The city’s longest-running free public talk series, Melbourne Conversations, will launch its 2025
season with a forum exploring the role Melbourne’s public space plays in its ever-evolving urban
identity. On Monday 24 February, leading urban design experts and academics will convene at The Edge, Federation Square for the event, titled: This Is Public… Space.
“During this time of increased privatisation and social isolation, this discussion is an opportunity to reconsider how we design and protect truly public spaces. I look forward to bringing together experts who can challenge assumptions, spark debate and take this conversation in unexpected directions,” says Sparrow.