, more flattering. A great piece of design, whether it’s a car, a dress, or a house, should make us feel good.”
Kevin McCloud
Grand Designs: House of the Year, Season 1, Episode 3