THE COMPANY

David Lock Associates (Australia) is a specialist urban design and planning consultancy. We provide strategies, plans and advice to help realise development opportunities and improve urban conditions throughout Australasia. Our work encompasses ‘greenfield’ sites, urban infill sites and existing urban areas, ranging widely in scale and complexity.
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NEWS

Positions vacant at DLA
We are currently recruiting for several roles.
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Darebin Transport Strategy launched by Minister for Public Transport
The Darebin Transport Strategy (DTS) was launched today by the Victorian Minister for Public Transport, Lynne Kosky. DLA played a key role in the preparation of the strategy, contributing planning and urban design expertise, facilitating meetings of the Steering Group which involved senior executives from a range of government departments, and writing and designing the final report.
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DLA appointed to Victorian Government Expert Panel
DLA has been appointed to the Victorian Government’s Standing Panel for the Expert Assistance Program, in the category of Urban Design, Built Form, 3D Modelling and Public Realm.
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David Lock addresses Victorian government on Eco-towns, Affordable Housing and Community Development
David Lock, Chairman of DLA, gave a presentation to Victorian Government staff today on the UK Eco-towns program and its affordable housing and community development initiatives.
David is Chairman of the UK Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA).  The TCPA with David have been appointed by the British Housing Minister to advise the UK government on the design and implementation of their Eco-towns program.  David spoke about the research he is currently directing into the nature and delivery of Eco-towns.
For a copy of David’s presentation, click here.
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Sri Lanka project wins President's Approval
The Sri Lanka Post Tsunami Planning and Reconstruction Project received the President’s Award at the 2007 PIA (Victoria) Awards for Planning Excellence.  The project has to date involved three teams of Australian planners working in the country over a period of 18 months to help plan appropriate housing and infrastructure that is not vulnerable to further catastrophe.
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DLA wins UN HABITAT Commission
DLA has been appointed by the United Nations to bring its urban design expertise to the reconstruction of Kosovo.
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CURRENT PROJECTS

Tower Hill Master Plan
Tower Hill represents a refreshing direction for regional planning, creating a distinct break from traditional low-density residential suburban design. Medium density housing, mixed use development and water sensitive urban design were combined to create a unique development sensitive to the need to increase urban densities in the area while responding to the demands of a country town in a dry, rural environment.
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